Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Thanksgiving 2022
Last Thanksgiving I had just won the election to be the new Ward 3 Council Member, but I had not yet taken office. Since then I have had a whirlwind of a year as a newly elected official and cancer survivor. I want to thank all the people I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with during that time: all the residents of Ward 3, the neighborhood presidents and leaders, the non-profits and businesses, all the City staff and my colleagues on the Council, the Mayor, and my Ward 3 team, and of course my wife Bam, our son Brian and our dog Bella.

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving.
- Kevin

The Ward 3 Team’s hearts are broken over the recent shooting at Club Q in Colorado.
We are in solidarity with all people who are persecuted for who they love and for who they are.

Ward 3 donation to Salvation Army Thanksgiving - Shannon Jenkins
This week, I had the pleasure of spending about $500 of our Ward 3 funds on items for the Salvation Army Thanksgiving lunch. I loaded a shopping cart QUITE full of everything they want donated - turkeys, stuffing, instant potatoes, canned green beans, yams, eggs, cranberry sauce, ready-to-serve rolls, assorted pies, brown gravy, loaves of bread, and gallons of milk. I chose pecan, apple, and pumpkin pies.

Another woman in the store asked how many people I was hosting, and I explained that I was shopping on behalf of the Ward 3 office for a donation to the Salvation Army. On the spot, she handed me a $20 bill, which I left at the Salvation Army office when I dropped off all the foods. What a wonderful act of generosity!

For more information about the Sit-down and Drive Thru lunch, here click here.

Next Mayor and Council Meeting

The next Mayor and Council Meeting is on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022.
Once available, the agenda will be posted here: Mayor and Council Meeting Agendas

Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings

Keeling Neighborhood Association
Monday, November 28th, 7:00- 8:30 pm
Cornerstone Fellowship Social Hall, 2902 N Geronimo Ave. 
(Masks required) 

Samos Neighborhood Association (Make Up Meeting) 
Tuesday, November 29th, 6:30- 7:30 pm
on Zoom

The Ward 3 office is open. Staff will answer phone messages, emails and requests for meetings by the next business day. Leave your message at 520-791-4711 or email [email protected].

Ward 3 Events
Narcan Training at the Pima Community College on Wednesday, December 7th

Register for the training HERE

Join Your Local Community Garden!
Plots are available at locations across town through the Community Gardens of Tucson. You can rent a 3 ft X 20 ft garden plot with automatic drip irrigation to grow your own food! Garden tools and supplies are provided on-site. Contact [email protected] or call 520-795-8823 for more information.

These Ward 3 gardens currently have available plots:
- Mansfield Garden - 2000 N. 4th Ave.
- Blue Moon Garden - 1510 N. Oracle Rd
- Keeling Garden - 2919 N. Los Altos
- Homer Davis Garden - 4250 N. Romero Rd.
- Presidio Garden - Near Fort Lowell and Country Club

BICAS 25th Annual Art Auction on December 9th & 10th
The 25th Annual BICAS Art Auction will feature a huge variety of practical and fanciful handmade bicycle-themed art, most of which is created using upcycled bicycle parts. All the art is donated by some of Tucson’s best artists who support the mission of promoting education, art, a healthy environment & making transportation more accessible to our community.

The Art Auction is for all ages & will have food, drinks, and entertainment with bidding closing Dec.10th at 8pm. As a 501(c)(3), this is our biggest fundraising event of the year with all proceeds going toward our various community programs that help people learn how to fix a bicycle, earn a bicycle, create unique art from recycled materials, and provide programs specifically targeted towards youth.

Bicycle Art donations are accepted until December 1st.

City Wide Events

Plan ahead for the holidays by checking transit schedules. Passengers can find route specific bus information three ways:
1. Check schedules online at: suntran.com 
2. Call customer service at: (520) 792-9222 | TDD: (520) 628-1565
3. Check schedules posted at transit centers or in the ride guide onboard buses

Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24th 
 Sun Tran: Sunday Schedule
Sun Link: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun Van: Sunday Schedule
Sun Express: No Service
Sun Shuttle: No Service, except for ADA-qualified passengers

Friday After Thanksgiving, November 25th  
Sun Tran: Regular Friday Schedule
Sun Link: 7 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Sun Van: Regular Friday Schedule
Sun Express: No Service
Sun Shuttle: Regular Friday Schedule

Redistricting Advisory Committee Public Hearing on Thursday, November 29th

The Redistricting Advisory Committee continues to review and consider options to adjust ward boundaries and equalize the population in each ward. The Committee held a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, and voted to continue the hearing, allowing for additional community input, to the meetings being held on Thursday, November 17th and Tuesday, November 29th. Information on the Redistricting Advisory Committee, and the proposed redistricting maps, are available online at this link: Redistricting Advisory Committee proposals. Two years after the decennial census is complete, the boundaries of the six wards of the City are reviewed to determine whether adjustments are necessary to equalize the population in each ward. The Mayor and Council established the citizens committee to assist with this effort.

Nominations Open: the Greater Tucson Leadership Community Impact Awards

Nominations for Man and Woman of the Year Award, Founders Award, and GTL Alumni Excellence Award are OPEN Now thru November 30th, 2022! It's a great opportunity to recognize people in our community who are making things happen! Visit the Greater Tucson Leadership website here and scroll to the bottom of the page to make your nomination. 

Sign Up for Tucson's Climate Action Report! 

You can use this link to subscribe to the Climate Action Report through the City Manager's Office:https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/subscriber/new   

Did You Know?
Connect Arizona Affordable Connectivity Program

Tucson Water Discounts
Call 520-791-5443 to make an appointment or visit this site for more information: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/low-income-assistance-program

COVID-19 Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance

Funding requests for unpaid rent and utilities are available for up to 12 months in arrears and three months in advance. Those without internet access can call (520) 447-4423 to apply, and bilingual case managers are available. Go to this site for more information.

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