Vice Mayor Paul Cunningham
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.
D-M Hosts Units for Training in October
Posted October 7, 2015
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Multiple units from across the country will be visiting Davis-Monthan throughout the month of October for training.
A KC-130J Harvest Hawk will train at D-M from October 16-23. The KC-130J is from the 4-160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
A KC-135 from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell AFB, KS, will train here October 5-9 alongside D-M A-10s.
Travel restrictions due to Downtown events
Posted October 2, 2015
Several downtown streets will be closed this weekend to accommodate numerous events in Downtown Tucson.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to Cushing Street (14th Street)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – McCormick Street will be closed to vehicles from Stone Avenue to Church Avenue
8 a.m. to midnight – Scott Avenue will be closed to vehicles from McCormick Street to 14th Street
5 p.m. to midnight – Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to McCormick Street
Vista Del Rio Porch Fest
Posted October 1, 2015
Vista del Rio's annual Porch Fest is this Sunday. Come down for music from local bands and enjoy a meal from our local food trucks. The event is family friendly.
Vista del Rio is on North Dos Hombres Drive, just north of the intersection of Tanque Verde and Pio Decimo. The festival starts at 4 o'clock.
TRRG Ballot Education Forum
Posted September 29, 2015
Understanding the November 2015 Ballot Propositions: Vote an Informed Choice
Tucson Residents for Responsive Government is sponsoring a series of educational forums to help the public understand the process by which the Charter Changes (Props 403 & 404), Salary Recommendation (Prop 405) and Bond Proposals (Props 425-431) were placed on the November ballot and what they mean to you as a citizen and resident. Presenters will include members of the Citizen Committees who worked to get these issues on the November ballot.
National Park Service Seeks Local Volunteers for Service Projects on National Public Lands Day
Posted September 16, 2015
Saguaro National Park and the Desert Research Learning Center are seeking volunteers to assist with a two service projects on Public Lands Day, September 26, Public Lands Day. This year, Saguaro National Park has events in both districts of the park for volunteers.
Southwest Gas work on 22nd Street
Posted September 11, 2015
Beginning this month a contractor for Southwest Gas will begin work on a pipeline improvement project along 22nd Street between Sarnoff Drive to Gollob Road. Work is expected to take place from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; however extended hours may be necessary as the project moves forward. Work is set to begin on the southern side of 22nd Street at Oak Park Road and move west towards Sarnoff Drive. Work is expected to be completed in November 2015.