Ward 2 Council Member Paul Cunningham
Martha Rothman, 1925 - 2014
Posted July 3, 2014
Dry Conditions Trigger Increased Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Arizona
Posted June 4, 2014
Effective Thursday, June 5, the Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacácori National Historical Park, and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument will increase campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona, consistent with Arizona State Forestry Division fire restrictions already in place statewide.
BASIS Buffel Bandits
Posted May 20, 2014
Today, Alamo Wash Park was "adopted" by the BASIS Buffel Bandits. Students from BASIS have been cleaning up Alamo Wash and other locations around town of both trash and invasive buffel grass. I was proud to see the kids congratulated for helping our community.
Water Line Work
Posted May 16, 2014
Water line work will affect traffic on Pantano Rd. and Waverly St. Beginning at 9 p.m., Friday, May 16, and continuing until 6 a.m., Saturday, May 17, southbound traffic lanes on Pantano Rd. will be closed at Waverly St. because of water line work. The affected area is between Pima St. and Wrightstown Rd. Southbound traffic on Pantano Rd. will be diverted to one of its northbound lanes. Pantano Rd. will also be reduced to one lane for northbound traffic in the area. Motorists are asked to exercise additional caution to help ensure the safety of the workers.
Street Bond Program Update
Posted April 30, 2014
On Wednesday, April 30, 2014 crews from Southern Arizona Paving and Construction Co, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will begin crack sealing Golf Links Road from Craycroft Road to Aviation Parkway. The work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The crack sealing work on Golf Links Road is scheduled to be complete on Friday, May 2, 2014.
During this work, travel lane restrictions will be in place, however at least two lanes of travel will be maintained in both directions.
Cashier Now Accepts Credit Cards
Posted April 29, 2014
Because you demanded it, the cashier at Eastside City Hall now accepts checks, money orders and credit cards. For details on our cashier, check the services page.
Case Park Tree Inventory
Posted April 16, 2014
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the University of Arizona's School of Natural Resources and the Environment and Gridley Middle School to perform a tree inventory of Case Park. Representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department and the University will give in-class presentations to a class of fifth graders on the importance of urban forests, how trees contribute to communities and how inventories aid in keeping trees healthy.
Ward 2 Open House
Posted April 3, 2014
Just a reminder that next Wednesday, April 9, is the Ward 2 Open House featuring Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. Find out more information here.
Tom Quesnel
Posted March 17, 2014
Mayor Rothschild is requesting that we fly our flags at half staff, in honor of Tom Quesnel, TFD investigator that passed away from cancer. This notice begins today, 3/17, ending at sunset on Friday, 3/21. Funeral services are pending.
First Responders Recognition and Response to Autism Training
Posted March 14, 2014
On a daily basis, police officers, fire fighters and other first responders encounter a multitude of individuals in emergency situations. Just as each emergency differs from the next, so does the individual involved, especially in regards to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In response to community concerns, the Tucson Alliance for Autism is offering training for both First Responders and Teens/Young Adults with ASD.
Tucson Police to share more of their "typically unseen" work
Posted March 13, 2014
The Tucson Police Department is using its Facebook and Twitter pages to highlight some of the work it does that often goes unnoticed by the public. In a posting on Facebook, TPD says it "will be highlighting Department related events, activities, and providing more crime prevention information; but most notably will be our effort to highlight the work typically unseen by the public.
New maps of The Loop available on-line
Posted March 10, 2014
The latest maps of The Loop are available in print and online.
If you want to know what’s new on The Loop and where you can go that you couldn’t go before, you’ll want a new Loop map.
Did you know you can now travel on The Loop:
Emergency Water Line Work
Posted February 14, 2014
Tucson Water crews will be performing emergency water line work which may cause lower-than-normal water pressure for some customers in parts of east Tucson. This water line needs to be replaced as a result of nearby construction activity.
Work is to begin immediately. It is not known how long repairs will take.
The area affected is Tanque Verde / Wrightstown Roads on the north; Sarnoff Road on the east; Pima Street on the south; and Camino Pio Decimo on the west. Customers in this area may notice reduced pressure, but continue to have water service.
Houghton Road Project Open House
Posted February 7, 2014
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) invite you to attend an open house for the Houghton Road: Broadway Boulevard to 22nd Street project. This project is part of the overall plan to improve Houghton Road from Tanque Verde Road to Interstate 10. The open house is scheduled for February 25th at Pantano Christian Church (1755 S Houghton Road) from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Details available here.
Empty Shelter Challenge
Posted January 31, 2014
From our friends at the Pima Animal Care Center:
Pima Animal Care Center is thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected to join an elite group of 50 shelters across the country in competing for a total of $600,000 in prize grants!