Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
REMINDER: COMMUNITY MEETINGS BEGIN THIS WEEK FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - Tucson's Mayor and City Council and the Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) will host seven virtual meetings in January to engage the community in co-creating a shared vision for the future of the Central Business District (CBD). Arizona statute ARS § 42-6209(c) grants the City of Tucson authority to abate property tax for up to eight years if a property is located within a designated CBD and meets other specific criteria that would improve the property for economic development purposes. The 90-minute meetings will inform the Mayor and Council about the future of the CBD boundaries and requirements for the Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET). The first meeting is tomorrow, Jan. 7, at 5 p.m., hosted by Ward 3. Register for that session and others by following the link below.
Register for CBD sessions
ConnectTucson
COVID-19 WEDNESDAY UPDATE - As of today, Jan. 6, Arizona now has 574,680 positive coronavirus cases, with 7,206 new cases reported today (up from 5,932 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 76,423 cases are in Pima County (up 659 from yesterday). There have been 9,444 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (127 reported today), and 1,142 of those occurred in Pima County (5 reported today). The City of Tucson and Pima County remind you to always wear a mask in public and avoid socializing with anyone outside of your household during the pandemic.
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION: BY THE NUMBERS - Tucson Parks and Recreation worked hard throughout 2020, adapting to changing and challenging circumstances almost every day while remaining committed to its mission and the community. In 2020, the department accomplished many things, including the completion of a new splash pad at Lincoln Park, adding 14 shade structures over existing playgrounds, and achieving accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) for the third time. There also were more than 51,000 free COVID-19 tests given at City Parks and Recreation sites. Take a look back at some of the other accomplishments from the Tucson Parks and Recreation department by following the newsletter link below.
Read the Parks and Recreation January newsletter
Tucson Parks and Recreation
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/SHREDDING EVENT HAPPENING SATURDAY - The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) is bringing back Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events, with more options for residents. EGSD used to collect HHW through an outreach event once a month, but it suspended the collections when COVID-19 started. The revamped events will now be moving around the city, with two events being held in each ward throughout the year. EGSD is also adding document shredding at the sites (limit three boxes per vehicle). The first event will be held this Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Eastside Service Center, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd., from 8 a.m. to noon. Residents can drop off HHW, electronic waste, and paper documents for shredding at no charge.
See the 2021 schedule (PDF)
HHW general information
HHW materials list
SUN TRAN AND SUN LINK HOSTING JOB FAIR THIS WEEK - Sun Tran and Sun Link are hiring and will host a job fair this Saturday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Sun Tran Administrative Offices, 3910 N. Sun Tran Blvd. (near Prince Road and Interstate 10). This is an opportunity for Tucsonans who are out of work to find full-time employment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits while starting a career in the field of public transportation. Sun Tran is hoping to fill numerous openings for bus drivers and may be able to make on-the-spot job offers in some cases. A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is not necessary to apply for the bus driver position, but Sun Tran will provide a $250 hiring bonus to those who already have a valid CDL. Job seekers should bring identification and be prepared to fill out an application at the job fair.
Job openings at Sun Tran
Job openings at Sun Link
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