ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Tucson Parks and Recreation will be offering a coed volleyball league this spring. The league will be held on Tuesday nights for eight weeks beginning March 5, 2024, at Randolph Center gymnasium. Games will be played…

The City of Tucson, Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH), and University of Arizona Southwest Institute for Research on Women (UA-SIROW) invite volunteers to participate in Everyone Counts 2024 - the 2024 Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT)…

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is seeking applicants for the newly established First Avenue Citizens’ Corridor Planning Task Force. The formed Citizens’ Task Force will work with the DTM project team…

Sun Link Streetcar Impacts for the Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair The 54th Annual Winter Street Fair will take place Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 10. Due to event road closures, the streetcar will have temporary route adjustments…

SANTA'S CALLING Santa and his elves would like to add some sparkle to a child’s holiday season through the Santa’s Calling program. Children ages 4-8 years old get an opportunity to speak with Santa and listen to his elves hard at work.…

"Today we are celebrating what is possible when we invest in ourselves," said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. "Our parks and natural spaces bring families together and help us create a thriving city. I want to thank Tucsonans who voted for Prop 407,…

SELECTED DESIGNS ANNOUNCED IN THE CASITA MODEL PLAN COMPETITION Planning and Development Services (PDSD) is excited to announce the designs selected in the Casita Model Plan Competition. This initiative, made possible through the AARP 2023…

Fuel your passion, ignite your creativity, and embark on an unforgettable journey with Tucson Parks and Recreation's winter and spring indoor leisure classes. Offering a variety of entertainment, these classes promise to captivate and inspire…

FAMILY FESTIVAL IN THE PARK Cigna and Tucson Parks and Recreation are proud to present the 16th annual Family Festival in the Park. There will be games, prizes, crafts, inflatables, and class demonstrations. Reid Park Zoo will have $1 admission…

Tucson Parks and Recreation and Pain Institute of Southern Arizona present the 39th annual Senior Olympic Festival. This festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older. Events…

Click here to View the Information About "City Of Tucson Parks And Recreation Roundup - October…

Tucson Pima County Collaboration to End Homelessness released its gap analysis that showed an additional 1,367 shelter beds and 4,901 units of supportive housing will be needed to end homelessness in Pima County within the next five years. …

City of Tucson Awarded $50M HUD Neighborhoods Implementation Grant The City of Tucson was selected to receive a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant…

Click here to View the Information About "City Of Tucson Parks And Recreation Roundup - September…

The City of Tucson, in partnership with the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), is proposing transit service changes to Sun Tran, Sun Express and Sun Shuttle. Changes may be coming to your route.…

Click here to View the Information About "City Of Tucson Parks And Recreation Roundup - August…

The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services (PDSD) seeks creative designs for casitas in Tucson. The Casita Model Plan design competition aims to inspire innovative ideas and solutions for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), or casitas, with…

Register today for Tucson Parks and Recreation's fall men’s, women's, and coed adult Slowpitch Softball Leagues. You can register online or in person at the Sports Unit, 1710 E. Silverlake, or Registration Services, 920 S. Randolph Way. Call…

PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Since 1985, July has been celebrated as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the…

Tucson’s New Climate Plan This week, the Mayor and Council adopted Tucson Resilient Together, the City’s climate action and adaptation plan. It took hard work from staff, a knowledgeable contractor, and over a year of community…

CITY OF TUCSON PARTNERS WITH PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SBDC TO HOST PIONEER PITCH COMPETITION The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives, Pima Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) along with Local First Arizona,…

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Mayor And Council Approves Climate Action And Adaptation Plan - Tucson's Mayor and Council last night, March 7, approved a climate action and adaptation plan that will provide a strategic pathway to reduce the City’s emissions to net zero by…

Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes today reversed her predecessor’s decision to block the City of Tucson’s newly adopted Source of Income Protection Ordinance. Mayes’ withdrawal of former Attorney General Mark…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL UPHOLDS TUCSON’S SOURCE OF INCOME PROTECTION ORDINANCE - New Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes yesterday, March 8, rejected former Attorney General…

The 4th annual Sustainable Landscapes Expo, hosted by the Pima County Smartscape program, will be held Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The free expo is a family-friendly event with more than 40 exhibits to increase knowledge on efficient…

Topics in This Issue: -Sex Trafficking Forum -Refugee Donations -Plastic Program -Citizen Election Initiative -TROT Fundraiser -Top 10 Friendliest Cities -Railroad in Tucson -Ward 6 Community Room Art -Plan Tucson -Mayor and City…

Plan Tucson Community Workshops begin this week The City of Tucson is updating Plan Tucson, the general plan adopted by Tucson voters in 2013. This update will result in a growth plan that reflects our community’s shared goals and diverse…

School's Out Spring Break Camp Registration March 6 Deadline to Register for Leisure Classes March 14 Virtual Egg Hunt March 10-17 TPRC Meeting March 22, 3:30 p.m. (online and in-person) EGGstravaganza March 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.…

Click Here To View About The City Of Tucson -Paul Cunningham's Weekly Update March 3, 2023

The registration deadline is approaching for Tucson Parks and Recreation’s spring leisure classes beginning in March. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry making, music, and more for youth…

Happy Birthday to our Chief of Staff Katie Bolger!!! March 3rd, 1969 was a good day. Ward 3 is lucky to have her!!! New Energy at Drawing Studio thanks to Solar United Neighbors The Drawing Studio is a wonderful nonprofit located at Glenn and…

New Water-Saving Policies and Actions In response to rapidly changing climate conditions and a call to action to preserve water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the City of Tucson is taking new steps to conserve additional water for the…

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced yesterday, Feb. 28, that the City of Tucson was awarded a $900,000 planning grant as part of the first-ever Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. The Atravesando Comunidades grant is part of Tucson…

Friends, Earlier this year, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram. I will be spending some time in March back in Illinois to support my mom and my family during her treatment. She is in great spirits and is on…

The City of Tucson is updating Plan Tucson, the general plan adopted by Tucson voters in 2013. This update will result in a growth plan that reflects our community’s shared goals and diverse aspirations for the next 20 years. Plan Tucson…

The plan is on schedule! Since we closed the strategy survey at the end of January, we've been focusing on drafting the plan itself. We are on schedule to share the draft plan with Mayor and Council during their September 6th, 2023 study session.…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT HOSTS FINAL OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEK - The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) has been holding open houses in each of…

Topics in This Issue: Sex Trafficking Forum Refugee Donations Plastic Program Becton Dickinson Water Conservation Housing Affordability Himmel Park Vandals Ready, Set, Rec (RSR) Citizens Commission on Public Service and Compensation COVID Sex…

Click here to View More Information About City Of Tucson Paul Cunningham's Weekly Update - February 24,…

New Development at Old Pascua Congratulations to Chairman Peter S. Yucupicio and members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council for “breaking ground” for a new casino with the demolition of the old Century Theatre near I-10 and Grant Road,…

INITIAL PROPOSITION 411 PROJECT PLAN APPROVED - The Independent Oversight and Accountability Commission (IOAC) approved an initial project plan for Proposition 411 (Tucson Delivers: Better Streets | Safe Streets), the voter-approved, 10-year…

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS TODAY - Tucson's Mayor and Council is meeting now, Feb. 22, for its Study Session, and will reconvene at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting. You can watch the meetings live (and recordings of previous meetings) on the City…

Topics in This Issue: - Landscape ‘Maintenance’ - Sister Jose Celebration - Refugee Donations - City Resource Links - Emergency Calls - Plastic Program - Becton Dickinson - Gun Control Again - Tucson Rodeo - Ready, Set, Rec…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Happy birthday, Kevin! Ward 3 Staff does a happy dance for Kevin's birthday on Friday, February 17th! Love of Reading is Every Week But officially it was last week, and to take part I read books to two…

Take a survey to share your vision for Tucson What's in you plan, Tucson? The City of Tucson is in the early stages of an almost three-year process to update the City’s General and Sustainability Plan from 2013, known as Plan Tucson.…

New Spring Transit schedules for Sun Tran, Sun Express and Sun Shuttle Sun Tran, Sun Express and Sun Shuttle are rolling out new Spring schedules. For complete service change information visit suntran.com/SpringSchedules Beginning Sunday, February…

UPDATE ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL ON INTERSATE 10 - The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) notified the Tucson community of a commercial truck tractor hauling a box trailer that rolled over on Interstate 10 eastbound, between Rita and…

