Vice Mayor Paul Cunningham
TFD Transports Baby after baby submerged in bath
Posted March 7, 2016
Tucson Fire paramedics transported a nine month old baby to a local hospital after the baby was left in a bathtub unsupervised. The baby was placed in the tub with the water running when the mother left the bathroom. It is unknown how long the mother was gone but the bathtub was overflowing when the mother returned and the baby was basically flailing in the water. The baby vomited several times as she was being assessed by TFD personnel. CPR was not performed on scene as the baby did have pulses but the baby was lethargic. Paramedics transported the baby girl to the hospital for furth
Traffic Alert - 22nd Street Sewer Augmentation Project Swan Road to Alvernon Way
Posted March 4, 2016
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 4, through 6 a.m. Monday, March 7, the intersection of 22nd Street and Alvernon Way will be partially closed for sewer and water infrastructure improvements. The following restrictions will be in place during this phase of work:
- Eastbound 22nd Street between Country Club and Alvernon Way will be reduced to one travel lane. One eastbound through lane and right turns will be permitted at the intersection of 22nd Street and Alvernon Way.
Tucson Clean and Beautiful Green Madness Raffle
Posted March 2, 2016
Date: Now through March 11, 2016
Cost: $5 per ticket; $25 for 6 tickets; $50 for 15 tickets
Buy tickets: Online at https://tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org/trees-for-tucson/low-cost-shade-trees/store/
Houghton Road Corridor Project Update
Posted January 29, 2016
Overall Corridor - Development
Fee-Free and Day of Service at Saguaro National Park
Posted January 15, 2016
Saguaro National Park will be joining other national park units across the country to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a fee-free entry into the park on Monday, January 18.
Sun Tran "Stuff the Bus" to benefit Community Food Bank
Posted January 14, 2016
Sun Tran, KGUN 9 News and HSL Properties are partnering again this year to sponsor a “Stuff-the-Bus” food drive, benefiting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. A Sun Tran bus will be located at River Oaks Apartments at 7730 East Broadway (Broadway and Pantano) on Friday, January 15, 2016. Donations will be accepted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
32nd annual Senior Olympic Festival
Posted January 7, 2016
Tucson Parks and Recreation presents the 32nd annual Senior Olympic Festival. This festival is a celebration of fitness to promote healthy living and an active lifestyle among seniors. This is Tucson’s largest organized, annual senior activity and is open to anyone 50 years of age or older.
What: The 32nd annual Senior Olympic Festival, featuring nearly 100 events and activities at more than 30 venues throughout the City of Tucson.
When: Jan. 9-31, 2016
Kolb Road/Sabino Canyon Update
Posted December 10, 2015
Construction update
Construction of the extension of Sabino Canyon Road to Kolb Road is beginning. Tucson-based Ashton Company was selected as contractor for the project with a low bid of approximately $12.3 million.
Project schedule
Tucson city court to hold second warrant day
Posted November 25, 2015
The Tucson City Court, City Prosecutor, and City Public Defender will hold a second “Warrant Day” on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. Individuals with warrants may come to the court starting at 8 a.m. and see a judge, on a walk-in basis, regarding their warrant until 4 p.m. The goal of Warrant Day is to resolve the warrant and possibly close cases in warrant status. Tucson City Court is located at 103 E. Alameda and directions are posted online at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/courts/tucson-city-court.
Thanksgiving Trash Collection
Posted November 24, 2015
The Thanksgiving Day holiday will be observed on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Residential and commercial trash and recycling will not be collected. The Los Reales Landfill will be closed.
Traffic Alert - North Rillito Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Posted November 23, 2015
This is a series of traffic alerts that will be issued throughout the construction of the North Rillito Interceptor (NRI) Sewer Rehabilitation Project. These alerts will announce construction, detour and street closure information as it affects residents, businesses and traffic within the area. The 10-mile long NRI project is being completed in phases; the current phase’s construction boundaries are along River Road from Longfellow Avenue to just west of Campbell Avenue.
Kolb Road: Connection to Sabino Canyon Road Pre-Construction Public Open House
Posted November 16, 2015
The public is invited to attend a public open house for Kolb Road: Connection to Sabino Canyon Road. This project is part of the $2.1 billion, 20-year Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan that was approved by voters in May 2006.
- Thursday, November 19, 2015
- 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- No formal presentation is scheduled.
- Morris K. Udall Regional Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the contractor, provide information and answer questions regarding the project’s construction.
Old Spanish Trail Reconstruction Project
Posted November 10, 2015
On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, crews from Southern Arizona Paving, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will begin work to reconstruct Old Spanish Trail from Melpomene Way to Houghton Road.
Crews will begin the project with the lowering of manhole covers and water valve covers. Lowering the manhole and valve covers is scheduled to be complete by Thursday, November 12, 2015. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Home Heating Safety Tips
Posted November 6, 2015
In Tucson, we have two seasons, summer and winter. We can be challenged by going from near 90 degree high temperatures one week and lows in the 30’s just days later. As the need for warming the house increases, so can the dangers associated with fireplaces, furnaces, and space heaters. Below are a few reminders as you heat up while the temperatures drop.
Fireplace Safety:
City of Tucson Workshops: License and Transaction Privilege Tax Reporting
Posted October 28, 2015
Learn your rights and responsibilities for Transaction Privilege (Sales) Taxation by attending a Tax and License Workshop sponsored by the City of Tucson Finance Department.
Questions will be answered and written materials will be available. Samples of sales tax records, worksheets, and monthly returns will be explained. Sample returns can be completed. It is recommended that you bring a calculator and a pencil.