A Note from Ward 6 Council Office...

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Date:12/16/2024

Hello Tucson

My team at Ward 6 and I would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season...we’ll share more on Mayor and Council actions in the New Year. Thank you, Tucson!

Karin Uhlich

Winterhaven Good Neighbor Guidance

The 75th Winterhaven Festival of Lights begins this Saturday, and we have put together this Good Neighbor Guidance. As you all know, the event is beloved by the community at large, but some attendee behaviors make it really tough for the neighbors and neighborhoods surrounding the event area. When attending this wonderful event, please be safe and take into account the neighborhoods. The Events team works closely with the Winterhaven neighbors and Vice Mayor Dahl’s Ward 3 Office to ensure that the event is as safe and community friendly as possible, but we still receive calls each year from neighbors who have their holiday joy dimmed down due to this event. This is a reminder help get the word out on how to attend this Tucson tradition and not have a negative impact in the community. For more information on the event, click here.

Volunteers Needed for Annual Point in Time Count of People Experiencing Homelessness In Pima County

Volunteers are needed for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a community-wide initiative to survey individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Pima County.

The PIT count will take place in the early morning hours of January 29, 2025. Volunteers will be assigned to various areas throughout the City and parts of Pima County to survey unsheltered individuals and collect key information. This count offers a snapshot of homelessness in Pima County on a single night.

“Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the Point-in-Time Count! It requires hundreds of people to make it happen. It's a great opportunity to connect with your community and help our unhoused neighbors,” said Kat Davis, Continuum of Care Manager for Housing and Community Development for the City of Tucson.

The PIT count is organized by the Tucson Pima County Coalition (TPCH) and is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. TPCH will coordinate the event and provide training for volunteers on Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., prior to the count. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. On the day of the count, volunteers will conduct interviews using a standardized electronic survey. They will be grouped in teams, each led by a team leader, and assigned specific areas to cover.

The data collected during the count is crucial for TPCH, Housing and Community Development, and other community partners. It helps identify gaps in services, improve support for the unsheltered, and is used to request funding from the federal government.

Instructions for registering for the 2025 Everyone Counts! Pima County Street Count:

Go to: https://bit.ly/PIT2025

Log in or create a “City of Tucson Community GIS HUB account.” Create the Hub Account by clicking “Create Account” and following the instructions. You’ll receive an email from “ArcGIS Notifications notifications@esri.com” with the subject line “Your City of Tucson Community GIS account” with an activation link. (Creating an account will allow you to complete the registration form, helps us organize volunteers, and will serve as your access to the survey on the morning of the Count.)

Once your account is activated, go back to https://bit.ly/PIT2025 and click the “Complete Application Form” button.

Complete the Application Form and hit the “Submit” button. You will see a thank you screen once you application has been successfully submitted.

Planning Commission Study Session to Review Community Corridors Tool

On December 18, 2024, the City of Tucson Planning Commission will hold a study session to review the proposed Community Corridors Tool project. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. both in-person at the Mayor and Council Chambers (1st Floor City Hall, 255 W. Alameda) and virtually via zoom. The agenda and meeting materials may be found on the Planning Commission page here.

The Planning Commission study session is informational. It will be an opportunity for the Commission and the public to learn about the current draft of the proposal and how community feedback has been integrated as we continue to refine the proposed code amendment.

There is an opportunity for public comment during the call to the audience. You may also provide input to the Planning Commission via comments submitted to PlanningCommission@tucsonaz.gov. The study session will be recorded and the meeting recordings are available online, again, on the Planning Commission webpage, usually within 48 hours of the meeting.

If you are interested in learning more about the Community Corridor Tool please visit our website. We have background information, a report and recorded presentations from our August and November Meeting. Lastly, we have a feedback form.

We will also be making updates to the Community Corridors Tool webpage in the upcoming days to reflect the newly revised materials for the Planning Commission study session, an updated Frequently Asked Questions, and additional supportive information and relevant research related to the project. We will follow up with an email once those updates are made.

Stone Avenue Complete Streets Project Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Stone Ave mini flyer about the ribbon cutting ceremony

The City of Tucson’s Ward 6 Council Member Karin Uhlich, Ward 1 Council Member Lane Santa Cruz, and Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) Director Samuel Credio invite the community to join them for a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the completion of the Stone Avenue Complete Streets Improvement Project, spanning from Alameda Street to Ochoa Street. This project reimagined the roadway to enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, including the extension of a two-way protected bike lane south from Alameda Street through downtown. The roadway was repaved, and green Stormwater infrastructure was added to serve as a protective barrier for the bike lanes. The celebration will feature remarks from the council members and DTM Director, followed by a bike ride ribbon-cutting event. This project was funded by two voter-approved initiatives: Prop 101 Tucson Delivers Better Streets and Prop 411 Safe Streets.

flyer with date and time information and pictures of council members

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:

Kids- Long sleeves for 4-7 year old's
Kids - Warm sweatshirts, jackets, hats, mittens, and scarfs
Kids - Long pants in all sizes
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

Free Microchips for Pets at PACC

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is providing free microchips for pets in Pima County every day from Nov. 27 to Jan. 5. According to industry data, pets with microchips are about three times more likely to be reunited with their owners if lost. Yet, only 15% of the nearly 10,000 stray animals PACC has taken in this year have been microchipped or wearing a tag. Click HERE for more information.

Cartoon picture of a dog and cat wearing stethoscopes

Tamale Workshop at Las Milpitas Community Farm

Love tamales and a beautiful farm setting? Then come to Las Milpitas Community Farm on December 21st for a Tamale Workshop! This event will be help from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.

We’ll bring the masa and supplies; you bring your own fillings and a hearty appetite. The workshop is gardener-led and open to the public, but please register HERE to attend.

Santa Cruz River HOLIDAY Farmers’ Market

The Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market is getting even more festive for the holiday season. Come shop for fresh fruits and vegetables grown locally in Southern Arizona without chemical pesticides, plus we’ll have handmade jewelry, artisan goods, holiday treats, live music, and more! Market starts at 3pm - 6pm at MSA Annex: 267 S Avenida del Convento.

Steve K's Music Events

Join Steve K preforming at the Zoo Light's

December 28th from 6-8pm

You can catch him at

Flora's on December 19th from 5-8pm

Ready, Set, Rec Ward 6 Van

Upcoming Meetings

5^th/Alvernon Crime Coalition

Wednesday 12/18, 6-7pm

Ward 6 Council Office, 3202 E 1^st Street

Mayor and Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

View agenda online: https://tucsonaz.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline

Watch live:https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live

City of Tucson Resources

Report non-emergency problems at 311. You can call or use the link below to submit a request. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Residents/311-Service-Request-Portal
View completed, in progress/scheduled, planned Prop 411 projects.... : https://tucsondelivers.tucsonaz.gov