Ward 2 Council Member Paul Cunningham


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Paul's Note - April 3rd, 2020

Posted April 3, 2020

Supervisor Richard Elías passed away last Saturday. He wasn’t just another politician, but a true friend to all of us that love this community. We have had our differences, but I never for a second doubted his commitment to this city’s culture, environment and most of all its people.

Stimulus Check Information for Seniors and Low Income

Posted April 2, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that even people who typically do not file a tax return will need to file to receive an economic impact payment. Low-income taxpayers, senior citizens, Social Security recipients, some veterans and individuals with disabilities who are otherwise not required to file a tax return will not owe tax but must still file a return with the IRS. The IRS is developing a simplified form that should become available very soon.

Here is an excerpt from the IRS website:

Paul's Note - March 20, 2020

Posted March 20, 2020

The Ward 2 office will be closed until April first or until further notice. This is being done not only for the well being of my staff, but for members of the public who come to our office. We’ve also closed our meeting rooms.

We know that many of you will still have questions about city services, so my staff if still on call. We will be checking messages on the main number, 791-4687. They will also be following up on any emails to Ward2@tucsonaz.gov as well as any emails to their individual accounts.

Household Hazardous Waste Notice

Posted March 18, 2020

The City of Tucson’s  Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facilities will be closed to the public effective immediately.  The 1st Saturday collection event originally scheduled for April 4, at the Eastside Service Center at 7575 E Speedway Blvd. has been canceled in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

These actions are being taken as a precaution to protect the public and personnel.

Tucson Parks and Recreation Actions on COVID-19 Prevention

Posted March 13, 2020

The City of Tucson is actively working with local, state, and federal partners monitoring the presence of COVID-19 coronavirus in our region and implementing policies and actions that will supplement those being taken by other local jurisdictions to prevent the spread of the virus. As a part of this effort, Tucson Parks and Recreation will be taking the below steps to protect employees and the public.

Paul's Note - March 13, 2020

Posted March 13, 2020

Below is the statement that Mayor Romero released last night about the precautions that the City is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For the latest updates, you can check the Pima County Health Department's Twitter feed or Facebook page.

I want to take a moment to share with you the actions that I am taking to address the serious public health risk that COVID-19 presents to our community.

Paul's Note - March 6, 2020

Posted March 6, 2020


Photo courtesy John Yoakum

Back at the end of 2018, many of you may have read the story about Tucson Fire Fighters who helped a Pearl Harbor veteran after he fell from a ladder. The fire fighters returned a few hours later to help the veteran finish his yard work.

Sweetwater Wetlands Controlled Burn on March 4

Posted March 2, 2020

As part of a joint project to enhance Tucson Water’s Mosquito Abatement Program at the Sweetwater Wetlands and to provide a firefighting exercise for Tucson Fire, the two City departments have scheduled this year’s controlled burn for Wednesday, March 4, 2020. The alternate date is Wednesday, March 11.

Media is invited to arrive by 7:30 a.m. to communicate any requests prior to the safety briefing at 8 a.m. Officials will be available between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. for interviews.

Paul's Note - February 28, 2020

Posted February 28, 2020

Although there are no confirmed cases in Pima County, I’ve gotten questions about coronavirus. There are two things that I as a policy maker can do wrong: over-react and under-react. I don’t want to do either, but I do want to let you know what your local government has been doing to prepare.

Coronavirus is also known as 2019 novel coronavirus or SARS CoV-2 and was first detected in China’s Hubei province in December. As many of you have heard, it has spread to other countries, including the United States.

Half Staff Notification - Officer David Kellywood

Posted February 28, 2020

Governor Doug Ducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, February 29, 2020, for the interment of White Mountain Apache Police Officer David Kellywood.

Officer Kellywood was killed in the line of duty while responding to a report of gunshots fired south of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. Officer Kellywood joined the department nine months ago after graduating from the police academy. Born in McNary, Arizona, Officer Kellywood was a member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe.

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