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Date: 11/6/26
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A message from Council Member Schubert
Salutations, November!
By the time this newsletter hits your inbox, we’ll be on the other side of Election Day. I hope you’re able to catch your breath after a busy season as we look ahead to the holidays. It’s another afternoon buzzing with activity here at our midtown Ward 6 office, and I’m starting this newsletter early in the week with Democracy Now! (courtesy of 91.3fm KXCI) on in the background.
Last Saturday’s Halloween was one for the books, with most of Congress Street downtown closed to cars and open to people, bicycles, skates, and the Sun Link Streetcar. The rain didn’t seem to deter the crowds, and it was so much fun to see so many people out getting soaked in their costumes and seeking cover from the downpour. The streetcar was packed, and so were the stops—I kept imagining the impact on local traffic if all those riders were in cars instead and felt thankful for our public transit system. Did you go to Congress Street on Halloween?
 Here’s a bonus snapshot of CWA Local 7000 Vice President Desi Navarro and I at a voter engagement event that morning:
 Monday morning started off bright and early, and in community. W6 Chief of Staff Kylie, Council Aide Becca, and I attended the Southwest Institute, a half-day program for civic leaders hosted by the Center for Jewish Resilience (CJR) to facilitate conversation and collaboration with higher education, civic, interfaith and elected officials regarding identifying and responding to antisemitism. It was a valuable opportunity to connect, and I found the small group discussion particularly helpful in terms of gaining a deeper understanding of specific ways the W6 team and I can promote inclusion and understanding across differences.
 Since it’s a Mayor & Council meeting week, the rest of the day flew by with check-ins with City Manager Thomure, Mayor Romero, and Tucson DSA and didn’t wrap up until later in the evening. Since I didn’t have my bicycle with me, I took the short walk to Speedway to take the #4 bus home. It was a quiet ride despite nearly all of the seats being taken, and my stop near the UA came up before I knew it.
Most of Tuesday was devoted to preparing for the following day’s Study Session and Regular Meeting. We had a few meetings throughout the day covering topics ranging from the Living Landscapes update (more about that in the Mayor & Council Recap) to the Sun Tran rider suspension policy to an exciting new project downtown on Stone Avenue, courtesy of the same duo who runs La Rosa.
We also staffed two shifts for expanded office coverage since it was Election Day. We wanted to ensure that people would be available if anyone contacted the Ward 6 needing assistance with any voting-related concerns. Fortunately, it was a quiet day, and we weren’t alerted to anything out of the ordinary.
I ended the day by meeting with an 8th grader for a mentor/mentee session. We got connected because my friend is one of their teachers. They’re preparing a presentation about plastic recycling and the ways in which we deal with waste here in Tucson—I think the topic will continue to evolve as they meet with more mentors. We had an excellent conversation, and I appreciated their thoughtful questions.
Feel free to click over to the Mayor & Council Recap to read highlights about what happened at the Study Session table and Regular Meeting dais on Wednesday. You’ve probably noticed by now that our meetings tend to be on Tuesdays but occasionally fall on Wednesdays due to other considerations. In this case, it was pushed back due to Election Day. During the break between sessions, we crossed the street over to Ceres for some fresh pasta—and then returned later for a round of honey gelato swirled with pistachio sorbetto!
 Thursday started off with one of my favorite activities: a community cleanup. Since it was scheduled for 8am on a Thursday, we weren’t sure who would be able to participate, but we ended up having an excellent crew! We picked the intersection of Speedway and Alvernon as one of our cleanup locations since we tend to see a lot of 311 reports in that area related to litter, illegal dumping, and code violations. W6 Council Advisor Lisa and I made sure we included a problem alley that I had heard about from a Peter Howell resident, just south of the gas station. It was a beautiful morning of community. Thanks to everybody who came!
 That afternoon, W6 Chief of Staff Kylie and I had lunch with District 3 Supervisor Jen Allen and her Chief of Staff CJ. Afterward, I decided to walk to a streetcar stop to get home but passed by a bus stop on the way and had a feeling it would be faster. Sure enough, the Transit app told me the #1 would be there in 3 minutes, and it was a quick ride home.