A Community in Hope and Change Black History Month is an opportunity for local governments to recognize the importance of the African American experience, celebrate its achievements, and take actionable steps to create change. This year, many…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES MONDAY - All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, for Presidents Day. Residential and commercial trash and…

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONTINUES OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEK - The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) is hosting open houses in each of the City’s six wards to present information about services…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, February 10, 2023 Proactive Expungement for Low-level Marijuana Convictions Approved “Low-level marijuana offenses are fundamentally unjust. They result from harmless behavior that is now legal,…

Weekly Update - February 10, 2023 Paul's Note The Environmental and General Services Department will be hosting an open house in each of the City’s six wards to present information about services available to residents and neighborhoods…

GEM SHOW SEASON CONTINUES IN TUCSON - The 2023 Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase is underway, continuing through Sunday, Feb. 12. The original public show that started it all, The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, operated by the Tucson Gem &…

Valentine Tree The ward 6 holiday tree has a regular stream of visitors taking pictures and just enjoying the unique and novel amenity to the entryway. We have decided to squeeze one more holiday from the tree and have transitioned it into a…

DOWNTOWN LINKS PHASE III CAR-FREE WEEKEND - The City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) invites you to bike, roll, or walk on the new Maclovio Barraza Parkway for a car-free weekend, Feb. 11 and 12. On Sunday, Feb. 12, from…

Topics in This Issue: - Women’s Self Defense / Emerge - Plastic Program - Los Reales Sustainability Campus Tour - Urban Wildlife - Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona (CHRPA) - Rodeo and Electric Prods - Road Diet - Heat Resiliency -…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONTINUES OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEK - The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) is hosting open houses in each of the…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, February 3, 2023 Meeting on a Bus Ride What better place to talk about the future of Tucson’s bus system than on a bus? This week, Council Member Lane Santa Cruz and I had a meeting about…

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The eastern segment of the Downtown Links Phase III Improvement Project is nearing completion from the Broadway and Aviation Parkway intersection to Sixth Street and Stone Avenue. The new Maclovio Barraza Parkway includes a new four-lane roadway,…

PIMA COUNTY, Feb. 3, 2023 — Pima County is seeking applications for the development or preservation of affordable housing. Applications are open to qualified nonprofit and for-profit developers, builders, government agencies and…

Black History Month Profile: Quincie Douglas (Video) - A resident of Tucson’s South Park Neighborhood, Quincie Bell (Sims) Douglas was a community activist who spearheaded the Low-Income Free Transportation Services program in 1965, now known…

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONTINUES OPEN HOUSES TONIGHT - The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) is hosting open houses in each of the City’s six wards to present information about services available…

Black History Month is nationally observed as a month of remembrance and celebration of the achievements of Black Americans throughout history. Housing and Community Development recognizes there is still work to be done to create equity in…

Understanding the Powerful Role of Reclaimed Water For nearly 40 years, Tucson Water has been recycling treated wastewater into reclaimed water and delivering it for specific applications. Using reclaimed water, delivered via the “purple…

Valentine's Day at the COPA Are you looking for a fun date night? Join us for Valentine's Day at the COPA, an evening celebrating love on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Outdoor Performance Area in Lincoln Park, 8155 E.…

Last Wednesday, Jan. 25, City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Director Liz Morales, and Housing First Program Director Brandi Champion hosted the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and…

SIGN UP FOR SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL The Tucson Parks and Recreation has opened registration for adult men’s and co-ed spring slow pitch softball leagues. You can register online or in person at the Sports Unit, 1710 E. Silverlake Road, or Class…

Remembering Council Member Paul Durham Before getting into the business of our newsletter this month, I want to start off acknowledging the passing of Council Member Paul Durham. I first met Paul Durham in 2016, during his campaign for Tucson…

Seasonal Watering & Landscape Resources Your trees may benefit from some attention this winter season! Benefits of pruning your trees during winter are: - Better Visibility due to lack of foliage, which makes it ideal for identifying…

Late Notice - Open House at Ward 3 on Tuesday, January 30th at 6:00 pm Apologies for late notice!! Please join us at the Ward 3 office to learn more about the Brush & Bulky+ program, Neighborhood cleanups, and Code Enforcement. There will…

Topics in This Issue: - Women’s Self Defense / Emerge - Plastic Program - Clean Community Open House - Safety on the Set - Rodeo and Electric Prods - Animal Advocacy at the Zoo - Gun Violence - High Volume Water Users - Ready, Set,…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson COMMENT ON COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT - The City of Tucson, in partnership with the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), is evaluating all aspects of Sun…

The City of Tucson, in partnership with the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), is evaluating all aspects of Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Express, and Sun Shuttle services throughout Tucson and the greater Tucson area to determine potential…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, January 27, 2023 Special Election May 16 on TEP Franchise Agreement This week Mayor and Council voted unanimously to call a May 16th special election to put a new franchise agreement with Tucson Electric…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson CITY MOURNS FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER PAUL DURHAM - City of Tucson building flags are flying at half-staff after yesterday’s, Jan. 25, passing of former Tucson City Council Member…

CITY OF TUCSON RECEIVES MORE THAN 15,000 PRE-APPLICATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING WAITLIST The City of Tucson and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) completed the first round of the re-opened affordable housing waitlist on…

SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 16 ON TEP FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - Tucson's Mayor and Council voted last night, Jan. 24, to call a May 16 special election to put a new franchise agreement with Tucson Electric Power (TEP) before Tucson’s voters. The…

Call For High School Battle Of The Bands Applications Tucson Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Best Life Presents to host the High School Battle of The Bands. Bands with artists between the ages of 13-18 years old can apply now at the link…

This afternoon the Tucson Mayor and City Council gave direction to the City Manager to meet with ByFusion and finalize deal points for scaling up the plastic diversion program. We expect a final deal to be in front of us for a vote in February. …

Topics in This Issue: -Climate Action and Adaptation Plan -Plastic Program -Community Gardens -Semi-Automatic Weapons for Children -Sex Trafficking -Rodeo and Electric Prods -Weeding 101 -Prop 411 Road Repair -Refugee Donations…

Winter Sock Drive Receives Big Donation Ellie Patterson and Linda Fugate brought a large donation from their Rotary Club to the Ward 3 office this week: 148 pairs of new socks for our Winter Sock Drive! Ellie is president of Rotary Club Tanque…

Paul's Note I was very sad to hear that Ann Nichols, who taught at the ASU school of social work here in Tucson and was an activist for a number of causes, passed away this week. Click here for more. Council Meeting: The first council meeting of…

FINAL DAY: CITY OF TUCSON ACCEPTING PRE-APPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING WAITLIST - The pre-application period for the City of Tucson’s waitlist for public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) will close at the end of the day today, Jan.…

CITY RELEASES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COMMUNITY FACILITY PROJECTS - The City of Tucson's Housing and Community Development (HCD) department is accepting proposals to support Community Facility projects.…

PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT ABOUT TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER'S FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TUCSON - The City of Tucson and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) are in the process of negotiating terms for a new franchise agreement to allow TEP to continue…

Plan Tucson Open House January 19 What do you want for Tucson? Your vision for the future of our community is needed as we update Plan Tucson, the City of Tucson General & Sustainability Plan (2013). Over the coming years, community…

Learn more and apply at https://p-chip.tucsonaz.gov/pages/call-for-projects. The City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department is accepting proposals to support Community Facility projects which advance City of Tucson P-CHIP goals…

Topics in This Issue: Climate Action Plan Comments Plastic Program Republic Services Electric Prods at the Tucson Rodeo Homeless Outreach / Businesses 29th Street Tree & Garden Fair Garden District Multi-home Yard Sale Community…

Paul's Note My office has gotten a lot of questions about The Pit and its ordered closure by code enforcement officials. Click here for more. Council Meeting: The first council meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, January 24. Following an…

Street Racing, Sideshows Have to Stop Have you woken up to the loud noise of a muscle car (or several cars) racing down a nearby street? I have. Have there been illegal races and sideshows in your neighborhood? Last weekend there were several in…

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS TODAY - Tucson's Mayor and Council will meet today, Jan. 11, at 1:30 p.m., for its Study Session, and will reconvene at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting. The Regular Meeting will also include a public hearing and a…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES MONDAY - All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Residential and commercial…

