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MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TOMORROW - The Mayor and Tucson City Council will meet tomorrow, May 27, in a Special Study Session to discuss draft agreements for grants from the We Are One/Somos Uno Tucson Resiliency Direct Loan Program, managed by the Business Development Finance Corporation (BDFC). The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. tonight, May 26. Mayor and Council will also discuss the strategy for spending CARES Act funding, as well as numerous other items. The meeting is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. and will be held online. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public will not be permitted to attend in person, but the meeting will be streamed live on YouTube at the link below.
Watch the meeting tomorrow on YouTube
Tucson Resiliency Direct Loan Program (PDF)
BDFC website
HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY - The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) Clean Air Program has issued issuing an Air Pollution Advisory for today, May 26, due to the potential for elevated levels of ground-level ozone air pollution in the Tucson area. People who are sensitive to air pollution may experience shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation, wheezing, and breathing discomfort. If sensitive to ozone, individuals may want to limit outside exertion in the afternoon when elevated levels of ozone pollution are more likely to occur. Intense outdoor physical activity causes faster and deeper breathing, which allows ozone to penetrate into parts of the lungs more likely to be injured. Driving less, avoiding idling your car too much, and fueling your car after 6 p.m. are some of the key ways to limit ground-level ozone. For a complete list of tips and warnings, visit the links below.
PDEQ pollution advisory
PDEQ website
PIMA COUNTY TO HOST EVICTION PREVENTION RESOURCE FAIR - The Pima County Justice Court will hold an Eviction Prevention Resource Fair on Thursday, May 28, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Those attending can learn more about resources for rental assistance, eviction delays, legal assistance, jobs, pets, and more. Bilingual assistance will be available. Agencies ready to help will be present. Social distancing guidelines will be in place, and Court access will be limited. Please wear a face mask or covering. Justice Court is located at 240 N. Stone Avenue. For more information, call (520) 724-3171.
Pima County Justice Court
MOVE TUCSON VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS THIS WEEK - The Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility invites you to attend a virtual town hall for Move Tucson, a long-range transportation master plan, on Thursday, May 28. There are two opportunities, either for call-in or through Microsoft Teams. A forum for Spanish speakers will be held at noon, and a bilingual forum will be held at 6 p.m. Hear from the Move Tucson team, ask questions, and learn more about the year-long planning process. The plan will consider the needs of people who walk, bike, use public transit, drive, and deliver goods and services on City streets. The outcome of the planning process will create a list of prioritized projects and programs to drive future funding decisions. Learn more and access either event at the Move Tucson link below.
Move Tucson
Department of Transportation and Mobility
TUCSON RANKS NO. 1 IN U.S. GOOGLE SEARCH FOR 'HOMES FOR SALE' SINCE COVID-19 - A LendingTree analysis of Google search data reveals the 10 cities with the largest spikes in online home sales. Tucson received the largest percentage increase in Google searches for “homes for sale” with a 164.71% increase by the end of April. LendingTree believes Americans are resuming their house hunting online after taking a pause during the initial stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. Low interest rates and the anticipation that there may be fewer buyers appear to be driving renewed interest in the housing market.
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