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PRIMARY ELECTION UNDERWAY - Today, Aug. 4, is Election Day in Pima County. There are no City of Tucson offices being contested in the primary election, but there are many other races. If you still have your early ballot, you can drop it off at any polling place, but don't mail it. It won't arrive in time to be counted. Pima County is working to ensure that voters and poll workers are protected as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The workers have masks, plastic face shields, gloves, disinfectant spray, and hand sanitizer. Masks and proper social distancing are required for anyone who wishes to cast a ballot. If a voter does not have a mask, they will be provided one. The polls are open until 7 p.m. For additional voter information, contact the Pima County Recorder’s Office at (520) 724-4330.
From the Arizona Daily Star
Pima County Recorder's Office
NEW COVID-19 CASES TRENDING DOWNWARD AGAIN TODAY - As of today, Aug. 4, Arizona now has 180,505 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,008 new cases reported today. The number of new cases is much fewer than what we've seen over the past few weeks if all of the lab partner data was submitted on time. The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 16,809 cases are in Pima County. There have been 3,845 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 465 of those occurred in Pima County. Meanwhile, the City of Tucson maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website (link below) that includes information for businesses, residents, and even activities for kids. The site is updated as information evolves.
COVID-19 website
THRIVE IN THE 05 RESOURCE CAFÉ FEATURES THE TUCSON FIRE DEPARTMENT - The Thrive in the 05 Resource Café on Thursday, Aug. 6, will feature the Tucson Fire Department (TFD). The Thrive Resource Café is a half-hour live stream that takes place every Tuesday through Thursday on Facebook and Zoom. The purpose of the Thrive Resource Cafés is to highlight various community partners and resources available to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the Thrive Resource Café, hear from TFD Capt. Christopher Don about the Tucson Collaborative Community Care (TC-3) program and how the Tucson Fire Department has adjusted services during the pandemic. Any questions asked during the live stream will be answered in real time. Follow the link below to register for the Zoom call.
Register for the Thrive in the 05 Resource Café on Zoom
Thrive in the 05 website
Thrive in the 05 Facebook
HARVEST THE MONSOON RAIN - Summer typically brings plenty of monsoon rain that can be used on landscapes, instead of using valuable drinking water, if the rain can be captured correctly. Join the 2,654 customers with rainwater harvesting systems that have collected 70 million gallons of rainwater. Tucson Water offers rebates for both passive and active rainwater harvesting systems. Passive harvesting can be as simple as digging basins, berms, and swales to direct rainwater to plants. Active rainwater harvesting includes storing rainwater in a tank for later use, with overflow directed to the landscape.
Tucson Water rainwater harvesting rebates
Rainwater harvesting grants and loans
Workshops and project plans
EGSD HIRING MECHANICS - The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department's (EGSD) Fleet Services Division is looking for highly skilled mechanics to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, such as front-end loaders, side loaders, rear loaders, and heavy equipment. This position is for second shift, 2:30-11 p.m., with shift differential pay of $1 per hour for hours worked between 6-11 p.m. Applicants must have at least four years of experience in maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy and specialized trucks, construction vehicles, and street maintenance equipment. Applicants also must have a valid and unrestricted Class D Driver License.
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