That night, I spoke at Capilla Guadalupe in South Tucson as part of a bilingual discussion series about Pope Leo VI’s new encyclical about protecting humanity in the time of AI. Brian Flagg, whom I see when I volunteer at Casa Maria most Fridays, had invited me a few weeks ago. I shared some thoughts about how I see my role as a leader—that I work to translate values into policy, and that we each have our own role to play in helping build a more peaceful and just society. It was so uplifting to be in a room filled with people nodding their heads in agreement to ideas about serving the common good and believing in the dignity of all people.
 It’s Friday morning as I wrap up this week’s summary. I took the morning off Casa Maria to drive my wife to the airport, and I’ll meet her where she’s going tomorrow. We’ll be celebrating some significant milestones on her side of the family over the weekend in the Midwest.
Tonight, I’m looking forward to talking to a group of Girl Scouts about running for office and how policy gets made. They’re 7-14 years old, so I’m focusing on making sure I keep things engaging and accessible—and dare I say, fun?
There’s a ton happening here in Tucson this weekend if you’re staying in town. One option is Saturday’s third annual Sabor ng Bayan event happening at the Coalition space on 7th Street just off 4th Avenue, hosted by Kei Ann Mandanas of Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats.
Another option is a community block party and unveiling of a mural by local artist Pen Macias to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Jewish Family & Children’s Services (JFCS) of Southern Arizona on Sunday. JFCS is a local nonprofit organization that provides free behavioral health services to people from all backgrounds while running additional programs for families in need, holocaust survivors, and youth.
 That afternoon, W6 Council Aide Becca will attend the 2nd annual family day event hosted by Tucson Fire Department (TFD) in my place, and I’m crossing my fingers that she can snag an “I ♥ TFD” t-shirt for me.
Let’s not forget that Sunday is also W6 Volunteer Mark’s birthday! He’s been volunteering for W6 for nearly 14 years. Kylie baked his favorite kind of cake, tres leches. Happy birthday to Mark!
 No matter what you end up doing over the weekend, I hope you get some time to spend in the company of loved ones.
  All smiles at the end of our open house. Photo by June Hucko
Mayor and Council Recap
Council Member Schubert joined her Mayor & Council colleagues at City Hall on Wednesday for the first November meeting of the month - read on for some of the highlights.
And as a reminder, you can view the full meeting recordings on the City of Tucson’s Livestream YouTube channel and find materials + meeting summaries (including legal action reports) from past and future meetings on the City’s Mayor & Council meeting agenda webpage.
Living Landscapes Update
Study session kicked off with a presentation about the Living Landscapes Initiative of City of Tucson Planning and Development Services. Living Landscapes combines three related efforts:
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Update to Commercial Rainwater Harvesting (CRWH) standards
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New Residential Rainwater Harvesting/Low Impact Development (LID) standards
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Development of a Tucson-Specific Plant List
The presentation this week was just one step of a long process that will include reaching out to landscape architects and nurseries, contractors, environmental groups, and a public hearing. We anticipate this will come back to Mayor and Council in Spring 2027.
Thank you for all the work that has gone into the Living Landscapes Initiative, especially Planning and Development Services, the Landscape Advisory Committee, Ward 3 Council Member Kevin Dahl, and those who have already given their input for the past 3 years. I trust this process and recommend those who would like to be a part of that to give that feedback to be considered for incorporation.
If you have thoughts or recommendations on any of these Living Landscapes Initiatives, please contact:
If you reach out to PDSD, we would appreciate if you would also cc Ward 6 to keep us in the loop about your feedback: Ward6@tucsonaz.gov
Safe City Update
The monthly Safe City Update included two topics: City of Tucson’s Dedicated Domestic Violence Court and updates on the Safe City Initiatives Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
COT Dedicated Domestic Violence Court
Domestic violence takes many forms, ranging from visible physical harm to 'invisible' abuse like financial control and psychological coercion. It frequently goes under-reported or completely unreported. Even when there is intervention by the criminal legal system there are lasting impacts on an individual or family, such as economic instability, physical and mental health issues, and housing difficulties.
Established in 2012 and working in collaboration with Emerge Center for Domestic Abuse, the Dedicated Domestic Violence Court uses evidence-based practices and interventions for people experiencing domestic violence as well as those perpetrating it, to ensure healing, accountability, and long-term success for all involved.
