Ward 5 News

Black History Month

February marks the 97h anniversary of the creation of Black History Month. From the struggles of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas and the Buffalo Soldiers to the victories in civil rights that were led years later by individuals such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, Black History Month has served as a time to remember those who fought hard to improve the condition of our great Nation, but to also preserve the rights and dignity for all of those who live in America.

Statement from Council Member Richard Fimbres

Statement from Council Member Richard Richard G. Fimbres

Over the past several months, various friends, co-workers and constituents have asked me about my health after noticing me enduring some physical discomfort at certain times. The fact is that I have been dealing with severe back and shoulder pain for quite some time.

During this time, I have kept working at the office, and I have attended meetings, including Mayor and Council meetings, virtually, per my doctors’ recommendations.

Ward 5 New Year's Schedule

Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres and the Ward 5 Council Office staff want to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year.  The Ward 5 Council Office, along with other city offices, will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023, for the New Year's observance and will reopen Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Ward 5 Schedule

Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres and the Ward 5 staff want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. The Ward 5 Council Office will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26, as the recognized holiday along with the City offices. The Ward 5 Council Office will be open Tuesday, December 27.

Thank you and have a safe holiday.

Victory for Cherrybell! U.S. Senate Passes Postal Reform Act of 2022

VICTORY FOR CHERRYBELL!
U.S. SENATE PASSES POSTAL REFORM BILL

The U.S. Senate today voted 79-19 for final approval of the Postal Reform Act of 2022.

The Postal Reform Act:

Eliminates the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) pre-fund retiree health benefits for 75 years. Eliminating the pre-funding requirement will help shore up USPS finances and provide greater stability for the postal service and keep processing centers like Cherrybell open and running.

Shifts most medical costs for postal service retirees to Medicare.

Ward 5 Council Office Schedule

Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres and the Ward 5 staff want to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year.

The Ward 5 Council Office will be closed Thursday, December 30 and Friday, December 31 (observed by the City of Tucson).  The Ward 5 Council Office will reopen Monday, January 3, 2022.

Thank you. 

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