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RESCHEDULED: WARD 4 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH HAPPENING THIS WEEK - The 20th Annual Ward 4 Back to School Bash, originally scheduled for last Saturday, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 28, from 4-6 p.m. This past weekend's event was postponed due to severe weather. The Back to School Bash will remain a drive-thru format. For more information, follow the link below, or email ward4@tucsonaz.gov.
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CORRECTED DATE: SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - The City of Tucson Planning Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. (not tonight as reported last week), on a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Code to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). An ADU is an independent housing unit with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living and sleeping space, built on the same lot as a primary residence. These units have been legalized in other communities to create more affordable housing, support multi-generational households, and provide more options for residents who wish to age in place. You can submit written comments or request to speak at the hearing by sending an email to PlanningCommission@tucsonaz.gov. The agenda materials and instructions on how to join the virtual public hearing can be found on the Planning Commission page linked below. The draft Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) proposal was developed based on community goals, feedback at public meetings, online comments, and input from a stakeholder group representing a range of viewpoints and expertise. All amendments to the Unified Development Code are reviewed by the Planning Commission, which makes a recommendation to Mayor and Council, which will hold a public hearing on these types of code amendments. That hearing will provide an additional opportunity for public comment.
You can review the presentation, meeting summary, and video of the recent public meetings.
Project website
FAQ about ADUs
Planning Commission
REGISTER FOR TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION KIDCO AFTERSHCOOL - Tucson Parks and Recreation's KIDCO Afterschool program will resume for the 2021-22 school year. Programming will be available from the time of school dismissal until 6 p.m. on all in-person learning days (excluding City holidays). Register online at the link below or by calling Registration Services at (520) 791-4877. The Discount Program is available to city residents who qualify. Those who are interested can call that same number to schedule an appointment to apply. Any discounts must be applied prior to registration.
Register at EZEEreg.com
Discount Program
JOB OPPORTUNITY: BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR - The City of Tucson's Business Service Department (BSD) is recruiting for a business administrator. The successful candidate will administer and manage the City's budget analysis and development functions, including advanced research and data/economic modeling using complex methodologies and statistical techniques. The position also coordinates the annual budget preparation process and prepares and presents the budget and funding information to City management. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, or business administration; five years of experience in database manipulation, statistical analyses, or spreadsheet and/or statistical software usage; at least four of five required years in a supervisory capacity in a budget development and administration-related functional area; and a valid and unrestricted Class D Driver License. The application deadline is Aug. 15.
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COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO RISE IN ARIZONA AMONG UNVACCINATED PEOPLE - Today’s, July 26, COVID-19 dashboard update from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) adds 1,441 new cases but no deaths. Since March, ADHS reports 98% of COVID-19 deaths have been in those not fully vaccinated. The department has an interactive map with vaccine distribution sites (link below), and there are multiple locations throughout Tucson. So far, more than 3.7 million people in Arizona, or 51.6% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and more than 3.32 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses.
Pima County vaccine registration, or call (520) 222-0119
Arizona Department of Health Services interactive map
COVID-19 testing locations and hours
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
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