Posted June 23, 2020
With the understanding that some businesses may need support in acquiring non-medical PPE (face masks, sanitizer, and gloves) for employees until supply chains stabilize, Pima County and the Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) will begin distributing PPE to local businesses in the downtown Business Improvement District.
Posted June 23, 2020
The City of Tucson’s new online utility payment system (water, sewer, and trash/recycling) is now in operation. All customers must register to set up or continue online and automatic bill payments.
The new system offers several benefits, including enrolling in autopay, making one-time payments, managing multiple accounts, viewing a bill, and setting up email/text payment reminders. For security reasons, the City cannot transfer a customer’s account and financial information.
Posted June 23, 2020
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility is planning a neighborhood traffic safety and bicycle boulevard project – Michigan/Fair Bicycle Boulevard. This project is part of the voter-approved Proposition 407 Tucson Delivers Parks and Connections Program that will expand the citywide low-stress biking and walking network by creating calmer residential streets. For detailed information on this project, please visit the project website at: bit.ly/michiganbike.
Posted June 22, 2020
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid March 2020, Planning and Development Services made a full transition to online operations. Since that time, PDSD has managed to process, review, and issue 1,600 permits. Development in Tucson is still moving forward at a healthy pace. However, PDSD is currently experiencing a significant permitting backlog. To address the backlog, starting June 26, 2020 PDSD is transitioning to a more efficient method of operations:
Posted June 22, 2020
The City of Tucson is hosting two virtual budget presentations with City Manager Michael Ortega and Chief Financial Officer Joyce Garland. The first meeting will be held tonight, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. That presentation will be followed by another one next Monday, June 29, at noon.
The public can join the meetings using the links or phone numbers provided at the meeting link below. The presentations will be recorded and posted on the City’s YouTube page.
Posted June 22, 2020
All passengers are now required to use a face covering or mask on public transit vehicles and at transit centers. Passengers can wear non-medical masks, cloths, bandanas, or scarves.
Posted June 22, 2020
As of this morning, June 22, there are now 5,587 reports of COVID-19 cases in Pima County and 54,586 in Arizona. Those numbers include cases where people have recovered, as state health officials do not track recoveries. There have now been 1,342 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona.
Meanwhile, the City of Tucson 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.
Posted June 22, 2020
As of this morning, June 22, the Bighorn Fire in the Coronado National Forest has grown to 58,553 acres and is 16% contained. As part of the "Ready, Set, GO!" process, the Willow Canyon area of Mt. Lemmon remains in the “GO!” state of evacuation.
The general boundaries of the "GO!" zone are the lower Catalina Highway/lower Mt. Lemmon Communities from Organization Ridge Road to South Willow Canyon. "SET" notices for portions of the Catalina Foothills and Golder Ranch remain in place.
Posted June 22, 2020
The first Arizona Plant Festival has gone virtual this year, and exhibitor applications are now being taken. The festival will continue through October 2021.
Exhibitors will get their own page to show photos, information, resources, and a link to their website. All exhibitors will be listed in the searchable Exhibitor Directory. New exhibits will be added each month.
Posted June 22, 2020
Posted June 22, 2020
Posted June 19, 2020
The restrictions that prevented local governments from implementing their own rules on masks were lifted this week. Mayor Regina Romero quickly used the opportunity to issue an order that Tucsonans wear masks in public when social distancing is not practical.
I support the order.
I’ve heard from a few of you who object to the order. I’d like to talk about a few of the arguments I heard and tell you why I find them less than compelling.
Posted June 19, 2020
Posted June 19, 2020
Today marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, the day slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned about the Emancipation Proclamation, making them among the last to be freed.
Concerns surrounding coronavirus caused the cancellation of the large Juneteenth event traditionally held in Tucson. This Is Tucson has posted a listing of smaller events the community can participate in starting today.
Posted June 19, 2020
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.