What do you want for Tucson? Your vision for the future of our community is needed as we update Plan Tucson, the City of Tucson General & Sustainability Plan (2013). Over the coming years, community members will have the opportunity to…

Topics in This Issue: -Sudden Cardiac Death -Plastic Program -PFAS -Beyond – Remembering Gun Violence Victims -Gun Safety Class -Trafficking Forum -Sink Twice -Environmental Services Fees -Homeless Outreach -Housing…

City of Tucson departments work every day to serve the citizens of Tucson. Today, we take a look at some of the many statistics of the work performed during the 2022 calendar year. We hope you enjoy this "By the Numbers" special edition of NewsNet.…

One More Chance to Influence Tucson’s Proposed Climate Plan Consultants, City staff, stakeholders, and interested Tucsonans spent 2022 developing a draft Climate Action Plan, which has been named “Tucson Resilient Together.”…

2022 By The Numbers In 2022, the department accomplished a lot, including the completion of a new splash pad at Udall and Purple Heart parks, increased attendance for Ready, Set, Rec!, opened two new dog parks, hosted thousands of people at…

Paul's Note ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! I’ll be keeping this week’s “note” a bit short this week. Click here for more. Council Meeting: The first council meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, January 11. Following…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE PUBLIC MEETINGS NEXT WEEK - The City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is currently working on updates to improve development…

Topics in This Issue: Plastic Program Gun Safety Class Crisis Lines Planning and Development Services Process Update One Water 2100 Tucson Jazz Festival Title 42 Ready, Set, Rec COVID Plastic Program The ‘pilot’ phase of the…

City Of Tucson Opens Pre-Application Period For Housing Waitlist - The City of Tucson opened the first pre-application period yesterday, Jan. 3, for those seeking to be placed on a waitlist for public housing and City of Tucson and Pima County…

CITY OF TUCSON/PIMA COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM RELEASES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR HUD HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND/OR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERSHIP…

Mayor Regina Romero, City of Tucson Ward 2 Council Member Paul Cunningham, and Tucson Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the completion of a new playground at Fort Lowell Park. The project included new playground structures with shade and…

For more than two decades, Tucson Water has been strategically using Colorado River water. The goal is to maximize this renewable water resource to create a resilient future for our desert home. Here’s how we're doing that: - Using our…

Happy New Year As we say goodbye to 2022, here are a few reflections on my first year as a Tucson City Council Member serving the residents of Ward 3. It was a steep learning curve the first few months: getting our office up and running, meeting…

Weekly Update - December 30, 2022 Paul's Note As I send this to you on Friday morning, I have some good news for you. By the end of the day, southbound Kolb Road should be open at Speedway. Click here for more. Council Meeting: The first…

Tucson Plastic Diversion Program In August when the Ward 6/ByFusion 'pilot' program for collecting non-recyclable plastic began, one of our goals was to see if the community was on board. Should we continue the program after the end of the year,…

CITY OF TUCSON AWARDED CITY THREAD ACCELERATED MOBILITY PLAYBOOK GRANT FUNDING, COACHING TO FAST-FORWARD MOBILITY NETWORK BUILD-OUT City Thread has selected the City of Tucson among a diverse cohort of municipalities to participate in the…

Topics in This Issue: - January – RTA Next - February – Becton Dickson - March – Genna - April – PFAS - May – Proposition 411 - June – TEP Distribution Lines - July – Nilofar and Kawsar - August –…

City Preparing to Open Waitlist for Public Housing and Vouchers City of Tucson’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department will soon open the waitlist for City-owned public housing and City of Tucson and Pima County public housing…

SENIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL REGISTRATION CLOSES DEC. 30 Tucson Parks and Recreation and United Healthcare present the 38th annual Senior Olympic Festival. This festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults…

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR ANNUAL PIMA COUNTY POINT IN TIME STREET COUNT TO END HOMELESSNESS The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) and Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the City of Tucson invite the public to help end…

Holiday Lights! Saturday night, Ward 3 staff CJ Boyd, Shannon Jenkins, Mike Edmonds, and I rode bicycles in the Downtown Parade of Lights in Armory Park as part of a group representing four City Ward offices. Credit goes to Council Member Steve…

On this day last year, Mayor Regina Romero introduced the Housing Affordability Strategy for Tucson (HAST) to be heard and later adopted unanimously by the City Council. With direction from the Mayor and City Council, the City of Tucson’s…

An update for Tucson Delivers, two initiatives approved by voters: The Safer City/Better Streets and Great Parks + Strong Connections initiatives. Three citizen commissions provide oversight and accountability for these Tucson Delivers programs, one…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS TOMORROW - Tucson's Mayor and Council will meet tomorrow, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m., for its Study Session and will convene again at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular…

Topics in This Issue: UA Athletics Department Investigation Puppy Mills Weekend Events Midtown Apartments The Giving Machine Plastic Blocks Refugee Needs Storm 2 Shade Gun Control and Youth Video Camera Registry Operation Freeze Senior Olympics…

City Of Tucson Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates: December 16, 2022 Keeping Alleys Clear is Safety Issue Earlier this month my wife and I received a letter from Environmental Services about keeping our half of our alley clear of overgrowth and other…

DOWNTOWN PARADE OF LIGHTS SATURDAY - The 28th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights returns this Saturday, Dec. 17, to the Armory Park neighborhood. Presented by Rio Nuevo, the parade celebrates the holidays with brightly decorated floats, marching…

Department Of Transportation And Mobility Initiates Operation Freeze - Yesterday afternoon, Dec. 13, crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) Streets Maintenance Division initiated Operation Freeze ahead of…

Christmas is Saved! Last week the ward 6 office was visited by a Grinch who came in the dark of night and stole the star from our community holiday tree. The hearts of little ones throughout the region were broken by this senseless act of…

Tucson Parks and Recreation and United Healthcare present the 38th annual Senior Olympic Festival. This festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older. Events include volleyball,…

Beginning this afternoon, crews from the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) Streets Maintenance Division will initiate Operation Freeze in preparation of freezing temperatures forecasted for the next couple nights.…

Allison Chappell, a member of the Housing First team, was recognized for her work with helping homeless individuals in the City of Tucson. The Arizona Housing Coalition named her the recipient of the Kevin Collins Award for Excellence in Direct…

ONE WEEK REMAINING TO TAKE THE FINAL SURVEY View the final Reid Park Master Plan concept developed with community feedback over the last 8 months. Take the online survey to give input on your priorities for funding future improvements at the…

Topics in This Issue: - Refugee Needs - Artisans Beyond Borders - Housing Affordability/Homelessness - Plastic Blocks - 5th/6th Street Road Diet - Campus Crossings Balcony Issues - Redistricting - TEP Franchise Agreement - Transportation Museum -…

Final Week To Take The Reid Park Master Plan Survey - View the final Reid Park Master Plan concept, developed with community feedback over the last eight months, and take the online survey to give input on your priorities for funding future…

Tucson’s New Public Safety Communications Facility Last week I attended the opening of a long-awaited and improved home for our Public Safety Communications Department, designed to create a better work environment and reduce call waiting…

Click here to View the Information About City Of Tucson : Paul Cunningham's Weekly Update - December 9,…

Mayor and Council holding two public hearings on Infill Incentive District and marijuana dispensaries December 20 Mayor and Council will hold two public hearings on December 20, 2022, related to proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code…

Fourth Avenue Street Fair This Weekend - The Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair runs tomorrow, Dec. 9, through Sunday, Dec. 11. More information, times, transit maps, and shuttle information are available at the links below. Fourth Avenue is now…

22nd Street Bridge Revitalization Project Public Meeting Tomorrow - The City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is holding a fourth public meeting tomorrow night, Dec. 8, about the upcoming 22nd Street Bridge Revitalization…

Topics in This Issue: - Refugee Needs - Plastic Blocks - Zoo Lights - Street Fair Street Closures - Great Decisions Dialogue - Boards, Committee's and Commissions - Homeless Issues - Sam Hughes Block Party - Sol y Luna - Flu and COVID Update…

Video: Tucson Mayor Regina Romero Delivers State Of The City Address - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivered her annual State of the City address last Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Tucson Convention Center, during an event sponsored by the City of Tucson,…

Covid, Flu, and RSV – Oh My! Folks, it’s time again to be careful. Rates of all three are up dramatically. COVID The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined the community Covid risk is high in Pima County,…

