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I’ve accepted Senator-Elect Ruben Gallego’s invitation to serve on his transition team. When word leaked, rumors started that I would leave to work for him (I AM NOT!). What our volunteer transition committee will do is review staff applications, help create advisory committees, and provide help in setting up state offices, including one in Tucson. More details at https://tinyurl.com/pursz7e6. Anyone interested in a job with the Senator should send me a cover letter and resume.
 Senator Elect Ruben Gallego and Vice Mayor Kevin Dahl.
A New Mural: and You Can Help!
Come help paint the mural alongside professional artist, Ndubisi Okoye, and enjoy *free food, live music, and community resources! Saturday, November 16, 10 am to 2 pm at Max’s Center Attractions, 2032 N. Stone Ave. This is your chance to leave your mark on the Sugar Hill Neighborhood and celebrate the power of public art.
This project is one of the community-selected Thrive in the 05 Action Activities [thriveinthe05.us20.list-manage.com] funded by the City of Tucson’s HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. It is made possible by the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, and contributions from Sugar Hill residents—past and present.
 Music and Sustainability: Come Listen!
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Watershed Management Group (WMG) present two multidisciplinary free concerts based on sounds of the watershed. The two groups collaborated previously when WMG designed and installed rainwater-supported landscaping at the Symphony’s headquarters in Ward 3, 2175 N. 6th Ave., across the street from Mansfield Park. Ward 3 provided some of the plants and helped with the planting.
 The concerts at Watershed Management’s Living Lab, 1137 N. Dodge Blvd., are on November 22 and 23. Lab tours begin at 5 pm and the concert starts at 6 pm. Before the concert, you can enjoy rainwater refreshments and tour WMG's demonstration site for hydro-local living and watershed resilience. The campus is supported by rainwater for all indoor and outdoor needs almost year-round, and includes extensive rain gardens, a native food forest, a 10,000-gallon underground cistern, art exhibits about Tucson’s history of flowing creeks and rivers, a kids’ play area, and composting toilets.
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Naomi Lee is the newest addition to the Ward 3 Team. She was born and raised in South Tucson and graduated from Sunnyside High School. She left for Brown University where she majored in Political Science. Naomi says when she was growing up, her family needed help in the form of food stamps and other assistance. Her experience made her want to understand the bureaucratic decisions and red tape that make it hard for those who need government services the most to receive them.
 Vice Mayor Kevin Dahl and new Council Aide Naomi Lee.
She returned from Brown wanting to give back to the community that supported her. Naomi was hired as a field organizer for Mission For Arizona, part of the National Democratic Party. In 2023 she was hired by the City of Tucson as a Community Enrichment Coordinator. In this role she worked closely with residents in Ward 3 who live in the 85705 zip code (Thrive in the 05). Naomi says during this time she made meaningful connections with neighbors who she was supporting in their community goals. It was a natural fit when Naomi transitioned over to Ward 3 staff.
 Ward 3 Council Aides Naomi Lee and Marlene Avelino.
On the personal side, Naomi was just married last month. She lives with her husband Darian and dog Harper.
 New Council Aide Naomi Lee and her dog, Harper.
We are lucky to have someone so caring and passionate about helping the Ward 3 community!
I needed to get rid of an old CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) computer monitor, and I could not just throw it in the garbage. It turns out this is highly dangerous for the environment and illegal. In Tucson, CRTs are considered "Hazardous Household Waste" (HHW) and need to be disposed of correctly. Usually, the City has one HHW event a month at different locations throughout Tucson. I really needed it out of my house, however, and could not wait. Unfortunately, getting rid of an ancient monitor was not easy, and I found only one place in town that would dispose of it for free and safely: Suburban Miners.
 The front gate of Suburban Miners.
Located at 3820 East Blacklidge Drive, this business specializes in disposing of electronics with environmentally sound methods. Suburban Miners opened their doors to the public 8 years ago and is currently owned and operated by Eric Peterson. They take anything that plugs in and re-sell what they can to bulk buyers or give away what they can't use to the Habistore. Their main clients are businesses that are upgrading their systems and have offices full of old computers, printers, monitors, and such and call on Suburban Miners to dispose of all that hardware. Included in that are hard drives and other secure storage devices, to which Suburban Miners issues "certificates of destruction" upon disposal. Eric tells me they destroy around 800-900 drives a day. The rest they sell as scrap. Their goal is to not throw anything away and to keep as much E-waste out of the landfill.
 Suburban Miners owner Eric Peterson with a cart full of e-waste ready to be recycled.
Although their main clients are businesses, anyone can drop off electronics for free. In case they have to pick up at a residential site, the cost is $50 no matter the size. For businesses, they pick up E-waste at no charge. If you are interested, contact Eric Peterson and his team at https://suburbanminers.com/ or call them at (520) 406-7446.
