Ward 5 News

TUCSON – Residents of Tucson and Pima County came together to mark “One City, One County, One Community.”

This event was held, Thursday, August 24, at Tucson’s City Hall, first floor conference room, and was organized by Ward 5 Councilmember Richard Fimbres.  “I would like to thank my Chief of Staff, Mark Kerr, and my aide, Lupita Robles, for coordinating this event.”

To assist residents with property protection from potential flooding due to monsoon storms, the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) will distribute free sandbags in the north parking lot of the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. Sixth Avenue every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.
In addition to the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, a self-serve sandbag site is now open in the east parking lot of Hi Corbett Field, 700 S. Randolph Way, at Reid Park. At this location, residents should bring their own shovel and will fill their own sandbags.

Community Water Forum Set for Saturday

Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres and Tucson Vice Mayor/Ward 1 Council Member Regina Romero will host an open house on Saturday, July 15, regarding the Tucson International Airport Area (TIAA) Superfund Site and Tucson Water's commitment to clean and safe drinking water.  The EPA will also be making a presentation on their options for the Superfund Site.

Community Forum On Water – July 15

Tucson City Council Member Richard Fimbres (Ward 5) and Vice Mayor Regina Romero (Ward 1) invite you to an Open House Information Session regarding the Tucson International Airport Area (TIAA) Superfund Site and Tucson's commitment to clean and safe drinking water. 

As Fourth of July celebrations kick off, many people will travel, fire up the grill or enjoy fireworks.

In a news release, the American Red Cross offered reminders on travel safety, firework safety and grilling safety.

DRIVING SAFETY

» Buckle seat belts.

» Observe speed limits.

» Don't drink and drive.

» Pay full attention to the road — don't use a cell phone to call or text.

» Clean off vehicle lights and windows.

» Turn on headlights at dusk or during inclement weather.

GRILLING SAFETY

TUCSON – It is hard to think that this program has already been in place for 6 months already.  I want to thank all of our partners who have worked for the better part of the last year to make this program a reality and a success.  The biggest issue we’ve had has been demand.

City of Tucson Environmental Services Customers will receive a credit of forty-five cents on
their April Utility Services bill. The credit reflects a fifteen cents reduction in the Recycling Surcharge for
January, February, and March. As of January 1, 2017, the Recycling Surcharge was reduced to thirty
cents.
A Recycling Surcharge of forty-five cents was implemented in July 2016. As recycling revenues
hit increments of $250,000, the surcharge is reduced by fifteen cents. As of January 1st, recycling