Gene C. Reid Park Master Plan Final Survey Closes Dec. 19 View the final Reid Park Master Plan concept developed with community feedback over the last eight months. Take the online survey to give input on your priorities for funding future…

3 Free Outdoor Destinations Where You Play – and We Work! Reusing every drop of water is critical to sustainability in our desert home. Tucson Water’s purple pipe-reclaimed system recycles treated wastewater and delivers it to…

Holiday Tree Party! Rain or shine we're building our holiday tree on Saturday morning. Please stop by and take part. ByFusion will be here to assist in the process, and the UA Compost Cats will be here with free samples of their compost. We'll…

NEW outdoor water saving materials have been added to our Free, customizable water conservation kits! Order yours today:…

TUCSON MAYOR REGINA ROMERO TO DELIVER STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS TODAY - The City of Tucson, Tucson Metro Chamber, and Visit Tucson present Mayor Regina Romero’s State of the City address today, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m., at the Tucson Convention…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson Housing First Subcommittee Meeting Today (Video) - The City of Tucson Commission on Equitable Housing and Development’s (CEHD) Housing First subcommittee will meet today, Nov. 30,…

The City of Tucson, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, will open the pre-application period for families and individuals seeking to be placed on a waitlist for public housing, and City of Tucson and Pima County Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). The…

Topics in This Issue: - Desert Nights Downtown - Refugee Needs - Plastic Blocks - Water Conservation - Ready, Set, Rec - More Killing - Tucson Rodeo - Sol y Luna - Parks & Rec Indoor Leisure Classes - 29th Street Thrive - COVID Please mark…

Public Hearing Tomorrow For Redistricting Advisory Committee - The Redistricting Advisory Committee continues to review and consider options to adjust ward boundaries and equalize ward populations. At its second public hearing, held Nov. 17, the…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES TOMORROW- All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed tomorrow, Nov. 24, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Trash and recycling…

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…

Tucson Parks and Recreation is offering a full array of indoor leisure classes this winter and spring of 2023. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry making, music, and more for youth and adults.…

Topics in This Issue: -Goodwill Thanksgiving Youth Meal -Refugee Needs -Plastic Blocks -Reid Park Holiday Craft Fair -Holiday at the Transportation Museum -RTA Update -Sol y Luna -Monarch Update -Fentanyl Meeting -Tom Gehrels on…

TUCSON MAYOR REGINA ROMERO CHOSEN FOR HIGHLY SELECTIVE FELLOWSHIP - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero was selected recently for the Class of 2023 Rodel Fellowship, considered the nation’s premier leadership development program for elected leaders.…

PACC offers Black Friday Special to encourage adoptions Pima Animal Care Center is asking folks to “adopt ‘til you drop” at their Black Friday Special adoption event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25. PACC is…

Learn more and apply at https://p-chip.tucsonaz.gov/pages/call-for-projects. The City of Tucson’s People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (P-CHIP) Grant Round will open on November 21, 2022. Applications for funding will be…

Care to Serve on a City Commission? Tucson has more than 50 boards and commissions composed of volunteers who provide expert advice and monitor important city programs. Some include members appointed by a Mayor and Council vote, and others have…

City of Tucson launches Tucson Development Center Online The City of Tucson has launched an all-new permitting system, Tucson Development Center Online (TDC Online). TDC Online replaces the current system which had been in use since 1999. The…

EL TOUR DE TUCSON THIS WEEKEND - The Banner University Medicine El Tour de Tucson will take place this Saturday, Nov. 19, marking its 39th year for the annual bicycling event. All routes (with various start times) begin and end at the Tucson…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson 22ND STREET BRIDGE REVITALIZATION PROJECT PUBLIC MEETINGS BEGIN TONIGHT - The City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) invites you to attend a public meeting…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson VISIT REID PARK ZOO FOR A HOUSING RESOURCE FAIR - Visit Reid Park Zoo on Friday, Nov. 18, from 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for a housing resource fair.…

Reminder: Stop by the Reid Park Reimagined planning team area at the Family Festival in the Park happening this Saturday, to get your first look at the latest Reid Park Master Plan concept developed with feedback from the community over the past six…

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION HOSTS ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR AT REID PARK NOV. 26-27 The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in Reid Park. Come get a jump on…

Topics in This Issue: Blenman Elm Butterfly Garden Dedication – Singing and Signing Plastic Blocks Ward Redistricting African American Museum of Southern Arizona Reid Park Holiday Craft Fair Zoo Lights Holiday Ice Rink Downtown TPD, Fentanyl…

Thank You Veterans Tomorrow is Veterans Day, so our Ward office is closed and this newsletter will be short. On Veterans Day, we remember and honor the many military veterans who serve our country, and I acknowledge my father who fought in World…

Hello Friends, To me, November represents two important things: celebrating our military veterans and expressing gratitude for the people and things we appreciate. Our veteran community, both inside and outside the City of Tucson organization,…

CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES TOMORROW - All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed tomorrow, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Residential and commercial trash and recycling collections will not be affected, and the Los…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson FIRE STATION 8 GRAND OPENING THIS MORNING - The City of Tucson and the Tucson Delivers program are celebrating the grand opening today, Nov. 9, of Fire Station 8 at its new location,…

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) has received a grant award, in the amount of $488,210 over three years, from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring…

Tucson Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce it has won two Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA) awards for its Ready, Set, Rec! mobile recreation program. Tucson Parks and Recreation was nominated for Outstanding Program –…

TOMORROW IS ELECTION DAY - Arizona's general election is tomorrow, Nov. 8. Voters will be deciding a number of high-level state races and ballot propositions. If you haven't already voted by mail, you can vote in-person tomorrow between 6 a.m. and 7…

Topics in This Issue: Redistricting Commission Blenman Elm Butterfly Garden Plastic Blocks Compost Cross Event TPD, Fentanyl and Narcotics in the Community Reid Park Reimagined – Baseball Complex Reid Park Master Plan Adopt-an-Animal from…

City Preparing to Open Waitlist for Public Housing and Vouchers City of Tucson’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department will soon open the waitlist for City-owned public housing and City of Tucson and Pima County public housing…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, November 4, 2022 News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? I Went Round and Round Before Joining…

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Family Festival in the Park Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cigna and Tucson Parks and Recreation are proud to present the 15th annual Family Festival in the Park. There will be games, prizes, crafts, inflatables, and class demonstrations. Reid…

TONIGHT: REDISTRICTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT TO REDISTRICT CITY WARD BOUNDARIES - Two years after the decennial census is complete, the boundaries of the six wards of the City are reviewed to determine whether adjustments are…

EXPECT TO SEE SMOKE TOMORROW FROM SWEETWATER WETLANDS CONTROLLED BURN - Tucson Water and the Tucson Fire Department (TFD) will conduct the annual Sweetwater Wetlands controlled burn tomorrow, Nov. 3, starting at 8 a.m. The area will be completely…

In the past 24 hours a new redistricting proposal was issued by the city clerk's office. It is still not viewable on redistricting commission website. In fairness all neighborhoods and business districts affected should be given notice that they're…

November Water Wiser Reminder Make conservation an every day habit! Check out our Desert Dweller Guide for water conservation tips in the landscape and more! Visit…

Open House Events The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) continues outreach for Tucson Norte-Sur: Investing in Resilient Communities + Transit, the equitable Transit-Oriented Development (eTOD) strategic planning project…

NEW PERMITTING SYSTEM ONLINE - The City of Tucson launched Tucson Development Center Online (TDC Online) this morning, Oct. 31. The new permitting system is a partnership between the Planning and Development Services Department, Tucson Fire…

Halloween Contest Thank you to those of you who have sent in pictures of your goblins and ghosts for our Halloween costume contest. We've gotten some requests from parents who asked if we can extend the deadline so they can take pictures on…

News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Happy Halloween from Ward 3 !!!! Cyclovia! This Sunday come join me (and bring you…

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Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson SECOND ROUND OF GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING - The City of Tucson is appropriating the second round of funding, $12.26 million, from its…

Today’s the last day to request an early ballot This is it! Today, Oct. 28, is the last opportunity for registered voters to request an early ballot for the general election. Once you receive your early ballot, be sure to mail it by Nov.…

Greetings, Connect with Tucson Water and the One Water 2100 Master Plan at Cyclovia this Sunday, October 30th. Cyclovia is an open streets block party for all people to walk, bike, roll, or scoot. Experience Tucson’s streets in a whole new…