 Boxes of e-waste ready to be sorted for recycling.
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 MELANIE/ #A852891
Age: 6 years
Qualities:
Meet Melanie! This little gal may be missing an eye, but she's certainly not lacking in personality! Melanie just returned to PACC from a brief foster break, where she was scared at first but blossomed once she was comfortable. She is potty trained and friendly with big and small pups. Her foster said, "She is so loving and ready for her human!"
Fee:
Melanie has a $0 adoption fee. A $20 license fee applies to adult dogs. Adoption includes spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and a free vet visit.
Contact:
Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12pm - 7pm.
Wednesday 1:30-7pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
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RillitoBend Neighborhood Association Meeting
Saturday 11/16, 1-3 pm
Northminster Presbyterian Church
2450 E Fort Lowell Rd.
Samos Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday 11/19, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
1609 E. Spring St.
Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association Meeting
Wednesday 11/20, 6 - 7 pm
1510 E. Grant Rd.
Flowing Wells Neighborhood Association Meeting
Thursday 11/21, 6-7 pm
Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center,
1660 W Ruthrauff Rd.
Sugar Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting
Thursday 11/21, 6 - 7:30 pm
Donna Liggins Center,
2160 N. 6th Ave.
Amphi Neighborhood Association Meeting
Thursday 11/21, 6 - 7 pm
Woods Memorial Library,
3455 N. 1st Ave.
The Ward 3 office is open at 1510 E. Grant Rd. from
9 am -1 pm, Monday through Friday. Staff will answer phone messages, emails and requests for meetings by the next business day. Leave your message at 520-791-4711 or email ward3@tucsonaz.gov.
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Balboa Heights Planting Party November 16 at 9 AM
Garden District Yard Sale November 16 From 7-8 AM
Solar Energy Education for Homeowners November 18 From 6-7:30 PM
Special Presentation by Arizona Game and Fish on November 20
Community Forum on The Realities of Addiction Related to Homelessness in Arizona
Community Invited To Discuss Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements Code Change
 The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) invites the community to join a virtual meeting to learn about upcoming proposed changes to regulations for electric vehicle (EV) charging in Tucson and provide input. In connection with proposed changes to parking standards being reviewed under the Community Corridors Tool (CCT) code amendments, PDSD is evaluating changes to existing EV charging standards under current parking requirements.
Mayor and Council adopted electric vehicle supply equipment regulations in 2022 to establish standards for electric vehicle readiness in new commercial and multi-family construction. These requirements are intended to expand access to charging infrastructure through a phased approach by ensuring that new development provides EV infrastructure for current and future users in Tucson.
PDSD staff conducted a community survey of the implementation of the regulations to evaluate their effectiveness. Based on the survey results and feedback provided by Mayor and Council at their September 11, 2024 Study Session, areas of potential adjustments to the code were identified. These relate to requirements for site expansion and establishing a path to right size EV requirements when less parking is provided are being proposed.
Staff invites the community to provide feedback on the proposed modifications to Tucson’s electric vehicle charging standards by attending the meeting below.
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Home For the Holidays Party For Compass Affordable Housing on December 4 From 4:30-6:30 PM
Introducing Cyclovita! December 7 From 10 AM to 3 PM
 Next month Amphi neighborhood will host the first Cyclovita along four blocks of car-free streets with a winter market at one end and a resource fair at the other. Cyclovitas are meant to be hyperlocal, so if you're from the neighborhood or the general area (nearby neighborhoods) we invite you to check it out. Learn more by clicking below. Questions about Cyclovita? Contact LSA!
Mother's Street Clean-up Sunday December 8 at 9:30 AM
Team Up To Clean Up Your Neighborhood
What is Team Up To Clean Up?
The City of Tucson, along with community partners, is organizing a citywide clean-up effort. Residents, families, students, community groups, and businesses are invited to join forces to clean and enhance our neighborhood.
For more details on events dates and times, visit: Team Up To Clean Up.
No Tools Needed!
The city provides all necessary materials and will handle trash disposal.
Want to Clean at Your Own Pace?
You can get recycled 55-gallon bags from your local ward office, courtesy of our local breweries.
For questions, email Steven at steven.laturco@tucsonaz.gov
Schedule for Tucson Home Sharing Events
Watershed Management Group Tucson On The Move Events
 
Free Hot Soup From November 12- March 14
Free Workshop!
Ready, Set, REC! in November
Grocery Sharing at Tucson Food Share - 2500 N. Stone Ave.
Groceries are shared Mondays 4:30 - 6 pm, Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm, and Saturdays from 8 - 9:30am. https://tucsonfoodshare.org/ has more information about volunteering, donating, or requesting delivery.
We welcome your feedback!
Please feel free to email us at Ward3@tucsonaz.gov
To subscribe to this newsletter go to https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
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