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…

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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…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…

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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…