Applications due November 15, 2022 The Tucson Homeless Work Program is a collaborative effort to provide day labor/temporary employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness while simultaneously addressing municipal clean-up needs and…

Tucson Parks and Recreation presents the 38th annual Senior Olympic Festival. This festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older. Events include volleyball, bowling, bridge,…

PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT ON PROPOSAL TO INCREASE WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENERAL SERVICES RATES - The City of Tucson recently gave a notice of intention to update rates for Tucson Water and Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD)…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, October 21, 2022 News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? So Much Better Now! In this…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO GIVE AWAY TOYS SATURDAY - The Tucson Police Department (TPD), in partnership with Toys for Tots, will be holding its second annual TPD Toy Giveaway this…

BROADWAY – EUCLID AVENUE TO COUNTRY CLUB ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT COMPLETION UNVEILING THE SUNSHINE MILE CELEBRATION The City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Council Member Richard Fimbres, Council Member Steve Kozachik, the Regional…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson Two Public Housing Meetings This Week - Public housing-related meetings will be held today, Oct. 19, and tomorrow, Oct. 20. The Affordable Housing Committee of the Commission on…

City Of Tucson And Pima County Host Job Fair This Week - Are you motivated by serving your community and interested in working for local government? If so, you don't want to miss the collaborative City of Tucson/Pima County job fair Thursday, Oct.…

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On Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cyclovia Tucson will re-purpose public streets in the Thrive in the 05 area for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, roll, or skate down the car-free route. Cyclovia brings people…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, October 14, 2022 News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Funding for Solar Empowerment At…

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City of Tucson launching new permitting system Oct. 31 The City of Tucson will launch an all-new permitting system, Tucson Development Center Online (TDC Online), on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. TDC Online replaces the current system, which has been in…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson MAYOR ROMERO PRESENTS TREE FEST 2022 AT REID PARK THIS WEEKEND - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, the City of Tucson, and Tucson Clean & Beautiful are excited to host Tree Fest 2022…

MAYOR ROMERO TO WELCOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE TO TUCSON - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will welcome attendees of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) to Tucson. The NAAEE is hosting its 51st Annual Conference today,…

Topics in This Issue: -Migrant Needs -Plastic Blocks -Sustainable Tucson -RTA -Transit fares -Garden District Porch Fest -Tucson Wildlife Center -Disability Pride Day -Domestic Violence Awareness Month -Angel Charities World of…

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE TOMORROW - The deadline to register to vote in Arizona's general election is tomorrow, Oct. 11. The election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voters who choose not to vote by mail do not have to cast ballots at their…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, October 7, 2022 News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Neighborhood Networking On…

Paul's Note Coach Roland LaVetter passed away last week. He had a shelf full of honors coaching basketball at both Pueblo and Rincon-University High Schools. Click here for more. Council Meeting: The next council meeting is on Tuesday, October…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson CITY OF TUCSON LISTED AS ONE OF THE HEALTHIEST WORKPLACES IN THE UNITED STATES- The City of Tucson is included on the 2022 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America list, securing the No.…

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department was selected by the Tohono O’odham Nation as a recipient of the 12% Gaming Distribution grant funding in the amounts of $150,000 to enhance a new splash pad project at Santa Rita Park and…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS TODAY - Tucson's Mayor and Council will meet in person today, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m., for its Study Session, and will convene again at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular…

City Of Tucson A Message from Steve K Newsletter - October 3, 2022 Topics in This Issue: Migrant Needs TPD Toys for Tots Giveaway Atrocities in Kabul, Afghanistan Plastic Blocks Water Security Straw Purchases Temporary Housing for Pets Reid…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson CITY OF TUCSON AWARDED $2M GRANT TO COMBAT GUN VIOLENCE - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced last week that the City of Tucson is receiving a $2 million grant from the U.S.…

Cost Control Critical to Our Water Future Implementing a strategic financial plan is essential to the future of Tucson Water and a sustainable community. As a City enterprise fund, the utility must generate revenue – primarily through…

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Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, September 30, 2022 News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Something Shady Coming to Mansfield…

TUCSON POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO COMPETE IN CHARITY SOCCER MATCH - The Tucson Fire Department (TFD) and the Tucson Police Department (TPD) are set to go head-to-head, with bragging rights on the line, as FC Tucson hosts the second annual Hero…

The Gene C. Reid Park planning team needs your help to reimagine the future of Reid Park. Survey Two for the Reid Park planning process is live at the link below. View the three park concept alternatives, and take a feedback survey to provide input…

THRIVE IN THE 05 ACTION ACTIVITIES KICK OFF SATURDAY WITH A BLOCK PARTY AND INTERSECTION PAINTING IN BARRIO BLUE MOON The first of nine Thrive in the 05 Action Activities will launch this Saturday, Oct. 1 in Barrio Blue Moon. Neighborhood…

200+ Participate in Joaquin Murrieta Park Community Meeting On Saturday, July 9, over 200 attendees gathered at El Rio Neighborhood Center to see the latest Park concept plan, meet with project experts, learn about funding and upcoming phases, and…

CITY MOVES FORWARD WITH JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY - Tucson's Mayor and Council yesterday, Sept. 27, voted to create a Juneteenth holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The paid holiday for City employees will be celebrated on June…

City Of Tucson A Message from Steve K Newsletter - September 26, 2022 Topics in This Issue: Migrant Needs Plastic Blocks Water Security Source of Income Discrimination Refugees Alley Maintenance RTA Funding Transit Fares Parks and Rec Classes…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson DEADLINE APPROACHING TO VIEW THREE CONCEPT PLANS FOR GENE C. REID PARK AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK - The Gene C. Reid Park planning team needs your help to reimagine the future of Reid…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, September 23, 2022 News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Water Rates At our next Mayor and…

Weekly Update - September 23, 2022 Paul's Note My colleagues and I haven't made the final decision on what will happen to transit fares after the period of free fares ends on December 31. The discussion isn’t just among members of the…

As the region’s thunderstorm season comes to an end, the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility’s (DTM) Operation Splash initiative and sandbag distribution operations has concluded. The self-serve sandbag distribution site,…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTINUES TO HELP TUCSONANS - The City of Tucson is leveraging $136.20 million in funds awarded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) OF 2021. Under…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson MAYOR ROMERO TESTIFIES AT SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS (EPW) HEARING IN WASHINGTON D.C. (VIDEO) - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero testified this morning, Sept. 21, as…

Tucson Parks And Recreation To Host Free Open House Tomorrow At Randolph Recreation Center - Join Tucson Parks and Recreation for an open house at Randolph Recreation Center (200 S. Alvernon Way), tomorrow, Sept. 20, and Wednesday Sept. 21, from 9…

Topics in This Issue: - Toni Solheid and Genna - Jean Fedigan / Sister Jose - Migrant Needs - Plastic Blocks - Sol y Luna - Missed Opportunity - Gun Violence - Rainbow Fentanyl - Street Racing - TPD Trunk or Treat - City Planning Code Changes -…

Paul's Note We are giving Ward 2 residents a chance to hear an update from Chief Ryan about your Tucson Fire Department. Time for questions and comments will be included, light refreshments will be served. Click here for more. Council Meeting:…

ENJOY SONORAN RESTAURANT WEEK - The fourth annual Sonoran Restaurant Week is underway now and continues through Sunday, Sept. 18. The special week is actually a 10-day celebration of Southern Arizona dining and coincides with September's Hispanic…

Thank you for attending Reid Park Reimagined Open House Thank you to those of you who were able to join us last Saturday at the Reid Park Reimagined Open House! We welcomed nearly 300 participants and had great conversations about weighing…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, September 16, 2022 News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Sonoran Restaurant Week One of…

Stone Avenue At Sixth Street Reopens Today - This afternoon, Sept. 14, Stone Avenue at Sixth Street, including the Stone Avenue underpass, is scheduled to reopen to all northbound and southbound travel. The traveling public will use the new…

In a follow up to last month's two-day community strategy forum on unsheltered homelessness, the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) will hold a listening virtual session on…

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTINUES TO HELP TUCSONANS - The City of Tucson is leveraging $136.20 million in funds awarded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) OF 2021. Under the guidance of Mayor and Council, the City has developed a strategic…

On Aug. 23, Mayor and Council approved an amendment to the Unified Development Code to ensure that new commercial development in Tucson is Electric Vehicle (EV) ready. These new regulations would require all new commercial development, multi-family,…

