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Happy Fourth of July

Posted July 2, 2021

Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres and his staff want to wish everyone and their families a happy and safe Fourth of July. Also a reminder to keep your pets safe from potential Fourth of July activities.

It is important during these times, to be mindful of the heat, careful using fireworks and please don’t drink and drive. If you choose to drink, please designate a driver, call a cab, use Uber or Lyft.

Also, if you are out and its raining, don’t drive through washes or flooded roads. Arizona has its stupid motorist law and it is strictly enforced.

Move Tucson Final Phase

Posted July 2, 2021

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is seeking public comment on Move Tucson, the city’s long-range transportation plan project list.

The project list was developed over the last 18 months based on community input and a comprehensive analysis of transportation needs in the city. To date, over 5,000 Tucsonans have participated in the Move Tucson planning effort.

Paul's Note - July 2, 2021

Posted July 2, 2021

Arizona voters passed Proposition 207 last November by an overwhelming margin. The most talked about provision of the new law is that recreational marijuana is now available, although regulated. There was another part of the proposition, however. That dealt with expunging the records of people with marijuana convictions. This makes so much sense. If people are making money off of marijuana as a legitimate business, why should people who got convicted years ago still suffer the consequences? 

Paul's Note - June 25, 2021

Posted June 28, 2021

There is a third public safety service in our community, one that makes the work of the Fire and Police Departments possible. When you need service and call 911, you reach one of the employees of the Public Safety Communications Department (PSCD), which was formed in 2017. A couple of members of my staff made a visit to the center last week. 

Adaptive Signalization Pilot Program

Posted June 28, 2021

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is scheduled to install Adaptive Signalization Control Technology (ASCT) equipment along the Ajo Way and 12th Avenue Corridors as part of a year-long pilot project.

On Monday, June 28, 2021, beginning at 7 a.m., crews will begin the adaptive signalization sensor installations on Ajo Way from Mission Road to Park Avenue, and on 12th Avenue from Irvington Road to Drexel Road. This phase of work is scheduled to be complete by Friday, July 2.

Jason Thorpe Hired as Community Services Administrator in Department of Housing and Community Development

Posted June 28, 2021

The City of Tucson is pleased to announce that Jason Thorpe has been hired as the Community Services Administrator for the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Jason is currently the primary staff person for the City’s functions as the Continuum of Care lead agency, through the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH), and brings 18 years of experience working in and managing community projects funded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement programs. 

New homes now required to be EV-Ready

Posted June 23, 2021

On June 22, 2021 Mayor and Council approved an amendment to the International Residential Code to require electric vehicle (EV) charging outlets in all new one- and two-family dwellings. 

All new homes within the City of Tucson will be required to provide a 40 amp circuit and a receptacle near a parking space. The language was prepared to be as universal as possible so virtually every EV on the market in the US can be plugged in to new houses, duplexes, and townhomes. 

Traffic Signal Work - Houghton Road and Tanque Verde Road

Posted June 23, 2021

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, crews from Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to rewire the traffic signals at the Houghton Road and Tanque Verde Road intersection.

The work is scheduled to take place between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., the same day. During this work, the traffic signals at the intersection will not be in operation. Law enforcement officers will be on site to direct travel through the intersection until the work is complete.

Paul's Note - June 18, 2021

Posted June 18, 2021

For Fathers Day, I wanted to tell you a bit about my father, Senator George Cunningham. 

I grew up in a politically active family with governors and judges coming by the house, so it would probably surprise a lot of you that I wasn’t that interested in politics when I was growing up. I was well into adulthood when I first started following in his footsteps and becoming active in the community and sought elected office. 

Traffic Signal Work - Houghton Road and Old Spanish Trail Intersection

Posted June 15, 2021

 

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, crews from Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to rewire the traffic signals at the Houghton Road and Old Spanish Trail intersection.

The work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., the same day. During this work, the traffic signals at the intersection will not be in operation. Law enforcement officers will be on site to direct travel through the intersection until the work is complete.

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