City News

The City of Tucson Mayor and City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 5 p.m. tonight. The lone agenda item involves discussing face coverings. The meeting will be held virtually and in-person attendance will not be allowed.

You can view the agenda on the City’s website and watch the meeting live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Yesterday, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero issued a new proclamation requiring face coverings to be worn in Tucson city limits. Effective Saturday, June 20, at 6 a.m., every person in the City of Tucson over the age of two is required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public setting where continuous physical distancing is difficult or impossible.

Responding to requests from Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 6 City Council Member Steve Kozachik, and other government and health officials, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey yesterday, June 17, gave city and town officials the power to require their citizens to wear face masks while out in public.

As of this morning, June 18, the Bighorn Fire in the Coronado National Forest has grown to 31,208 acres and is 40% contained. It's currently burning through dense fuel as it creeps closer to the western edge of the Summerhaven community.

The City of Tucson's Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) is inviting local businesses to join a free webinar on Monday, June 22, from 3-4 p.m., on the latest help for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This webinar will feature Tucson hotel operators, who will share their responses to the pandemic. In addition, hear how the region is faring with the latest trends and updates in our hospitality industry.

As of this morning, June 17, there are now 4,385 reports of COVID-19 cases in Pima County and 40,924 in Arizona. Keep in mind, though, that those numbers include cases where people have recovered. State health officials do not track recoveries.

There have now been 1,239 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona. Meanwhile, the City of Tucson created and maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website that includes information for businesses, residents, and even activities for kids. The site is updated as information continues to evolve.

The City of Tucson’s new online utility payment system (water, sewer/wastewater, and trash/recycling) is now live. Register your new account now to set up or continue online and auto payments.

The new system allows customers to enroll in autopay, make one-time payments, view their bills electronically, set up email/text payment reminders, and manage multiple accounts. For security reasons, the City cannot transfer a customer’s account and financial information. A new account can be set up in as little as 12 minutes.