 Hello Tucson,
The Mayor and Council will be meeting on Thursday this week due to the election tomorrow (please VOTE! 😊). During Study Session we will hold an Executive Session regarding our litigation with the Air Force over PFAS water contamination. We will also be reviewing the current parameters in place for aid groups seeking to offer food and other essentials in city parks. It is likely we will initiate a process for community dialogue on those rules to be sure the community (housed and unhoused alike) are best served by our approach. During Regular Session we will be taking action on the proposal to limit the hours of Hookah Lounges, requiring that they close at midnight (2am for those holding liquor licenses since that pulls them under state rules). That’s the first step we’re taking; at a meeting in the near future we will also take action on adding a special business licensing requirement so establishments with persistent crime and TPD call outs can be held accountable through the revocation or suspension of that special license to operate.
New Pool Hours November 12 – March 30, 2025
Tucson Parks and Recreation has announced its winter pool schedule, running from November 12, 2024, to March 30, 2025. The winter pools are heated to 78-82 degrees and will be open for adult lap swim as well as recreational swim times. Please note that diving boards and slides will not be available. For the full pool schedule, visit tucsonaz.gov/parks.
Park Place Mall’s Mural Art Project
Park Place Mall hosted a dedication ceremony for Arizona’s largest mural, created by local artist Jessica Gonzeles, on Saturday, November 2nd. Jessica’s design captures the vibrancy and Southwestern culture of Park Place Mall. We invite the community to come and enjoy this remarkable new work of art.
Location: A 26,400 sq. ft. (~450 ft wide by 62 ft tall) section of the exterior wall located near Cinemark Century Theaters. Here’s a glimpse of the finished project.
Reid Park Zoo Welcomes Tsavo the African Elephant
Tsavo, a spirited 16-year-old male elephant, has recently joined the Reid Park Zoo’s herd of five female elephants. His arrival is part of the AZA African Elephant Species Survival Plan® (SSP), which coordinates with zoos across the country to promote the health, welfare, and genetic diversity of elephants.
Tsavo is adjusting well to his new habitat and bonding with his care team. As he becomes more comfortable, he’ll begin interacting with the rest of the herd: Semba, mother of Nandi, Penzi, and Meru, and Lungile, who acts as a nurturing “allomother” to the younger calves.
At times, Tsavo can be spotted on the Zoo Cams or on the far side of the elephant habitat. Stay tuned for updates as he grows more acquainted with the herd and explores the more visible parts of his habitat.
Help Spread the Word
 Thank you to everyone who continues to participate in the recycling program! We’d like to address a few ongoing issues: some people are still using white, clear, and black bags for recycling, and loose plastic is being placed in bins. Please help spread the word that only the orange Hefty ReNew bags are accepted for recycling, and all items must be bagged—no loose materials, please.
Casa Alitas
Thank you for bringing in your winter donations. Our office is open Monday - Friday from 9am-1pm, the Ward 6 Office is located at 3202 E. 1st Street. They are in desperate need of small-sized clothing.
- New underwear for all in small sizes
- Shoes all sizes and any style
- Jackets, sweatshirts, sweatpants
- Men's belts
- Socks (new or lightly worn) for men, women and children
- Toiletries and female hygiene products.
Know Where to Throw Town Hall by ESGD
Join the Environmental and General Services team at the Ward 2 Council Office for a Know Where to Throw Town Hall! Learn more, get involved and ask questions about the City's recycling programs!
- Blue Bin Recycling- Paper, Metal, Number 1,2,5 Plastics, and Cardboard https://bit.ly/46e4aK2
- Orange Bin Hard to Recycle Plastics- Hefty ReNew and ByFusion Orange Bag Program https://bit.ly/OrangeBin
- FoodCycle at Home- Residential Food Waste Drop Off Collection for the Los Reales Composting Facility https://bit.ly/FoodCycleAtHome
- Household Hazardous Waste- Proper disposal for chemicals, paints, batteries and more gov/hhw
Community Events and Resources
Garden District Plant Swap & Give Away
Pinecrest Neighborhood Association
Please join the Pinecrest Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 5:30pm for a Public Safety Meeting. Brandi Champion, City of Tucson Housing First Director, and Sgt William Corrales of the Tucson Police Department Community Outreach & Engagement Team will be joining us to talk about the actions the city is taking to deal with the unhoused and actions we can take in our neighborhood.
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You have two options for the meeting: Join us in-person at Desert Sky Community School or online at bit.ly/fall24meeting [bit.ly]. If you attend in-person, you may want to bring your own chair, since there are a limited number of adult-sized chairs at the school.
Martha Cooper Library Grand Re-Opening
Ready, Set, Rec Ward 6 Van
Upcoming Meetings
Mayor and Council Meeting
Thursday, 11/7 and Tuesday, 11/19
Watch live:https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live
Agenda: https://tucsonaz.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline
Vista Del Monte neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30pm
Ward 6 Council Office (3202 E 1st St.) and online via Zoom (link below)
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859359303 [us06web.zoom.us]
Meeting ID: 878 5935 9303
Alvernon/Grant Initiative Meeting (AGI)
Tuesday, 11/12, 6pm
Emmanuel Church, 1825 N Alvernon Way
Division Advisory Committee (DAC) hosted by TPD Operations Division East
RSVP only, send email to ODE@tucsonaz.gov.
Wednesday, 11/13, at 6pm
Erik D. Hite Eastside Substation (9670 E Golf Links Rd)
5th/Alvernon Crime Coalition
Wednesday, 11/20, 6pm-7pm (CHANGE of date this month)
Ward 6 Council Office, 3202 E 1st Street
29th Street Crime Coalition
Thursday, 12/5, 6pm-8pm
Midtown Police Station - Public Meeting Room (1100 S. Alvernon- Northwest corner of 22nd and Alvernon)
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