NewsNet - Posted July 7, 2015
The Mayor and Tucson City Council voted last month to combine the City General Election with the Pima County Bond Election, projected to save the City of Tucson approximately $100,000. The final Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is up for a vote tonight. If approved, Pima County would be in control of the General Election.
NewsNet - Posted July 7, 2015
New water rates approved in May by the Tucson City Council went into effect yesterday, meaning overall monthly rates will increase by $4.13 for the average residential customer. Tucson Water is a self-supporting department of the City of Tucson. Its rates and fees must cover all costs associated with delivering quality water to the 712,000 customers within its service area. Water rates include both fixed costs and charges that are based on the volume of water used.
NewsNet - Posted July 7, 2015
The Mayor and Tucson City Council tonight will vote on a Memorial urging Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the Arizona Legislature not to cut funding for Joint Technical Education Districts (JTEDs) that provide career and technical programs for future workers. The Memorial up for consideration says JTED programs are proven to significantly increase test scores, improve high school graduation rates, and move students to careers and college with greater success than any other model of education. The current State of Arizona budget cuts JTEDs by 7.5 percent, or $355 per student.
NewsNet - Posted July 7, 2015
Tucson ranks No. 11 on WalletHub's list of "2015's Best and Worst Cities for Recreation." The list of 100 cities highlights the benefits of public spaces and recreational activities using 27 key metrics, including basic costs, quality of parks, accessibility of entertainment and recreational facilities, and climate. Tucson ranked 25th for entertainment and recreational facilities, 32nd for costs, 59th for quality of parks, and 16th for climate. Do you have a question about City of Tucson Parks and Recreation?
NewsNet - Posted July 7, 2015
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is warning its customers about a continuing scam involving threats to turn off electricity at a customer's home. The scam involves a phone call from someone claiming to work for TEP demanding the purchase of a money card within an hour to avoid a power disconnection, the utility said. If you have a question about the status of your bill, call TEP's customer service line at (520) 623-7711.
Ward-2 - Posted July 6, 2015
TDOT - Posted July 6, 2015
On Monday, July 6, 2015, crews from Sunland Asphalt, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will begin work to improve the pavement conditions on Nogales Highway from Los Reales Road to Irvington Road.
Crews will begin the project with the lowering of manhole covers and water valve covers. Lowering the utility covers is scheduled to be complete by Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Work will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NewsNet - Posted July 6, 2015
Fourth of July fireworks always bring plenty of lost animals to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), and the days after the holiday typically are the busiest days at the shelter. To encourage pet owners to claim their lost pets, PACC is waiving all boarding fees today through Saturday for pet owners who agree to let the shelter spay or neuter their pets. While pet owners will not be required to pay for the surgery, they will be required to pay any applicable fees and late fees associated with the annual license if their pets don't have a valid license.
NewsNet - Posted July 6, 2015
The 2015 League Annual Conference will be held in Tucson, Aug. 18-21, at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Early registration is due online by July 10 to get the cheapest rate. If you have any questions, please call (602) 258-5786 or email league@azleague.org.
NewsNet - Posted July 6, 2015
The El Rio Theatre Project will be holding auditions for “Love’s Labour’s Lost” at the Randolph Arts Center Auditorium, 200 S. Alvernon Way. Auditions will be held tomorrow and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Actors are asked to bring a two-minute classic monologue, or be prepared to cold read selections from the script.
NewsNet - Posted July 6, 2015
From jewelry to vehicles, the City of Tucson’s online auction is open for bids. Tucson 12 recently went behind the scenes (video) of the City's Public Surplus auction, discovering a wide variety of items you can grab for a bargain.
NewsNet - Posted July 6, 2015
Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk? You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to tdotsr@tucsonaz.gov.
Ward-5 - Posted July 3, 2015
The Ward 5 Council Office is closed today, Friday July 3 and will reopen on Monday, July 6.
Vice Mayor Fimbres and the Ward 5 staff wish everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July.
NewsNet - Posted July 2, 2015
Ride the streetcar to 'A' Mountain fireworks
Waitlist open for public housing program
Help make recycling more effective
American Idol auditions (video)
All City offices closed tomorrow
TDOT - Posted July 2, 2015
On Monday, July 6, 2015, crews from Sunland Asphalt, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will begin work to improve the pavement conditions on Grande Avenue from Speedway Boulevard to Congress Street.
Crews will begin the project with the removal of pavement bump-outs. Lowering of manhole covers and water valve covers will take place Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
