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* * * This message has been distributed by the City Manager's Office. All content contained in this message is an expression of the elected official. * * *
From: Ward 3
Contact: 520-791-4711 or ward3@tucsonaz.gov
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Whether you barbecue or picnic, gather with family and friends, travel, use the day off to hike in the mountains, or just rest and relax, I hope your Independence Day is great. Please also take some time to remember the reason we celebrate: the founding of our country based on some revolutionary principles of freedom and democracy.
Our nation was formed in defiance of a sole tyrannical ruler. Our founders created the Constitution of The United States to ensure that our government and president was beholden to a set of built-in checks and balances – thus protecting citizens from oppressive authoritarian rule. What do you think? As we celebrate our 250 years of this democratic experiment, how are we doing?
 Photo credit: KOLD News 13.
One thing I ask you to consider NOT doing for this holiday is setting off loud fireworks in your neighborhood. I ask on behalf of the many dogs, veterans, sleeping babies and others who are triggered by the noise. The day after July 4 is the busiest time for our animal shelters as they are flooded with confused dogs who have run away because of their terror.
 Image courtesy of Pima Animal Care Center.
Dog owners please keep your dogs inside that evening. As an added measure, you can make sure they have ID on their collar or are microchipped. Some other options: leave the TV or radio up loud and sit with your dog. Thunder jackets are effective. In extreme cases, some vets will prescribe a doggie sedative (don’t use human drugs). Dogs struggle to make sense of all the nearby explosions, thinking they are a threat to our family, so if you have a dog please provide as much protection and assurance as you can.
Please be kind as you celebrate Fourth of July!
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 ID# A889970
Age: 5 years
Qualities:
Hester shares her kennel with another PACC pup and has been playful and easygoing when meeting other dogs in playgroup. She will require a careful cat intro in a future home (or may do best in a feline- free home). She is truly a spectacular pup and we’re left scratching our heads as to why she’s still with us in the shelter. We know that the perfect family is out there, looking for the perfect pup! Ask to meet Hester today!
Hester has been at the shelter since June 07, 2026
Fee:
Hester 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.
 ID# A901514
Age: 2 years
Qualities:
Pawzilla came to the shelter with 3 other cats. He was really having a hard time adjusting to shelter life, but now he is finally starting to feel safe and comfortable being himself. He will need some time to get used to his new home at his own pace, but he hopes to become a great companion for you.
Pawzilla has been at the shelter since May 23, 2026
Fee:
Pawzilla 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.
Fee:
Pets have 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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 The Ward 3 office is open at 1510 E. Grant Rd. from 9 am - 1 pm for walk-ins or later by appointment, 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.
We welcome your feedback!
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Next Mayor & Council Meeting |
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The next Mayor and Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 21.
Once available, the agenda will be posted here:
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Ward 3 Neighborhood Meetings |
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Fort Lowell Corridor Crime and Safety Meeting
Every third Tuesday of the month, 5:30-6:30 PM
AGM, 3544 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Alvernon Grant Initiative Meeting
Every second Tuesday of the month, 6-7 PM
Emmanuel Church,
1825 N. Alvernon Way.
Desert Mallow Neighborhood Association
Wednesday 7/8, 6-7 PM
Ward 3 Community Room
1510 N. Grant Rd.
El Cortez Neighborhood Association
Thursday 7/9, 6-7:30 PM
Donna Liggins Center
2160 N 6th Ave.
Feldman's Neighborhood Association
Thursday 7/9, 7-8 PM
St. Luke's Home,
615 E Adams St.
Mountain First Neighborhood Association
Saturday 7/11, 9-10 AM
Mitchell Park
1100 E Mitchell St.
Dodge Flower Neighborhood Association
Saturday 7/11, 10-11:30 AM
Lighthouse Church,
2568 N. Palo Verde Blvd.
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Saturday, June 1-July 27
Saturday, July 4
July 13-August 3rd
Saturday, July 18
Wednesday, July 22
Saturday, July 25
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4th of July Holiday No Change To Trash & Recycling Collection Service
The 4th of July holiday will be observed on Friday, July 3, 2026. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal schedule on Friday. All City of Tucson customers will have their trash and recycling serviced. The Los Reales Sustainability Campus and landfill services will be open on Friday.