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION TO OFFER CAMPS DURING FALL BREAKS AT SCHOOL Tucson Parks and Recreation will be offering School's Out Fall Break Camps at multiple sites throughout Tucson for children ages 5-11, or In-Betweener's Club for ages 12-14.…

Topics in This Issue: - Plastic Blocks - Sol y Luna - Pima Animal Care Needs - End of Life Options - Climate Action Forum - Climate Mapping Tool - Water Security - Sustainable Tucson - Watershed Management Group (WMG) - Pima County Poll Worker -…

The Passing of Queen Elizabeth The death this week of Queen Elizabeth moved me to remember my mother, and an environmental victory in Mexico. My British mother met my father shortly after World War II in London, got married, and set up life in the…

Paul's Note I got a note from my friend László Veres. Although he recently retired as the conductor of the Tucson Pops Orchestra, he is still conducting and directing the Arizona Symphonic Winds. I am very happy that he will continue…

PetSafe® brand announced that Tucson was named to be a recipient of a 2022 Bark for Your Park™ grant award for $25,000 to build and enhance a new dog park at Lincoln Park. This year’s grant contest launched in early May, and entries…

View Three Concept Plans For Gene C. Reid Park And Provide Feedback - The Gene C. Reid Park planning team needs your help to reimagine the future of Reid Park. Survey Two for the Reid Park planning process is now live at the English and Spanish…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson REID PARK REIMAGINED OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND - Join Tucson Parks and Recreation for a fun and informative open house on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m., at the Reid Park DeMeester…

Energy Efficiency Meeting As a part of the Ward 6 'hands-on' approach to all things climate, we're inviting you to join us tonight at 6pm for the free Energy Efficiency Kit give away. First there was glass crushed into sand. Next we began the…

Topics in This Issue: -Plastic Blocks -Sol y Luna Again -¡Viva Tucson! -911 -Code Enforcement Link -Refugees -Sonoran Stitch Factory -End of Life Options -Water Security -Sustainable Tucson -COVID Plastic Blocks We…

Fall Pool Schedule Release Sunday, Sept. 4 Reid Park Reimagined Open House Reid Park OPC Sept. 10, 5-7 p.m. Arizona Symphonic Winds Concerts Udall Park Saturdays, Sept. 10-24, at 7 p.m. Randolph Recreation Center Open House Sept. 20-21, 9…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, September 2, 2022 News and Updates Next Mayor and Council Meeting Ward 3 Neighborhood Association and Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Labor Day A short note this week.…

Putting Stormwater to Work! As the third-fastest-warming city in the U.S., Tucson is strategically finding solutions to the challenges of climate change. Storm to Shade (S2S) is the City of Tucson’s green stormwater infrastructure program,…

CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES MONDAY - All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Residential and commercial trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, and all collections…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson MEET THE WOMEN OF PUBLIC SAFETY TONIGHT - The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is hosting a Women In Public Safety open house tonight, Aug. 31, from 6-7 p.m., at the Westside Police…

On Aug. 23, Mayor and Council approved an amendment to the Unified Development Code to ensure that new commercial development in Tucson is Electric Vehicle (EV) ready. These new regulations would require all new commercial development, multi-family,…

CODE CHANGES SURVEY EXTENDED - The City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is collecting input from stakeholders, staff, and the public on potential code changes following direction from Tucson's Mayor and Council to…

Topics in This Issue: -One Happy Family -Plastic Blocks -More Climate Action -Sol y Luna Again -Grant Road Overlay -Recognizing Jonathan Rothschild -Water Security -Gone Too Soon – Loved Enough for a Lifetime -Events -COVID…

Tucson EV Ordinance Adopted! In 2021, (before I was elected) under the leadership of Mayor Romero, the City Council adopted an Electric Vehicle (EV) roadmap as part of our response to the Climate Emergency. Part of that process culminated Tuesday…

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A proposal has been submitted to rename the Alamo Wash Greenway to Jonathan Rothschild Alamo Wash in recognition of Jonathan Rothschild who served as mayor of the City of Tucson from 2011-2019. The Alamo Wash Greenway connects the Rillito River Walk…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson SAVE THE DATE FOR REID PARK REIMAGINED OPEN HOUSE - Join Tucson Parks and Recreation for a fun and informative open house on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m., at the Reid Park…

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVES CODE AMENDMENTS TO SPEED UP ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE - Tucson's Mayor and Council yesterday, Aug. 23, voted to make code changes to require electric vehicle (EV) charging in parking areas for new multifamily,…

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TUCSON -- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that Sun Tran will receive a $12 million Low or No Emissions Grant for the purchase of 19 electric vehicles and ten charging stations. The City of Tucson, Tucson Electric Power, Pima…

Monsoon! Not much for me to report this week, except: “What about these monsoons!” Ward 3’s water harvesting rain basins are lush and green from the recent rains. In the photos below you can see the front of our office in early…

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Topics in This Issue: -Plastics Blocks -Tucson CurbCycle -Drought on the Colorado River -Homeless in Phoenix -Broadband Connectivity -Clearing Superior Court Warrants -Planning Survey -Happy Birthday Vytas -COVID Plastic Blocks You’ve…

News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? City of Tucson Budget - Supplemental Requests Although we recently approved the City’s base budget for the fiscal year…

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Starter Kit Give Away Last week we had such an overwhelming response to our drive-thru Starter Kit give away that we literally ran out of kits. I’ve re-ordered and we’re ready for Round 2. Please join us on Friday morning between…

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Topics in This Issue: -Plastic Blocks -Sustainable Tucson -Ethylene Oxide (EtO)-Center for Mediation and Facilitation -911 Center -Afghanistan -Parks & Connections Bond Oversight Commission -Thrive on 29th Street -TUSD Clothing…

Click Here To View The City Of Tucson Paul Cunningham's Weekly Update - August 5, 2022

Mayor and Council approve expanded use of Individual Parking Plan, request additional engagement on Electric Vehicle Readiness Requirements Streetery During a July 12 meeting, an updated proposal for changes to commercial parking requirements was…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, August 5, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Recycling Bins (Except Glass) Removed from Mansfield Park Neighbors and…

Join the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department and Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness for a two-day community strategy session to guide our shared efforts to address unsheltered homelessness in the Tucson area.…

Ward 3 Neighborhood and Coalition Meetings Cabrini Neighborhood Association Thursday August 4 *6:00 - 7:00 pm* *Vineyard City Church* *3150 E. Fort Lowell…

Vote for Tucson to Win Dog Park Grant Tucson has been nominated for a PetSafe® dog park grant to help build a new dog park at Lincoln Park. This dog park will be grass and have three separate areas to help support the maintenance of the park.…

New Sun Tran Schedules Kick Off Back to School Season Sun Tran is rolling out a new bus schedule just in time for back-to-school. Starting August 7, four regular bus routes will have schedule changes and three Sun Express routes will add new…

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TUCSON SELECTED FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A 2022 PetSafe® BARK FOR YOUR PARK™ GRANT Voting Period Runs Through August 31 — Nine U.S. Communities Will Win Funds to Build or Improve a Local Dog Park PetSafe® brand, a global leader in…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Marty Birdman Center’s Back to School Event A Success! Last week I helped hand out backpacks…

The team has been busy analyzing the existing features of the site and collecting the community’s responses to the first survey for Reid Park Reimagined. Visit the website to take a look at what the community is saying, see the guiding…

Tucson Parks and Recreation released its fall 2022 indoor leisure classes schedule boasting hundreds of fun and engaging opportunities for the community. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry…

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News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Protecting Tucson’s Scenic & Gateway Corridors At the last Mayor and Council (M&C) meeting, we made changes to our…

My staff is well equipped to handle a variety of issues that constituents ask us about. Is there speeding in your neighborhood? We’ll talk to the police about deploying motor officers. Is there dumping in the wash? We can get in touch with the…

BROADWAY AND BARRAZA-AVIATION PARKWAY INTERSECTION CLOSURE NEXT WEEK - The intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Barraza-Aviation Parkway is scheduled to close to all travel on Friday, July 29, beginning at 6 p.m., as part of the Downtown Links…

11TH ANNUAL KIDZ EXPO & BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT THIS WEEKEND - The Arizona Bilingual Newspaper is hosting its 11th Annual Kidz Expo & Back to School event this Saturday, July 23, at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., from 10…

