Oct. 28 PCFYI: Voting, cycling and Halloweening

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Newsletter 2

Oct. 28, 2022 - Vol. 7, No. 20

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Today’s the last day to request an early ballot

This is it! Today, Oct. 28, is the last opportunity for registered voters to request an early ballot for the general election. 

Once you receive your early ballot, be sure to mail it by Nov. 1 to make sure it’s received by Election Day, Nov. 8. 

If you can't return it in time, no problem. Just bring your completed ballot in the signed affidavit envelope to any Vote Center on Election Day. 

Request your early ballot

Find a Vote Center at pima.gov/VoteCentersMap.


house

Supervisors vote to create Pima County Regional Affordable Housing Commission

The Pima County Board of Supervisors this month took a major step toward creating more housing options for community residents by supporting a Pima County Regional Affordable Housing Commission.

The board approved creating the commission on a 4-0 vote at its Oct. 18 meeting. District 1 Supervisor Rex Scott didn’t vote on the motion because he was traveling and missed the meeting. But he's a big supporter of the effort.

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El Rio Preserve

Discover water views
and wildlife on The Loop
at El Rio Preserve

Enjoy the water from various viewing platforms at El Rio Preserve on The Loop in Marana. Or walk around the pond, a local birding hot spot. Check out the saguaro-studded red hill at this end of the Tucson Mountains. And shaded picnic tables provide a place to take a break.

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downtown Tucson

Got thoughts on Downtown Tucson?
Take the survey

The Downtown Tucson Partnership's Social Justice Committee is conducting a survey to assess the perceptions of downtown through a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Take the five- to seven-minute survey in English or Spanish.

TAKE THE SURVEY


Cyclovia

Join Pima County
in the Cyclovia celebration this Sunday

Cyclovia returns to Tucson this Sunday, Oct. 30, and Pima County will be there to celebrate closed streets and healthy fun. The 5-mile-long block party runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes activity hubs for food, dancing, rock climbing, bike tricks, information and more.

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Cullen

Wishing you
a healthy Halloween

Costumes, candy … and Dr. Cullen? Pima County Health Department Director Dr. Theresa Cullen wants all the little ghosts and goblins — and the big ghouls, too — to stay safe while on the prowl this Halloween. Follow these frighteningly easy tips.

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biogas facility

Looking back on a year of Pima County’s innovative Renewable Natural Gas facility

If you find the right place to stand at the Tres Ríos Water Reclamation Facility, you can see through time.

In front of you stands a Tyrannosaurus rex, emerging from a prehistoric jungle into a modern world of oil rigs and flaring smokestacks. Turn around and you’ll find yourself gazing at a complex setup of pipes, compressors and other equipment. It’s all part of the newest and most innovative addition to Pima County’s largest wastewater reclamation facility.

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SAHVC

Volunteer at the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center

Help visitors create lasting memories of Pima County and Southern Arizona by volunteering at the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center. Volunteers play a critical role at the center, which is located on the first floor of the Pima County Historic Courthouse.

You can greet guests from all over the world and share what you love most about our beautiful region. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the SAHVC and complete your application at www.visitsouthernarizona.com/.

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PACC shares tips on a happy Halloween for furry friends

With Halloween just a few days away, the Pima Animal Care Center wants to remind you of some Halloween safety tips to help keep your family members safe on the spookiest night of the year!

And don’t forget PACC’s Halloween Spell-tacular party Oct. 30. Enjoy family-friendly activities, food trucks, games and more. Most importantly, meet hundreds of animals who are ready to be your new “boo!”

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The Library’s on TikTok

Find new book recommendations, what our libraries have to offer and even what goes on behind the scenes ... all on your phone. And now on TikTok!

Meet the social media librarian behind the content and learn how he's managing 43 different social media pages.

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