Ward 2 Council Member Paul Cunningham
Pantano Loop Construction - Broadway to Kenyon
Posted September 3, 2014
Starting Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, Pima County Regional Flood Control District and its contractor, Clear Contracting Company, will begin construction of the Pantano Wash Project: Broadway Boulevard to Kenyon Drive.
The pathway is designated a major pathway for development of The Loop. The Loop is a system of more than 100 miles of shared-use paths designed to link Tucson with Marana, Oro Valley and South Tucson.
Monsoon Safety
Posted August 22, 2014
From our friends at the Tucson Fire Department:
During the monsoon season, washes can rise very quickly. Here are some tips for safety:
- Most flash flood deaths occur in vehicles
- Moving water 1-2 feet deep will carry away most vehicles and can knock a person off their feet
- Keep children away from creeks and washes when heavy rain is in the area
- Be especially careful at night when water depth and road conditions are harder to see
WHEN IN DOUBT, WAIT IT OUT!!
Sun Tran and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement
Posted August 7, 2014
Sun Tran officials and representatives from Teamsters Local 104 have announced a tentative agreement on a new contract. Both sides have agreed to extend the current contract until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2014, to allow the members the opportunity to vote on the final contract proposal. The public can expect business as usual through August 7. The current contract extension was to expire at midnight Wednesday night.
A series of meeting will be held for union members to vote on Thursday, August 7, 2014.
Half-Staff Notice - Sen. Chester Crandell
Posted August 6, 2014
Governor Brewer has ordered that flags at all State office buildings be lowered to half-staff from until sunset August 11, 2014, in honor of State Senator Chester Crandell.
Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to participate in this tribute.
Sun Tran and Teamsters sign contract extension
Posted July 29, 2014
Sun Tran officials and representatives from Teamsters Local 104 have agreed to extend the current labor contract until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014, to allow negotiations to continue. Buses will run as scheduled through the contract extension date. The current contract was to expire at midnight Thursday, July 31.
“Negotiations will continue this week and we are hopeful an agreement can be reached prior to the expiration of the contract extension,” said Sun Tran General Manager Kate Riley. “The public can expect business as usual through August 6.”
Literacy Connects Needs Volunteers
Posted July 16, 2014
Literacy Connects, a Tucson nonprofit offering learning opportunities for adults and children, is seeking volunteers. More information on all of Literacy Connects’ volunteer opportunities is at literacyconnects.org or call 882-8006.
Street Car is coming soon
Posted July 11, 2014
I took a tour with some east side leaders of the Streetcar Maintenance Facility just off of Fourth Avenue. It was a good sneak preview for all of us. The SunLink Steetcar will be ready for passengers on July 25th.
Our Latest Newsletter
Posted July 10, 2014
Our latest Ward 2 newsletter is posted.
Everything Lunar
Posted July 7, 2014
The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory is hosting a free public open house, Everything Lunar: Celebrating the Past, Exploring the Future, on Sunday, July 20, the 45th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Kuiper Space Sciences Building, 1629 E. University Blvd. (next door to Flandrau Science Center).
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.