Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
MAIL-IN BALLOT RETURN DEADLINE APPROACHING - If you still have your mail-in ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election, the recommended deadline to send it back is tomorrow, Oct. 29, to ensure it arrives by Election Day. You can also drop it off in person at a number of Early Voting locations (link below), open through Monday, Nov. 4. In addition to the presidential election, many local and state races and numerous propositions are before voters. Pima County encourages voters to research the races and remember to vote both cards and both sides. Most ballots in Pima County have races for 34 elected offices, 13 statewide propositions, and up to six additional local and school propositions.
Early voting sites and ballot drop-off locations
Pima Votes voting information
Pima County Recorder's Office election calendar
REID PARK ZOO WELCOMES ANOTHER AFRICAN ELEPHANT - Reid Park Zoo recently announced a big addition to its elephant habitat. Tsavo the African elephant, who came from a zoo in Florida, is a 16-year-old male known for his bold personality. He joins the Zoo’s herd of five female elephants on a recommendation from the Association of Zoos & Aquarium's (AZA) African Elephant Species Survival Plan ® (SSP). The SSP works cooperatively with other zoos to maximize the health, well-being, and genetic diversity of the species. Moves such as this closely mimic the natural behavior of wild elephants, as male elephants commonly move between herds while female elephants raise their calves in family groups. Tsavo is doing well, settling into his new habitat, and getting to know his new care team. As he becomes more comfortable, he will begin to get to know the rest of the herd: Semba, mother to Nandi, Penzi, and Meru, in addition to Lungile, who acts as an allomother to the younger calves.
Read more about Tsavo
TAKE A SURVEY ABOUT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS - Pima Association of Governments (PAG), the metropolitan planning organization for the greater Tucson region, wants to hear from you as it develops a Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP). The plan seeks to improve regional transportation options for cyclists and pedestrians. The RATP will define a long-term vision for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, establish priorities and evaluation tools, and implement the improvements.
Take the survey
STAY ACTIVE AND FIT AT A RECREATION CENTER NEAR YOU - Take advantage of fitness opportunities and recreation amenities by using a recreation center near you. Tucson Parks and Recreation offers free access at nine locations throughout the city. Two types of passes are offered for all other locations, Universal and Restricted. Universal Passes must be purchased for Armory Park, El Pueblo, Morris K. Udall, Randolph, and William M. Clements centers. The Restricted Pass can only be used at Donna R. Liggins Center. Depending on the location, benefits may include using the gymnasium, weight room, indoor track, racquetball courts, locker rooms, and game areas. All participants must take a certification class before using weight equipment. For more information on locations and fees, follow the links below.
Recreation centers
Membership options at Tucson Parks and Recreation centers
Weight room orientation/certification video
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