The COT Dedicated Domestic Violence Court is an important component of our multi-agency effort to address immediate harms and prevent future violence. The court's goals align directly with several key City initiatives, including the Prosperity Initiative, increasing affordable housing, and providing support for unhoused individuals. CM Schubert is particularly focused on ensuring these resources are accessible to our most vulnerable populations. According to the 2026 Point in Time Count, domestic violence was a contributing factor for 275 unhoused individuals (12.9%) of the 2,130 individuals were experiencing homelessness.
Safe City Initiatives KPIs
The KPI dashboards under the Safe City Initiative are now live for public review. CM Schubert and the Ward 6 office are keeping a close eye on KPI #3.2 Bus Stop Safety incidents. Currently, the dashboard tracks incident numbers without defining what the incidents are. It is important to note that an incident on the bus can range from non-violent issues, such as loitering, to safety concerns, such as assault. According to the 2025 Sun Tran Incident tracker, the overwhelming majority of incidents (+95%) are non-violent. As the Transit Ambassador program rolls out this Fall, we look forward to seeing the impact of these trained experts in resource navigation, de-escalation and service referrals. The program may not only address bus stop incidents, but simultaneously improve connections to shelters, treatment programs, and social services.
TPD Federal Grant
The Consent agenda included a grant for approval from the Dept. of Justice Grant called COPS TEP – which stands for Community Oriented Policing Services Technology and Equipment Program. CM Schubert and Ward 6 staff reviewed this memo thoroughly and noted that in the agreement there were concerning immigration status, data sharing and surveillance. To prepare for the vote, we reached out to the City Attorney and TPD for more information.
Immigrant and data sharing concerns
Ward 6 staff reached out to City Attorney, Roi Lusk, to see if the same approached used with the FY25 Edward Byrne grant discussed at the September 9th Mayor and Council meeting would be implemented again. He confirmed that yes, the city will include a cover letter as part of the grant acceptance. The cover letter states that Conditions 2, 3, 4, and 12 are non-enforceable based on previous court decisions. Additionally, a judge ruled earlier this week that the DOJ cannot require immigration enforcement or data collection as a part of law enforcement and juvenile justice grants. You can hear City Attorney Lusk’s comments from the meeting here.
Surveillance concerns
We had a briefing with TPD leadership and asked questions about intended use of these funds. The $4.2 million from this grant is designated for police vehicles, specifically:
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47 Ford Mavericks or similar support vehicle ($2.820M total)
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6 Motorcycles for patrol officers ($210K)
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5 Ford SUV Interceptors or F150 Police Responders with upfit ($470K)
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1 Mobile Command Vehicle ($700K)
To address surveillance concerns, we submitted follow-up questions to TPD:
Q: Will any of the purchased patrol vehicles or support trucks come equipped with, or install, Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) or Mobile Video Recorders (MVRs)?
A: No. The vehicles do not come equipped with ALPRs or MVRs, and there are no plans to install ALPRs to them.
Q: How do these vehicles impact current TPD fleet sizes?
A: These purchases will replace existing aging equipment rather than expand the fleet.
Q: What is the purpose of the Mobile Command Vehicle, and will it feature surveillance technology?
A: This vehicle is being designed to serve as a community resource vehicle for public outreach and city events, it will not be a standard police command post.
Q: Can you share the incident types and number of times the Mobile Command unit deployed was deployed in the last two years?
A: The Mobile Command unit has primarily been used for Safe Cities deployments and major events (4th Avenue Street Fair, Garmin Marathon, Gem Show, etc). From fueling records, the current unit was used about 30 times in the past two years.
Q: What surveillance technologies are included in the vehicle?
A: TPD Command Post has police radios and a cellular data connection for a mobile computer.
Q: What is the current number of Mobile Command units in the TPD fleet, and would this add to the total or replace an existing vehicle?
A: There is one full-size command post and six "mini command post" (Sprinter-sized vans) for SWAT, DUI, and divisional use. The Mobile Command unit being purchased with grant funds would be an addition to the city fleet.
Based on the information from City Attorney and TPD, CM Schubert voted to accept the grant.
