Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
TUCSON WATER WARNS OF IMPOSTORS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER HOMES - Tucson Water is warning customers that it has received several complaints of individuals coming to homes and asking to be let inside to collect water samples. The individual arrives unannounced, then presents a badge identifying him as a Water Department employee. He also states he needs to check the water in the house, including in the bedrooms. Personal items were discovered missing after one resident allowed the individual to enter the home. Incidents have been reported in the areas of Sunrise and Swan, and Speedway and Camino Seco. Tucson Water reminds you that employees will only come to your home after an appointment has been made in response to an issue related to water quality/pressure or a high water bill. Employees always have an identification badge, wear a Tucson Water uniform, and drive a marked City of Tucson/Tucson Water vehicle. Employees very rarely need to enter the home to collect water samples, as that can usually be accomplished by collecting a sample from an outdoor spigot. Residents who are approached by anybody claiming to be from Tucson Water without making prior arrangements for an appointment nor seeing a Tucson Water uniform or marked water utility vehicle should refuse them entry, and call 911 as soon as possible.
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Tucson Water
PUBLIC HOUSING OFFICES TO REOPEN THIS MONTH - Starting the week of Monday, April 26, The City of Tucson's Housing and Community Development's (HCD) public housing offices will be open for walk-in assistance on Tuesdays, from 8 a.m.-noon, and on Thursdays, from noon-4 p.m., and the offices will begin performing routine work orders. Meetings can also be scheduled by appointment. Rent will not be collected in the public housing offices, so continue to mail or drop off your rent at the HCD Main Office, 310 N. Commerce Park Loop. If you plan to visit in person, be advised that you will be required to wear a face mask, maintain 6-feet of social distancing, and answer questions to screen for COVID-19 or the flu. Please stay home if you are not feeling well or are experiencing any flu symptoms, such as headache, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, cough, or fever.
HCD reopening and COVID-19 information
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Contact HCD by email: HCDAdmin@tucsonaz.gov
Contact HCD by phone: (520) 791-4171
WATCH THE BUDGET TOWN HALLS - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and City Manager Michael Ortega recently held a series of virtual town halls to provide a platform for community members to voice their priorities for the City of Tucson's next fiscal year budget, which begins on July 1. The series was organized into four unique town halls with focused discussions on Infrastructure and Mobility, Climate Action and Adaptation, Community Safety, and a Resilient Recovery. All of the town halls are available for viewing by following the link below.
Watch the Budget Town Halls
COVID-19 MONDAY UPDATE AND VACCINE SCHEDULING - As of today, April 12, Arizona now has 850,236 positive coronavirus cases, with 675 new cases reported today (up from 540 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 113,764 cases are in Pima County (up 105 from yesterday). There have been 17,086 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (0 reported today), and 2,369 of those occurred in Pima County (0 reported today). Meanwhile, if you want a COVID-19 vaccine at a Pima County site, you can register online at the link below. Help is also available in English and Spanish by calling (520) 222-0119 for those who are unable to make an online appointment. To register at the state-run University of Arizona site, follow the state/UA link below, or call (844) 542-8201. So far, more than 2.56 million people in Arizona, or 35.7% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, while more than 1.69 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses.
Pima County vaccine registration
State/UA vaccine registration
COVID-19 testing locations and hours
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
USE CONTACTLESS PAYMENT WITH GOTUCSON PARKING APP - A safe return to work or entertainment is in your hands with the GoTucson Parking mobile app. Download the free app for fast, convenient, and touch-free payment at any parking meter in Downtown Tucson, Fourth Avenue, or Main Gate Square. Plus, extend time directly from the app so you can continue shopping and dining. To download the app, follow the link below.
GoTucson Parking mobile app
Park Tucson website
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