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Peoria OKs 2 water infrastructure contracts, to finance 'a huge team'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

The city of Peoria on June 6 approved two contracts relating to its water infrastructure, with two different contractors moving ahead with reservoir and booster pump station improvements and the drilling of new wells in its water system.

Peoria CFO says budget amendment 'puts us on an equal playing field'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

The city of Peoria, Arizona, approved a budget amendment June 6 to catch up on pension payment requirements for the city's local first responder departments.

Representative Livingston Files Complaint with Attorney General Mayes Requesting Investigation of Governor Hobbs’ Use of State Resources to Influence Elections

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Several months ago, State Representative David Livingston requested a legal opinion from Attorney General Mayes, seeking guidance about whether Arizona law allows a Governor-Elect to fundraise for political entities that make expenditures to influence elections through a state website promoting inaugural events.

City of Tucson hires Planning and Development Services Director

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Following an extensive national search and competitive process, the City of Tucson is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kristina Swallow as the new Planning and Development Services director.

Traffic Signal Work - Irvington Road and Calle Santa Cruz

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, crews from Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to install flashing yellow arrows for eastbound and westbound travel at the intersection of Irvington Road and Calle Santa Cruz.

UDC Text Amendment approved by Mayor and Council regarding Prohibition of Ornamental Turf

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 6, 2023, Mayor and Council approved Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments to prohibit ornamental turf in new commercial, industrial, institutional, and common areas of residential development in order to support further water conservation measures administered by Planning and Development Services (PDSD) and Tucson Water.

Traffic Signal Pole Replacement - 5th Street and Rosemont Boulevard

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Next Generation Electrical, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), is scheduled to remove a damaged traffic signal pole and install a new pole at the northwest corner of the Fifth Street and Rosemont Boulevard intersection.

Mayor and Council approve EPA WaterSense Certified Fixture requirements in all new development

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

The proposed amendment to modify the current 2018 International Plumbing Code and 2018 International Residential Code to require the use of EPA WaterSense Certified Fixtures in all development was approved by Mayor and Council with a 7-0 vote on June 6, 2023.

Paul's Note - June 12, 2023

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

Recently, my staff and I attended a ceremony for TUSD graduates who had gone through TUSDs HEART program, which offers extra support to families and students experiencing homelessness.

Operation Splash 2023

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

Protecting the traveling public on City streets during Tucson’s summer thunderstorm season is the objective of the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility’s (DTM) Operation Splash campaign.

City of Tucson Opens Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

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City of Tucson Receives $2.7M from Governor Hobbs, Arizona Department of Housing to Address Unsheltered Homelessness

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

The City of Tucson Department of Housing and Community Development will receive $2.7 million in state funds to preserve existing emergency beds for people experiencing homelessness and to expand shelter services.

Lesko Introduces Bill to Commemorate the Semele Massacre

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 6, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a resolution to commemorate the Semele Massacre of 1933 when the Iraqi armed forces brutally massacred an estimated 3,000 unarmed Assyrian men, women, and children. During this tragedy, Iraqi forces looted and destroyed over 60 Assyrian villages.

Traffic Signal Work Kolb Road and Stella Road Intersection

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, crews from Next Generation, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to rewire the traffic signals at the Kolb Road and Stella Road intersection.

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U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs on Biden investigation: 'The FBI must hand over the FD-1023 form from June 30, 2020'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

The House Oversight Committee is investigating accusations that nine members of the Biden family received money from foreign nationals overseas, and the FBI must hand over evidence, Rep. Andy Biggs, R-AZ, said in a Fox News interview.

Steve K's Newsletter

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

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Ousted School Board President Nikkie Gomez-Whaley: 'This is what White privilege looks like'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

Nikkie Gomez-Whaley, former president of the Washington Elementary School District Board of Education, said other members ousted her as president based on "White privilege" after some parents had called for her removal altogether from the school board.

Lesko Statement on Debt Limit Vote in U.S. House

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 31, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the debt limit deal:

Paul's Note

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 3, 2023

Next Tuesday, June 6, my colleagues and I will hold two public hearings on code amendments related to the Prohibition of Ornamental Turf and the requirement to use WaterSense Fixtures in all new development.

Rep. Austin Smith: 'Democrat politicians like Hobbs aren’t anti-firearm...they just want the state to be able to protect itself, not little old you or me"