DEADLINE APPROACHING TO REQUEST YOUR VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT - This Friday, July 22, is the deadline to request your vote-by-mail ballot for the 2022 Arizona primary election if you don't get your ballots mailed to you automatically. Early voting is…

Click Here To View The City Of Tucson : Steve K Newsletter - July 18, 2022

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, July 8, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Climate Action Requires Resolve to Actually Take Action I am…

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REGISTER FOR TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM - Registration opens this weekend for KIDCO Afterschool for the 2022-2023 school year. This program from Tucson Parks and Recreation offers safe and structured activities for youth.…

CITY OF TUCSON AND PIMA COUNTY HOST JOB FAIR TOMORROW - Are you motivated by serving your community and interested in working for local government? If so, you don't want to miss the collaborative City of Tucson/Pima County job fair tomorrow, July…

Mayor And Council Meetings Today - Tucson's Mayor and City Council will meet in person today, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. for the Study Session, and will convene again at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting. You can watch the meetings live (and recordings…

Topics in This Issue: -Hot Dog! -Support Local Teachers -KIDCO Afterschool -Gun Violence -Friends of Aphasia -More Health News – Kevin Dahl -Plastic Blocks -Park Tucson Phone App -Transit…

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New Mobile App For Downtown Garage Parking Payment - There's a new way to pay for your visit to any Park Tucson public parking garage. The Entervo Smart Pay app provides the convenience of paying for parking directly from a smartphone and allows…

News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? A personal note: I have cancer I have throat cancer. I will undergo aggressive treatment in the next few months – radiation…

REGISTER FOR TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM - Registration opens soon for KIDCO Afterschool for the 2022-2023 school year. This program from Tucson Parks and Recreation offers safe and structured activities for youth. Planned…

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) Park Tucson Division is now offering the Entervo Smart Pay mobile application for fast and convenient parking garage payment. Visitors can pay for parking directly from a smartphone…

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Registration opens soon for KIDCO Afterschool for the 2022-2023 school year. This program, from Tucson Parks and Recreation, offers safe and structured activities for youth from school dismissal to 6 p.m. Planned activities may include sports,…

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Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, July 1, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? I had planned on writing a short note this week wishing everyone…

This July, join Tucson Parks and Recreation for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate a stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient Tucson, because of parks and recreation. Tucson is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the…

The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is pleased to announce the hiring of Donald Paredez as its new Community Services Administrator. Paredez brings more than 20 years of experience in public housing management. "I am very…

CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES MONDAY - All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Residential and commercial trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, and all…

An update for Tucson Delivers, two initiatives approved by voters: The Safer City/Better Streets and Great Parks + Strong Connections initiatives. Three citizen commissions provide oversight and accountability for these Tucson Delivers programs, one…

CITY OF TUCSON'S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION NEXT WEEK - The City of Tucson, thanks to the sponsorship of Desert Diamond Casino and Entertainment Group, an enterprise of the Tohono O'odham Nation, will be presenting the 25th Annual 4th of July…

Streetcar Providing Rides to Fireworks Show Transit will follow holiday service hours on Monday, July 4. Streetcar service begins at 8 a.m. and will run until approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of the fireworks show at "A" Mountain.…

Riders using mobility devices can now enjoy an enhanced experience on Sun Tran buses. Quantum Automatic Securement Stations are currently available in 79 buses, or 40 percent of the active fleet. These new stations replace straps that were…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson MORE SUMMER POOLS OPEN DUE TO CITY'S SUCCESS IN RECRUITING LIFEGUARDS - The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department opened two more pools over the weekend, Oury and Palo Verde,…

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In a recent television interview with KVOA I made the statement that the city is in the process of ceding to the Pasqua Yaqui Tribe certain land near I-10 and Grant Road. I further stated that once that transfer is in place a private group such as…

Click here to Read More About City Of Tucson Paul Cunningham's Weekly Update - June 24, 2022

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, June 24, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Climate Change Means We Must Conserve Our Limited Water …

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will open two pools on Sunday, June 26, in addition to the 10 pools that opened earlier this summer. On June 2, the department was only able to open 10 summer pools in response to a lifeguard…

CITY RECRUITING SUCCESS LEADS TO ADDITIONAL SUMMER POOLS OPENING NEXT WEEK - The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will open two more pools, Oury and Palo Verde, on Sunday, June 26, in addition to the 10 pools that opened earlier this…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson THRIVE IN THE 05 EXTENDED - Tucson's Mayor and Council recently gave its approval for the expansion of the successful Thrive in the 05 program, which has focused on a…

Click Here To View The City Of Tucson News Tucson Expands Thrive Program To East 29th Street Corridor

Mental Health Care and a Tribute to Health Care Workers I’m going to open with a short piece on the state of mental health care in Arizona. And most specifically how that affects our health care workers. Mental Health America issued the…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING - The deadline to register to vote in Pima County's primary election is Tuesday, July 5. The election will be held Aug. 2. Voting will be a bit…

Have You Signed? At a recent event in Armory Park, there were dozens of activists working the crowd, collecting petition signatures for several different ballot initiatives. This is the last month to get signatures for the November 2022…

PIMA COUNTY, June 17, 2022 -- The Pima County Health Department has awarded eight mini-grants through a new initiative called New Pathways to Health and Well-being for Youth. Each mini-grant proposal is funded for $9,999. Each mini-grant will…

Many of you probably read about László Veres’s retirement from conducting the Tucson Pops Orchestra, a job he’d held for the last 30 years. My office heard from him and there is some good news for those of us in Ward 2:…

Operation Splash Underway As Monsoon Begins - Protecting the public on city streets during Tucson’s summer thunderstorm season is the objective of the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility’s (DTM) Operation Splash campaign.…

COOLING CENTERS OPEN IN TUCSON - With the high temperature expected to reach about 110 degrees today, the City of Tucson is offering some relief from the heat at one of its six cooling centers, one in each council ward. The centers, open daily, from…

In response to the needs of unsheltered persons, the Mayor and Council directed the Department of Housing and Community Development to create a resource telephone line which will provide City residents information on available services and shelter. …

Humanizing Homelessness I've been sharing the Humanizing Homelessness section weekly for over 3 months now. It was intended to demonstrate the fact that the people we see on the street, in alleys, parks and washes are, well...people. People who…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson FREE FOOD AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER FOR KIDS AND ADULTS - Many school districts, libraries, community organizations, and others will be offering free food to families this summer to make…

The Budget For the City of Tucson, the fiscal year starts on July 1. This week for the first time in my role as a City Council Member, I voted to support the recommended budget. A budget that anticipates revenues and expenditures will be just…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson CITY OF TUCSON ANNOUNCES NEW TUCSON WATER DIRECTOR - Tucson City Manager Michael Ortega, with concurrence from Mayor and Council this week, named John P. Kmiec as the new director of…

Mayor And Council Approves Budget And Extends Free Transit - Tucson's Mayor and Council last night voted to approve City Manager Michael Ortega's $2.1 billion budget and compensation plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Part of the budget…

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION INCREASES LIFEGUARD PAY In February, Tucson Parks and Recreation increased lifeguard rate of pay to $15/hour. However, in response to an extreme lifeguard shortage, the City has again increased the rate of pay, to…

City Of Tucson Awarded More Than $2m In Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits To Leverage Private Investment For Affordable Housing - The City of Tucson recently was awarded nearly $2.1 million as part of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)…

New Dial-a-Ride Transit Service Launching in Marana Sun Shuttle is upgrading transit service in Marana with a new curb-to-curb shared ride service. The Marana/Avra Valley Dial-a-Ride service launches Monday, June 13 and replaces the former Sun…

Topics in This Issue: - Wear Orange Day - Humanizing Homelessness - Refugees - Tucson Greyhound Park Closing - PFAS Update - City Worker Clinic - Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) - ByFusion Blocks - Ben’s Bells in Blenman Elm - Parks and…

TUCSON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY PREPARES FOR SUMMER THUNDERSTORM SEASON INITIATES OPERATION SPLASH Protecting the traveling public on City streets during Tucson’s summer thunderstorm season is the objective of the Tucson…

This summer, Tucson Parks and Recreation will host Summer Poolooza, free pool parties across the city. Events will include Ready, Set, Rec! vans with games and activities, food, music, inflatables, pool fun, and more. Join us for some fun in the…

