The City of Tucson is taking steps to address the affordable housing crisis by seeking Housing Choice Vouchers for a new rental complex. The project, known as the West Point Apartments II, will provide affordable supportive rental development in the Armory Park Historic Residential District in Downtown Tucson.The City of Tucson Housing & Community Development Department (COT-HCD) will authorize the City of Tucson Public Housing Authority (PHA) to submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Project-Based Vouchers under...
The City of Tucson has recently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for housing initiatives aimed at assisting individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The funding for this project will be provided through the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program, and the subaward will be awarded for City Fiscal Year 2025.The City is inviting eligible non-profit organizations to submit applications for three specific types of housing assistance: Transitional Shelter with Supportive Services, Tenant-Based Rental Assistance with Supportive Services, and...
On December 13th and 14th, 2023, the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) will be conducting maintenance work at the Golf Links Road and Camino Seco intersection. The project is part of the Proposition 101 - Tucson Delivers Better Streets Program, aimed at improving the city's road infrastructure.Under contract with Southern Arizona Paving, crews will be milling and paving the intersection to enhance the quality and safety of the roads. As a result, there will be lane reductions on Golf Links Road in both eastbound and westbound directions....
Rep. Steve Montenegro (R-Ariz.) has joined forces with fellow Arizona House Republicans to pen a letter urging Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego to reject any prospective consent decrees proposed by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This plea comes in the wake of a two-year DOJ investigation into the Phoenix police department.
Beginning Thursday, December 7, 2023, at approximately noon, Fourth Avenue will close south of University Boulevard to Eighth Street, with the exception of Sixth Street, for the 54th Annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) have advanced in the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bills, H.R. 6346 and H.R. 6192, have been approved and are now heading to the full House of Representatives for a vote.One of the bills, H.R. 6346, known as the Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The legislation requires the NRC to submit a congressional report that outlines any changes...
Fuel your passion, ignite your creativity, and embark on an unforgettable journey with Tucson Parks and Recreation's winter and spring indoor leisure classes.
Representative Austin Smith (R-AZ) has criticized Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes following her announcement that two board supervisors have been indicted by a Grand Jury for questioning the results of Arizona's 2022 election. These criticisms emerged amidst a tumultuous political landscape as Republican lawmakers continue to raise concerns about the state's electoral processes.
An inauguration and swearing-in ceremony was held Monday, Dec. 4, at the Tucson Convention Center for the mayor and reelected members of the Tucson City Council.
Climate Cabinet Action, an organization focused on climate policies, has assigned Representative Austin Smith (R-AZ) a failing grade for his lack of support towards the Green New Deal. This news comes in the wake of a broader evaluation of legislators' attitudes towards significant climate legislation.
The El Paso & Southwestern Greenway is a linear park with a walking and biking path, lighting, and landscaping that will connect Downtown Tucson with South Tucson, the Kino Environmental Restoration Project and The Loop.
Rep. Austin Smith (R-AZ), attended the second hearing on free speech conducted by the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Freedom of Expression at Arizona’s Public Universities, during which no Democrats were present. The hearing took place at Arizona State University (ASU) on Nov. 27.
The City of Tucson launched phase 1 of public input for the Tucson Rapid Transit project, helping to shape the City’s first high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.