CM Schubert and Ward 6 staff understand the concerns raised before and during the recent meeting. We are committed to conducting research, asking critical questions, and engaging in conversations regarding federal law enforcement funding, mass surveillance, and their broader implications. We will remain vigilant on this issue to ensure that funding aligns with our values and does not support any discriminatory or xenophobic enforcement. As always, we appreciate hearing from constituents dedicated to ensuring safety for our community members, and we welcome your continued feedback on agenda items such as this.
Additional items:
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Expanding Economic Opportunity: During Study Session, the update about efforts to expand economic opportunities in Tucson largely focused on the long-term idea selected for prototyping from the Bloomberg Leadership Initiative: an Advanced Manufacturing Strategy. Advanced manufacturing involves precision processes, automation, and advanced materials such as chips and chip packaging, optics and photonics, batteries, solar components, EV parts, and the equipment that makes them. Pursuing the Advanced Manufacturing Strategy offers an opportunity to position Tucson as part of the quarter trillion dollar investment by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for 10 chip production plants, two packaging facilities, and a research and development site in Arizona. Mayor & Council recommended exploring opportunities to ensure affordability for Tucson workers, utilize the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, and engage youth, K-12 schools, and legacy businesses in the efforts. The Office of Community and Economic Impact is leading this effort and will be providing updates in future meetings.
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City, County, State, and Federal Updates: Each Study Session generally includes updates from Stephanie Zamora, the City’s Interim Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. On Wednesday, she shared updates related to anticipated TUSD school closures, the selection of Carmine DeBonis, Jr. as the new Pima County Administrator, City of Tucson opposition to provisions which would expand the use of federal public lands for mining waste disposal, and provided unofficial updates about election results related to State, County, and City propositions and open seats. City Manager Tim Thomure also noted that the City is working with our local Industrial Development Authorities (IDAs) to identify potential capital opportunities for adaptive reuse, particularly with closing schools, but also acknowledged that the City’s funds are currently very limited for such purposes. You can watch the full update here: Matters Pending with Pima County, Regional Jurisdictions, and State and Federal Entities
- IDA Bonds for Affordable Housing Projects: Council Member Schubert pulled this item from the consent agenda in order to highlight good work happening in our affordable housing area. Bonds are part of a new diversified funding strategy that will provide greater operational sustainability in City-owned public housing. This Craycroft Towers/Lee Duplexes project in particular is primarily being funded through a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, which requires bond funding for its utilization, with additional funding from CDBG and HOME funds, the PRO Housing Grant, Public Housing Capital Funds, and Pima County gap funding. Notably, City staff have seen that gap funding is almost always required for these preservation projects - hence why Council Member Schubert is also advocating to include preservation funding in the Pima County bond list. In her comments, Council Member Schubert thanked HCD leadership past and present – including Director Ann Chanecka, former Deputy Director Johanna Hernandez, and current Interim Deputy Director Andrew Paredes – for their innovation and Tucson IDA for their partnership. The project will support the rehabilitation and long-term viability of 82 units for older adults. The bond approval passed unanimously.
Call to the Audience
We appreciate hearing from constituents during Call to the Audience. Thank you to everyone who showed up to share their feedback directly with the Mayor & Council during this time and in the many public hearings. Here were topics raised during this week’s meeting:
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Concerns related to downtown City employee parking – 2 speakers
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Government transparency and Prop 421; Barrio Santa Cruz partnerships with the City; and concerns about the COPS Grant – 1 speaker each
Policies and Projects of Note
Proposition 421: What's Next
While not yet official, early results suggest that Proposition 421 – to approve a new franchise agreement with TEP in the City of Tucson – will not pass. Votes against the proposition were sitting at 55.6% as of Thursday evening, with only a small number of ballots yet to be tallied.
During Wednesday’s meeting, Mayor & Council took the opportunity to pose questions to the City Manager and City Attorney about next steps, should the current results hold and the proposition fail. Here is some key information shared:
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How will TEP continue working in Tucson without a new Franchise Agreement? Our current Franchise Agreement is active through April 2027. Starting now, the City will be engaging in conversations with TEP about how they would like to continue operating in the City and Right-of-Way areas. One possibility is to utilize a license agreement, which would use similar language as the Franchise Agreement but include additional protections, such as indemnifications. The City Attorney reiterated that they intend to have this alternate plan finalized well in advance of April 2027.