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News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Helping To Craft Tucson’s Climate Change Plan Last week, a morning-long workshop of 150 plus residents helped kick off the…

Tucson Parks and Recreation will host swim lessons for children ages 6 months-17 years old. Lessons will be offered for three, two-week sessions, June 20-July 28. The cost is $15 per session. Separate classes will be available for parent and child.…

SUMMER POOLS AND SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION - Tucson Parks and Recreation now has 10 pools open for summer swim activities, through Aug. 3. Responding to a lifeguard shortage, the City has focused on making water safety and quality aquatics…

Click Here To View The City Of Tucson Steve K Newsletter - May 31, 2022

Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting the annual Summer Track and Field and Road Races every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July. More information can be found on the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Sports Unit webpage, or call…

Our Water Future: Managing New Connections, Sustainability, and Quality of Life Growth is a hot topic in Tucson, as it is across Arizona and much of the U.S. Here’s a look into the policies, processes, and people that together shape Tucson…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, May 27, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? AGAIN?!?!! We here at the Ward 3 office head into the Memorial Day…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES MONDAY - All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Residential and commercial trash…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson TUCSON CITY COURT CLOSED THIS FRIDAY - The Tucson City Court building, 103 E. Alameda St., will close at noon this Friday, May 27, to allow for critical equipment replacement. Visitors…

Topics in This Issue: -Humanizing the Homeless -NAMI Mental Health Awareness Month -More Homeowner’s Assistance -Cooling Stations -FEAST -Landlord Tenant Act -Period Poverty -Refugees -African American Museum of Southern…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, May 20, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Beat The Heat: Stay Safe AND Help Fight Climate Change Tucson’s…

Tucson Parks and Recreation will have 10 pools open for summer swim activities from June 2 to Aug. 3. Responding to a lifeguard shortage, the City has focused on making water safety and quality aquatic programming the top priorities. The summer…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson TUCSON VOTERS OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVE PROPOSITION 411 - Unofficial election results show City of Tucson voters approved Proposition 411, an extension of the existing half-cent sales tax…

Click Here To View The City Of Tucson Steve K Newsletter - May 16, 2022

City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 4 Council Member Nikki Lee, and Tucson Parks and Recreation invite you to celebrate the completion of a new splash pad at Purple Heart Park. This project, located next to the existing pool, marks the…

ELECTION DAY IN THE CITY OF TUCSON - Tucson voters tomorrow, May 17, will decide the fate of Proposition 411, an extension of the existing half-cent sales tax for neighborhood street and safety improvements. If you still have your vote-by-mail…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, May 13, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? We Should Have Done Better During the early stages of Covid-19, the…

This Progress Report focuses on Tucson Delivers Safer City/Better Streets projects, funded via a dedicated half-cent sales tax approved by voters in May 2017. While this initiative is slated to sunset in June, the City’s accountability to…

STATE OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO ARIZONA HOMEOWNERS - The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) has a Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program available to qualified homeowners who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 after January 21, 2020.…

GENE C. REID PARK MASTER PLANNING INFO EVENTS If you had a magic wand, what would you change about Gene C. Reid Park? What do you love about the park today? In what ways would you like to see it grow, adapt, or change? If you are interested in…

Fair Housing Month Recap National Fair Housing Month takes place every April. This year, we held a Town Hall with local leaders to talk about the successes and challenges of Fair Housing in our community. Watch the Fair Housing Town Hall on…

DEADLINE APPROACHING TO VOTE BY MAIL IN MAY 17 SPECIAL ELECTION - The last day to drop your ballot in the mail, to ensure it is received by the City Clerk’s Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, is Wednesday, May 11. If you've already completed…

Crews from VSS International, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are continuing the crack seal/ fog seal program on various roadway segments throughout the City. The roadway improvements are…

Topics in This Issue: -Humanizing the Homeless -Ward Office Budget and Housing Affordability -Refugees -Ukraine War Forum -ByFusion Plastic Blocks -Strawbale Construction – Sustainable Tucson -Rosemont Hudbay and the Santa…

The City of Tucson is embarking on an exciting three-phase master planning process for Gene C. Reid Park: Reid Park Reimagined. The master planning team includes Tucson Parks and Recreation, Sasaki, Kaneen Communications, and Wheat Design. Rooted in…

On April 19, 2022, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council held a public hearing to review the Commercial Parking Code Amendments relating to Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness and Individual Parking Plan Eligibility. The public hearing was continued…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, May 6, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? ward3 The first week of May… On Sunday, May 1st, I joined the…

NEW PROGRAM PUTS TUCSON POLICE INTO NEIGHBORHOOD APARTMENT AREAS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS - Officers from the Tucson Police Department (TPD) are addressing high-crime areas by acting as "street-corner problem solvers," connecting people with the help they…

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) continues outreach for Tucson Norte-Sur: Investing in Resilient Communities + Transit, the equitable Transit-Oriented Development (eTOD) strategic planning project for a north-south…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson City Manager Submits Recommended Fiscal Year 2023 Budget - Tucson City Manager Michael Ortega submitted his Recommended Fiscal Year 2023 Budget to Mayor and Council yesterday, May 3.…

HOUGHTON ROAD VALENCIA ROAD TO MARY ANN CLEVELAND WAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Ward 4 Council Office, and the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) invite…

Summer KIDCO Camp and Class Registration Begins May 7 We are offering a full array of leisure classes and KIDCO camps this summer. Camp locations and classes are viewable online now at EZEEreg.com. Timely registration is recommended since…

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS TOMORROW - Tucson's Mayor and Council will meet in person tomorrow, May 3, at 1:30 p.m. for its Study Session, which will include the submission of the City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget, including…

Pilot Project Removes PFAS to Protect Our Future Water Supply Learn about the Central Tucson PFAS Project (CTPP), a new demonstration facility that uses ion-based technology to remove Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from our future water…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates Friday, April 29, 2022 News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Post-Pandemic: Let’s Do More to End Poverty As with…

WARD 4 PLANTS FOR THE FUTURE NEXT WEEK - Join Ward 4 Tucson City Councilwoman Nikki Lee for her second annual "Planting for the Future" event on Arbor Day, Friday, April 29, at 8 a.m. In a partnership with Tucson Million Trees, Trees for Tucson,…

Tucson Norte-Sur Launches Online Survey - The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) has launched Tucson Norte-Sur: Investing in Resilient Communities + Transit, the equitable Transit-Oriented Development (eTOD) plan for a…

Crews from VSS International, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are continuing the crack seal/ fog seal program on various roadway segments throughout the City. The roadway improvements are…

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Tucson Parks and Recreation is offering a full array of indoor leisure classes and KIDCO camps this summer. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry making, music, sports, and more for youth and…

Kevin's Ward 3 News and Updates EARTH DAY 2022 EDITION Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? Earth Day Earth Day began in 1970 as a response to the…

Ward 1 Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz, Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres and the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) invite the community to take part in an asphalt art painting event on South 12th Avenue between Irvington…

Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson BALLOTS ARE IN THE MAIL TODAY FOR CITY ELECTION - The Tucson City Clerk's Office is starting to mail ballots to registered voters for the May 17 Special Election for Proposition 411.…

Topics in This Issue: -Humanizing the Homeless -TEP Distribution Lines -Refugees -Controlled Homeless Camps -Plastic Block Project -Prop 411 -PFAS -Parks and Recreation Reopening -Meerkat Babies -Agave Heritage Festival -COVID Vaccines…

News and Updates Ward 3 Neighborhood Association/Coalition Meetings Ward 3 Events City Wide Events Did You Know? The Tucson Easter Bunny spent a long morning hiding eggs and hugging kids at the EGGSTRAVAGANZA at Mansfield Park in Sugar Hill last…

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS RETURN TO PRE-PANDEMIC OPERATING HOURS AND PROGRAMMING Beginning Monday, May 2, Tucson Parks and Recreation will resume pre-pandemic center hours and programing. All lobbies, game rooms, locker rooms, and…

CITY OF TUCSON RECEIVES ARIZONA STATE PARKS HERITAGE FUND GRANT FOR HISTORIC FORT LOWELL REHABILITATION PROJECT The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department was awarded a $300,000 Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grant for the Historic…

Restricted Access To "A" Mountain This Weekend - This weekend, “A” Mountain will host the Good Friday Cross Procession (La Procession de Viernes Santo) and Easter Sunday Sunrise Services (Servicio al Amanecer), which will restrict user…