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TUCSON MAYOR REGINA ROMERO AND OTHER ARIZONA MAYORS LEAD EFFORT TO BRING AMTRAK PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE BETWEEN TUCSON AND PHOENIX - Several Arizona mayors, led by Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, are asking Arizona’s congressional delegation to support Amtrak’s proposed expansion of frequent and reliable passenger rail service. Amtrak’s vision calls for passenger rail service that will connect Tucson, Phoenix, and the West Valley with three round trips per day, as well as the possibility of daily service to Los Angeles. “I am pleased to join my fellow mayors from both Pima and Maricopa County in supporting a new passenger rail line between the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas,” said Mayor Romero. “This new service will yield important economic benefits throughout the region, increase travel options for millions of Arizonans, and help us reduce our carbon footprint." Funding for passenger rail is included in the proposed bipartisan infrastructure bill. Amtrak’s vision, known as Amtrak Connects US, proposes new and enhanced passenger service in key corridors throughout the country, including a new service line between Tucson and Phoenix.
Amtrak Connects US
VICE MAYOR NIKKI LEE HOSTS 20TH ANNUAL WARD 4 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - The annual Ward 4 Back to School Bash returns for its 20th year this weekend. The 2021 Back to School Bash will take place on Saturday, July 24, from 8-10 a.m. outside the Ward 4 Office, 8123 E. Poinciana Drive. The Ward 4 Council Office of Vice Mayor Nikki Lee will give away 750 backpacks filled with school supplies. Out of an abundance of caution for local families during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be a drive-thru format. Participants will not leave their cars, and supplies will be brought directly to each vehicle in line. Backpacks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the student must be present to receive their backpack. This family-friendly event is open to all members of the community.
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MOBILE COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES CONTINUE THIS WEEK - Vaccine hesitancy remains high in many high-risk communities due to a range of reasons, including mistrust and lack of access to culturally relevant and accurate information. The Pima County Health Department says COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and the department continues to offer mobile vaccination sites. New sites are added and locations sometimes change, so check the link below for the latest information. So far, more than 3.6 million people in Arizona, or 51.1% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, while nearly 3.3 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses.
Pima County vaccination sites or call (520) 222-0119
EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT: MY PARKS AND RECREATION STORY (VIDEO) - July is National Parks and Recreation Month. In the video linked below, meet Miguel Garcia, and hear why he is so passionate about his job at Tucson Parks and Recreation.
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Tucson Parks and Recreation
WATERMELON WEDNESDAYS CONTINUE AT REID PARK ZOO (VIDEO) - Visit Reid Park Zoo on Watermelon Wednesdays in July. There are only two Wednesdays left where the animals will receive fresh watermelon enrichment. The Zoo will be feeding watermelons to many of its mammals, birds, and reptiles. The animals love to break open and dig into these sweet treats. You can see Watermelon Wednesdays for no additional with normal Zoo admission.
Watermelon Wednesdays
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Reid Park Zoo
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