Hello Tucson,
Mayor and Council will meet next Tuesday, December 10. One item I know will be of interest during the Regular (evening) Session is the Public Hearing: Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment: (C8-24-02) Multifamily Residential Development and Adaptive Reuse of Qualified Obsolete Commercial Buildings (City Wide). During Study Session we will continue our work to address two pressing concerns impacting Tucson: fentanyl dealing/use and homelessness.
Travel and Leisure Magazine just ranked Tucson as the #2 Best Food City in the US (just behind New York City). We oughta take pride in accolades like this:
Tucson was the first U.S. city to be deemed a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2015. Today, the destination continues to wow culinary connoisseurs with its distinct Native American and Mexican offerings dating back thousands of years. The best Tucson restaurants incorporate locally sourced ingredients into their drinks and dishes. With this in mind, prickly pear margaritas are a staple here, as are nopales (edible cacti). Tucson’s vibrant downtown district has 85-plus bars and restaurants, including Bata (which offers a largely veggie-focused menu — 90 percent of which is sourced within 400 miles of the restaurant) and taqueria Boca. Helmed by James Beard finalist Maria Mazon, Boca is famous for its flavorful tacos and salsa flights.
The strength of our local economy, driven by unique assets we’ve cultivated such as this, just earned Tucson excellent bond ratings from external entities like Moody’s: "The positive outlook on the city reflects the expectation that the city's economy will grow supported by new developments and that its financial position will remain sound, supported by management's demonstrated ability to make timely budgetary adjustments as necessary to maintain financial flexibility." Kudos to the Mayor and Council and our city management and city employees for this achievement, accomplished through solid fiscal management.
Let It Glow! Let it Glow! Let it Glow!
ZooLights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power, will transform Reid Park Zoo into a sparkling holiday wonderland.
A beloved Tucson tradition, ZooLights will feature over a million dazzling lights, illuminated sculptures, festive holiday displays, and captivating light shows. This family-friendly celebration is packed with holiday cheer, including visits with Santa and other holiday characters, snow falling in the desert, nightly entertainment, sweet treats, and themed activities. New highlights this year include an 18-foot-tall, illuminated gingerbread house, an Enchanted Winter Forest, and a stunning 36-foot lighted and decorated signature tree – the tallest live tree in Southern Arizona – perfect for memorable holiday photos. Buy tickets HERE. The event takes place from 6:00 to 8:30pm daily. Starting December 5 through the 23rd, with Encore Nights from December 26 to the 30th and January 2nd through the 5th.
Tucson Police Department- Traffic Watch
Reckless and unsafe driving remains one of the top concerns for Tucson residents and our TPD Traffic Safety Unit is dedicated to making our roadways safer through daily practice enforcement. Immediate officer response can be reported through 911 but if you see this happening frequently in your neighborhoods, you can make an online report via Tucsonaz.gov/trafficwatch. An officer later reviews this information to contact the registered owner of the vehicle and they can receive citations. Please watch video for easy instructions HERE.
Calls from Santa
Santa and his elves are excited to bring some holiday magic to local children with the Santa’s Calling program hosted by the City of Tucson Parks & Recreation Program. Children aged 4-8 will have the chance to talk with Santa and hear his elves working behind the scenes. To participate, complete the online registration form in either English or Spanish (link below) by Sunday, December 8. Be sure to be available by phone from December 10-12, between 5:30-8 p.m., to receive Santa’s call. Children who cannot be reached will receive a special letter from Santa.
Online registration form
Healthy Companions Clinic
Pima County Health Department and UA will be hosting a Healthy Companions Clinic on December 18th at the Salvation Army Hospitality House from 8:00 AM to Noon. This is a focused outreach event aimed at encouraging individuals, including those experiencing homelessness, to seek care for themselves and their pets.
Please find the flyer for the event attached. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle.Magana@pima.gov.
Casa Alitas
Our office has been filled with your donations these past couple of weeks. We thank you for all that you are bringing in. Casa Alitas is still in need of more of the following:
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Kids- Long sleeves for 4-7 year old's
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Kids - Warm sweatshirts, jackets, hats, mittens, and scarfs
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Kids - Long pants in all sizes
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Women - small size new underwear
- Warm small travel blankets
Donations can be dropped off at the Ward 6 Council Office, located at 3202 E. 1st Street, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 1pm.
Community Events and Resources
Midway Village Planting Party
Join Tucson Clean and Beautiful for a family-friendly desert tree & shrub planting party from 9-11 am! RSVP HERE Everyone is welcome!
Emerge
For more than two decades, Emerge's Holiday House event has stood as a testament to our community's unwavering compassion for people experiencing domestic abuse. This cherished tradition is possible because of people like you, who come together with a shared heart to bring joy to survivors and their children during the holiday season.
Every year, Holiday House provides approximately 350 families with the opportunity to experience the joy of giving and receiving gifts from loved ones at no cost. Holiday House welcomes families participating in Emerge programs into a festive space where they can choose gifts for one another and make joyful memories. These simple acts are a powerful step on their journey to healing.
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As we look forward to opening Holiday House in mid-December, we invite you to join us in strengthening this tradition. By donating new, unwrapped items from our Holiday House wish list, you'll help create an experience that brings joy to survivors and their families, reminding them they are not alone and that their community supports them.
There are many ways you can support Holiday House this year. You can donate items from our wish list. Additionally, you can visit our Amazon Wish List or make a monetary donation. Each gift made by Monday, December 9, 2024, will help Holiday House remain a bright light for families moving toward safety and healing.
Thank you for helping create a community that centers the safety of people experiencing domestic abuse, and that celebrates love and joy through the healing process.
Holiday Flea Market - Thunderbird Heights Wilmot Desert Estates
Join the Thunderbird Heights-Wilmot Desert Estates Neighborhood for a multi-house holiday market and yard sale on Saturday Dec. 7 from 8am -12pm. Neighbors will be selling homemade crafts, art, plants, and yard sale items.
Neighborhood Boundaries: Speedway to 5th & Wilmot to Sahuara
Featured addresses:
- 5902 E Rosewood St
- 6027 E Rosewood St
- 6119 E Rosewood St
- 6035 E Rosewood St
- 6219 E Hawthorne St
- 5902 E. Hawthorne St
- 705 N Alamo Ave
- 6025 E 5th Street
- 6026 E Baker St
- 712 N Rook Ave
- 951 N Sonoita Ave
- 711 N Ruston Ave
- 6181 E 4th St
Ready, Set, Rec Ward 6 Van
Upcoming Meetings
Mayor and Council Meeting
Tuesday, 12/10
View agenda online: https://tucsonaz.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline
Watch live:https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live
29th Street Crime Coalition
Thursday 12/5, 6pm – 8pm
Midtown Police Station
1100 S. Alvernon- Northwest corner of 22nd and Alvernon in the public meeting room
5th/Alvernon Crime Coalition
Wednesday 12/18, 6-7pm
Ward 6 Council Office, 3202 E 1st Street
City of Tucson Resources
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