Posted January 21, 2022
Last year, we had a situation with a well site in the Palo Verde Park neighborhood. It was basically an empty piece of hardscape that was an invitation to illegal dumping. The fact that it was hard-packed earth also meant that rain would run off of it and damage people’s property. Still, the neighbors wanted it to remain open. They had used it as a dog run for years and wanted to keep it that way.
Posted January 19, 2022
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is planning neighborhood traffic safety improvements on a 5.6-mile corridor along neighborhood streets from Tucson Boulevard to Wilmot Road between 22nd Street and 29th Street. See the map below for the project route:
Posted January 19, 2022
Learn how this new overlay can help you redevelop your site or expand your business along the Sunshine Mile!
Posted January 18, 2022
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Posted January 15, 2022
“KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE!”
Posted January 14, 2022
Over the last few weeks, I’ve gotten some disturbing news about vandalism at Jesse Owens Park.
The maintenance compound at the park was broken into late last month and equipment and vehicles were vandalized. Later, a bathroom was also vandalized.
Posted January 13, 2022
The Ward 5 Council Office, along with other City offices will be closed Monday, January 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. The Ward 5 office will reopen Tuesday, January 18.
Thank you.
Posted January 12, 2022
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, crews from Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to convert the traffic signal heads to include flashing yellow arrows at the 29th Street and Alvernon Way intersection.
Posted January 10, 2022
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Posted January 7, 2022
Happy New Year!
I’d like to announce a new member of my staff, Patrick Burns. Pat has previously worked for Mayor Rothschild and has already hit the ground running helping with grant applications. Welcome to the Ward 2 staff, Pat.
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Posted January 6, 2022
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Church Avenue between Jackson Street and Cushing Street will be closed to motor vehicle travel while crews stage a crane and remove the chiller, currently in place for the Tucson Holiday Ice Rink.
The closure is scheduled to be in place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the same day. During this work, motorists traveling northbound and southbound may use Granada Avenue or Stone Avenue as an alternate route.
Posted January 6, 2022
On December 7, 2021, Mayor and Council adopted an amendment to the Unified Development code to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), or casitas, in Tucson.
What is a casita? These smaller units provide an independent living space on the same lot as a primary unit. They are a way of providing more flexible housing options that can help seniors age in place and support multi-generational living.
What do the new rules allow? The code amendment adopted by Mayor & Council allows:
Posted January 3, 2022
Please find Council Member Kozachik's Newsletter at the following link: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/bulletins/303b057,
Posted December 29, 2021
On Monday, January 3, 2022, Borderland Construction, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), is scheduled to close Main Avenue/Granada Avenue from St. Mary's Road to Speedway Boulevard. Residential and business access will be maintained between Speedway Boulevard and Fourth Street and a full closure will be in place from the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks (UPRR) south to St. Mary’s Road. This work is part of the Prop 101 Tucson Delivers Better Streets Project currently taking place.
Posted December 29, 2021
Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres and the Ward 5 staff want to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year.
The Ward 5 Council Office will be closed Thursday, December 30 and Friday, December 31 (observed by the City of Tucson). The Ward 5 Council Office will reopen Monday, January 3, 2022.
Thank you.
