Vice Mayor Paul Cunningham
Half Staff Notice: Sen. John Sidney McCain III
Posted August 27, 2018
Flags over city buildings are at half-staff in recognition of Senator John S. McCain.
The Arizona Symphonic Winds “Music in the Park” concert series at Udall Park
Posted August 27, 2018
The Arizona Symphonic Winds, established in 1986, is an all-volunteer community concert band performing a variety of music for all ages including overtures, light classics, marches, Broadway show tunes and popular music. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic basket and enjoy an evening of entertainment for the whole family. Shuttle service is available from the Big Lots shopping center – northwest corner of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon Roads. All concerts are free to the public.
Paul's Note - August 24, 2018
Posted August 24, 2018
My staff and I have been getting ready for our ribbon cutting at Jesse Owens Park this weekend. As you know from last week’s newsletter, $2 million was spent on park improvements and we will be showcasing them on Saturday at 10 am at the playground at the west side of the park. Donna Williams Prather, Jesse Owens’s granddaughter, will be there and we will have refreshments available.
We’d like you all to be there.
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Climate Change Forums
Posted August 23, 2018
Climate change is real and affecting our home. Hear how to put the brakes on climate change and learn about ways to deal with a hotter future. Meet students who are taking action and arm yourself with information.
Half Staff Notice: CWO Taylor J. Galvin, United States Army
Posted August 22, 2018
Governor Doug Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset Wednesday, August 22 in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Taylor J. Galvin, an Arizona native, who passed away on Monday from injuries he received when his helicopter crashed in Sinjar, Iraq. Flags will also be lowered on the day of internment, which has not been set.
Paul's Note - August 17, 2018
Posted August 17, 2018
“Our only hope is that those who frequent Jesse Owens Park will look beyond the cleats and see the man who, in spite of untold humiliating experiences, dedicated his life to the furtherance of the well-being of all mankind.” - Tucson resident H. A. Ryan, a letter to the Arizona Daily Star, April 6, 1980
3-Day Pass and $25 for $20 Program Become Permanent Fare Options
Posted August 17, 2018
Tucson-area transit users can now buy a 3-Day Pass and add $25 for $20 onto a SunGO Card. Following feedback and comments from public input meetings, the Mayor and Council approved both programs in order to offer riders additional options when purchasing transit fares.
Paul's Note - August 8, 2018
Posted August 8, 2018
At this afternoon’s study session, we will be discussing changing the age at which tobacco products can be purchased from 18 to 21.
Paul's Note - August 3, 2018
Posted August 3, 2018
Restaurant Row on Tanque Verde has long been a destination for families, particularly from the East Side. Lately, though, we’ve had a lot of vacancies and business has been down for some of the businesses in the area.
City Launches Interactive Mural Map
Posted August 2, 2018
The artwork of local, national, and international muralists is on display in the City of Tucson. A new map from the City's GIS team shows the locations of the murals and explains what they mean. Throughout these works, the region's natural landscape, heritage, and resilience are prominent. Mountain vistas and desert flora set the stage for defining events in the city's cultural history, such as the All Souls Procession and the capture of John Dillinger.
Paul's Note - July 27, 2018
Posted July 27, 2018
With school out, I’ve had more time to do “ride alongs” with some of our social service agencies. I wrote about going out with CHRPA a couple of weeks ago. This time, I went out with Pima Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program.
Both the City and Pima County help with funding the program in addition to $60,000 in private funding. The city distributes $50,000 from federal Community Development Block Grants to Meals on Wheels.
Back to School Events
Posted July 27, 2018
Badges and Backpacks: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Banner|Aetna will host Badges and Backpacks tomorrow, July 28, 8 am-noon, at the Tucson Convention Center Exhibit Halls, 260 S. Church Ave. Free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed. The event includes a health fair with immunizations and screenings.
Veterans Upward Bound Program
Posted July 27, 2018
Pima Community College is using a new Veterans Upward Bound grant to provide free services to help separating military personnel and veterans to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
The College will receive a total of $1.319 million over the next five years under a TRiO grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Parking for Weekend Events Downtown
Posted July 27, 2018
This weekend is the 4th Anniversary of the Sun Link Streetcar along with other great happenings. Make sure you know where to park for all of the activities in Downtown and all along the Sun Link Streetcar line. We have plenty of convenient parking available, making it easy to enjoy it all!
For more information on Streetcar Anniversary activities click here.
Weekend events include:
• 4th Anniversary of Sun Link Streetcar - FREE Rides and Concerts on board and in the districts (Saturday)
Half-Staff Notification: Trooper Tyler Edenhofer
Posted July 26, 2018
Governor Doug Ducey this morning directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset Friday, July 27, 2018, in honor of State Trooper Tyler Edenhofer who was killed in the line of duty from injuries related to a shooting.
Another State Trooper, Dalin Dorris, was critically injured during the tragic incident.