City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. Customers may leave a message for Environmental Services Customer Service at (520) 791-3171 or email EShelp@tucsonaz.gov.
Holiday collection schedules are available online or through the free Recycle Coach app to receive notifications about their trash, recycling, and Brush & Bulky collections.
Flashing Yellow Arrow Improvements
Beginning in mid-June, P.A.C.E. Electrical Construction, Inc., under contract with DTM, began the installation of flashing yellow arrow (FYA) signals. Nine total intersections throughout the City of Tucson will receive these federally funded improvements. Crews are scheduled complete one intersection every two weeks and will complete all intersections by the end of September 2026.
Here are the upgrades coming to your Ward:
Garden Movie Nights
Pools In Ward 3 Are Now Open For The Summer!
Roadway Improvements In Amphi Acres
 DTM will be in the Amphi neighborhood, starting in early July, to begin prep work for a mill and pave project. This project is part of the Prop 411: Tucson Delivers Better Streets Program. Please see the attached postcard being mailed out to residents this week.
Roadway Improvements In Old Pascua and Barrio Blue Moon
 DTM will be in the Old Pascua and Barrio Blue Moon neighborhoods, starting in late June, to begin prep work for a mill & fill project. This project is part of the Prop 411: Tucson Delivers Better Streets Program.
Railroad Underpass Project Work Over Grant Road And Closure
May 22 - August 5, 2026 - Construction activities will begin on the Grant Road underpass at the Union Pacific Railroad, closing eastbound and westbound travel on Grant Road in the project area. Grant Road will reopen to traffic on August 5, 2026.
VITA Extended Tax Prep Help Through October
City Of Tucson Announces Cooling Centers For
Extreme Summer Heat Relief
From Monday, June 1, to Sunday, Sept. 30, the City of Tucson will operate six cooling centers to provide temporary designated areas for the public to utilize and escape the heat during peak hours. The cooling centers will operate on a seven day a week schedule and will be extended an additional month this year to incorporate the month of September. All City operated cooling centers are located along Sun Tran bus routes, ensuring they remain accessible to keep vulnerable community members safe from extreme heat.
The six City-operated cooling centers will be open daily from noon – 4 p.m., including the City observed holidays on Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth), Friday, July 3 (Independence Day observed), and Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day). The centers will also be open on July 4th.
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Donna Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.
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El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road., Building #9
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Fred Archer Center, 1665 S La Cholla Boulevard
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Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th St.
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Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road.
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Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way
St. Francis Cooling Center at Ward 3
Chill Space at Ward 6
The Ward 6 Chill Space offers shower facilities for those in need.
Free Gun Locks At Ward 3
Do you need a lock for your guns? Swing by our office at 1510 E. Grant Rd. from 9 AM-1 PM and come pick up a free lock while supplies last.
Preparedness Resources For Immigrant Families
Community Rapid Response Team https://rapidresponsetucson.com, 520-221-4077
 A handy bilingual Know Your Rights card for your wallet (pictured below) is available free, in quantities, from Ward 3 or at the Gloo Factory.
Family Preparedness Plan for Immigrant Families, in English and Spanish. Click the buttons below to download a PDF file of the plans.
Other resources:
Tucson IDA First Time Homebuyer Loans
Tucson IDA will be launching a new program on April 1st, which will provide $15,000 to first-time homebuyers. Funding will last through August 2026
City of Tucson Lead Hazard Reduction Program!
St. Francis Community Food Pantry Has Moved!
Now also open on Tuesdays from 5-7 PM.
Find Food Access Resources In Tucson
Tucson food assistance providers are seeing a sharp rise in demand from families affected by delayed federal benefits, such as SNAP and WIC. At the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, there is an increase in first-time visitors, many of whom had never sought food assistance before. Volunteers are working overtime to assemble emergency food boxes for those suddenly without access to those benefits. The Community Food Bank offers help multiple times a week during varying hours continues to distribute food at its main location, 3003 S. Country Club Road, and through partner agencies across Southern Arizona. Officials urge residents in need to reach out early, as local inventories may fluctuate if the shutdown continues. You can also find a list of food resources by following the This is Tucson link below.
Friends of Ward 3 Is Helping Rio Vista Elementary
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 - 9:30 am.
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