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MAYOR ROMERO RELEASES 2026 OPEN LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY ON THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAFE CITY INITIATIVE - Follow the link below to read Mayor Romero's new 2026 open letter to our Tucson Community. In October 2025, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero published her open letter to the Tucson community to launch the Safe City Initiative. The initiative improves community safety and quality of life by building a framework that aligns homelessness response, mental health and substance use support, violence prevention, courts, and public safety partners. In the year since launching, Tucson's Mayor and Council took numerous steps to continue building out the initiative framework, connecting prevention, intervention, enforcement, and community engagement so progress is measurable, coordinated, and responsive to community needs. These steps have included establishing the Safe City Task Force, the Safe City Dashboard, and the adoption of the Safe City Action Plan.
Mayor's 2026 Letter to our Tucson Community (PDF)
HALLOWEEN ON CONGRESS STREET: RIDE WITH SUN TRAN AND SUN LINK - Downtown Tucson is getting into the Halloween spirit. As costumed characters make their way downtown, Congress Street will transform into a pedestrian-friendly space for Halloween night. From 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, through 3 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Congress will be closed to vehicle traffic from Toole Avenue to Scott Avenue. Sun Link and Sun Tran offer a convenient way to get to downtown without the hassle of driving. The Sun Link streetcar will service all stops along its route, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. If you'll be downtown on Halloween, you're urged to watch for streetcars while walking on Congress.
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REGISTER TO ATTEND 'THE STREETS EQUATION' BUDGET FORUMS - Join "The Streets Equation," a series of in-person and virtual forums where residents can share feedback on street maintenance and construction, transportation, and road safety, as the City plans its fiscal year 2028 budget. Forums will include budget education, informational presentations, small-group discussions, and opportunities for resident feedback. The first (virtual) forum is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, from noon-2 p.m., on Zoom. You may select any of the events, regardless of the ward in which you live. Follow the link below for dates, times, locations, and registration links.
The Streets Equation
STAY ACTIVE AND FIT AT A RECREATION CENTER NEAR YOU - Take advantage of fitness opportunities and recreation amenities by using a recreation center near you. Tucson Parks and Recreation offers a free Community Pass providing access to eight locations throughout the city: Fred Archer, Cherry Avenue, El Rio, Freedom, Marty Birdman, Oury, Quincie Douglas, and Santa Rosa centers. Three other types of passes are offered for all other locations: Universal, Restricted, and the Senior Activity Card. Universal Passes must be purchased for El Pueblo Center, Morris K. Udall Center, and William M. Clements centers. The Restricted Pass can only be used at Donna R. Liggins and Randolph centers. The Senior Activity Card may be used at Armory Park Center, El Pueblo Activity/Senior Center, and Morris K. Udall/Carol West Senior Center, or at all other recreation centers during senior activity days. Depending on the location, benefits may include using the gymnasium, weight room, indoor track, racquetball courts, locker rooms, and game areas. All participants must take a certification class before using weight equipment. For more information on locations and fees, follow the links below.
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TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CONCERT THIS WEEKEND - The Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) concludes ¡Fiesta Latina! with a Día de los Muertos concert Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall. Rooted in Mexican culture, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a centuries-old holiday honoring ancestors and loved ones who have passed. Families create ofrendas (altars) with photos, candles, and keepsakes to welcome their spirits back. The concert includes Venezuelan composer Inocente Carreño’s Margariteña, written to celebrate his homeland. Singer and songwriter Edna Vazquez will be the featured artist, performing original compositions including Sola Soy and Sana, along with cultural favorites such as Bésame Mucho and others. The concert also will include Trio Tucson, under the direction of Alberto Ranjel, with guitar and vocals by Alex Arenas, Diego Nava, and Belen Valle, and, as is tradition, the sounds of Mariachi Aztlán.
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