|
Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW PARK TOMORROW - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 1 Council Member Lane Santa Cruz, and Tucson Parks and Recreation will break ground on the City’s newest park, Barrio Nopal Park, 311 E. Elvira Road. The event will take place tomorrow, May 3, at 4:30 p.m., and will mark the beginning of a transformative project for the community. The new park will feature a variety of amenities, including a new splash pad area, a shade structure, a playground, restrooms, a new walking path, ramadas, benches, and lighting. Funding for the project was secured through a combination of Tucson Delivers Great Parks + Strong Connections 2018 voter-approved general obligation (GO) bonds and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Barrio Nopal Park project details
Event listing
Read the news release
ICYMI: MAYOR ROMERO AND VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATED EARTH DAY BY BEAUTIFYING THE 29TH STREET THRIVE ZONE (VIDEO) - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and Team Up to Clean Up Tucson joined the 29th Street Thrive community, Tucson Clean & Beautiful, and City of Tucson employee volunteers to take part in an Earth Day cleanup event. The 29th Street Thrive Zone is the area located within Alvernon Way, 22nd Street, Craycroft Road, and 29th Street. The cleanup took place Friday, April 19, at Pima Community College, 29th Street Coalition Center, 4355 E. Calle Aurora. Mayor Romero led the effort to create the 29th Street Thrive Zone to expand investments to improve residents’ quality of life.
Watch the video
Team Up to Clean Up Tucson
JOIN NEXT WEEK'S WATER FESTIVAL - You're invited to attend a Water Festival with Tucson Unified School District fourth graders on Wednesday, May 8, from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Lakeside Park, 8201 E. Stella Road. Tucson Water has invested in a robust K-12 education program focused on water resources and water conservation, reaching more than 25,000 students a year. Water Festivals are educational field days that provide a deeper understanding of the water cycle. Register by following the link below. Email zakkaim@arizona.edu if you have questions.
Register
EXPLORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CITY OF TUCSON - The City of Tucson is hiring for multiple positions in various departments. Our professional, friendly team is driven by the opportunity to make a difference in the community where we work and play. As a proud Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA-compliant employer, we are committed to embracing, retaining, and developing an effective and diverse workforce dedicated to delivering high-quality services to the community of Tucson. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, free life insurance, free long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a stable pension plan. Apply online by following the link below.
City of Tucson jobs
|
