City of Tucson
Recent News About City of Tucson
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Tucson Fire Department Ranked Among the Top 100 Best Public Fleets
The Tucson Fire Department's (TFD) Fire Fleet Management team is being recognized as having one of the Top 100 Best Public Fleets in North America.
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City of Tucson Continues to Offer Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat
With high temperatures expected to hover around 110 for at least the next week, the City of Tucson is offering cooling centers seven days a week, from noon-4 p.m.
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Enjoy Tucson's 26th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
The City of Tucson, thanks to the sponsorship of the Desert Diamond Casino and Entertainment Group, an enterprise of the Tohono O'odham Nation, will be presenting the 26th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration.
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City Awarded Federal Grant for CNG Buses to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Under the leadership of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero to decarbonize the transportation sector as outlined in the City’s Climate Action Plan, the City of Tucson was awarded a $21,490,560 grant from the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) to purchase 39 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to replace the remaining high emissions producing diesel-fuel buses in Sun Tran’s fleet.
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Cool Off at a City Pool or Splash Pad
With extreme temperatures this week, you can cool off at one of the City’s 20 pools or seven splash pads.
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Additional Payment Assistance for Some Tucson Water Customers
The City of Tucson and Arizona Department of Economic Security are partnering to provide additional payment assistance for qualifying Tucson Water customers.
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City of Tucson hires Planning and Development Services Director
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.
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Traffic Signal Work - Irvington Road and Calle Santa Cruz
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.
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UDC Text Amendment approved by Mayor and Council regarding Prohibition of Ornamental Turf
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.
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Traffic Signal Pole Replacement - 5th Street and Rosemont Boulevard
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.
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Mayor and Council approve EPA WaterSense Certified Fixture requirements in all new development
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.
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Paul's Note - June 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.
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Operation Splash 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.
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City of Tucson Opens Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat
Read the News Release from Parks and Recreation
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City of Tucson Receives $2.7M from Governor Hobbs, Arizona Department of Housing to Address Unsheltered Homelessness
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.
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Traffic Signal Work Kolb Road and Stella Road Intersection
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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Steve K's Newsletter
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Paul's Note
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.
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How Do You Save Water?
How Do You Save Water?
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City Mandates Covid-19 Vaccines for Employees if Vaccination Benchmark Isn't Met by Friday
City Mandates Covid-19 Vaccines for Employees if Vaccination Benchmark Isn't Met by Friday.