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How will the City’s budget be impacted if there is no new Franchise Agreement with TEP? Under the current agreement, TEP has paid the City about $14-15 million annually. The City Manager noted that this fee has functioned as an offset of their public utility tax. Moving forward, without a Franchise Agreement, TEP would transition to paying their full public utility tax instead. Essentially, the revenue from TEP to the City will remain the same – but simply be transferred in a different way. Staff also raised the possibility of increased permitting burdens and costs to the City. These burdens could require hiring additional staff, so the City may include a charge for those costs in an alternate agreement. The biggest impact to the City budget will likely be through the loss of planned Energy Collaboration Agreement (ECA) revenue of $2 million per year for climate action projects.
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What is next for the TEP rate case? The next step is dependent on the Arizona Corporation Commission and when they put the case on their schedule – likely in the next couple of months. As a reminder, TEP had requested a 13% rate increase, and an Administrative Law Judge has since made an alternate recommendation of 11.2%. (Notably, Attorney General Kris Mayes filed testimony during the process recommending a 4% increase, based on an evaluation of TEP’s costs and need to maintain reliability.) The ACC can accept the Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation, make changes, or propose a different path, but the City Attorney noted that generally, the ACC usually adheres to their advisory decision. Staff will continue to update Mayor & Council as the case progresses.
The Streets Equation: Fall Budget Forums
The City of Tucson is seeking feedback from residents regarding the budget for fiscal year 2028. The City will host a series of 1 virtual and 3 in-person forums in November called "The Streets Equation." This series serves as a bridge between government and the community, offering a transparent space for City leadership to connect, share, and collaborate with Tucson residents on the topics of street maintenance and construction, transportation, and road safety.
The first (virtual) forum is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, from 12 – 2p.m. on Zoom. Forums will include budget education, informational presentations, small-group discussions, and opportunities for resident feedback. You may select any of the events, regardless of the ward you live in.
Event Schedule & Details:
Citywide: Monday, Nov. 9, 12 – 2 p.m. on Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Ward 1 & 5: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., El Pueblo Senior Center; 101 W Irvington Rd Bldg 13
Ward 2 & 4: Monday, Nov. 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Morris K Udall Center; 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd
Ward 3 & 6: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., El Rio Neighborhood Center; 1390 W Speedway Blvd
Language Accommodation
If you have language accommodation requests, please provide that information in the registration form.
At the City of Tucson, our primary goal is to hear from as many of our residents as possible on the topic of transportation and streets in relation to the City budget. As we understand that this topic can raise significant concerns for our constituents, we hope to approach these events with compassion and respect for all those involved to allow for productive dialogue to steer us toward shared progress on the housing situation happening in Tucson.
More Information
Each event is free and open to all Tucson residents. For the in-person events, please arrive between 5 – 5:30 p.m. for dinner! Register for the virtual event here: Meeting Registration - Zoom Register for the in-person events here: https://arcg.is/0WqrHn4 For more information, email equityoffice@tucsonaz.gov.
We hope to see you at The Streets Equation!
Community Feedback Session: Stone Ave. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility invites your office to the upcoming Stone Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Open House on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The open house will provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about the project, review the proposed improvements, and provide feedback.
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Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
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Location: Pima Community College Downtown Campus, Amethyst Community Room
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Address: 1255 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ
A Virtual Open House will also be available from November 9 through December 9, 2026 – find information about that and the full project on the project website: tucsonrapidtransit.com
 R.O.SE. Center Updates
First Week Complete
It’s been a wholesome and exciting week – from our very first day, we’ve had multiple visits from prior Chill Space summer guests. We’ve appreciated hearing their highlights from October! Maintaining relationships and staying consistent as a safe and familiar space is so important to us, and we’re so grateful our guests came back again. Hearing their gratitude and relief about our continued programming has also been so heartwarming. This gratitude goes both ways as we thoroughly enjoy building trusting connections with this community.
We want to extend a warm welcome to Kelton, who officially started this past week as our new R.O.S.E Center support staff. Kelton brings a wealth of experiences working across the community as a volunteer for multiple mutual aid groups in Tucson. Kelton was also a dedicated Chill Space volunteer over the summer. We are excited to have him now working alongside Victoria to help our R.O.S.E Center flourish!
The goal of our R.O.S.E Cetner space is to blend a casual and friendly environment while also maintaining a solid structure and steady expectations for our guests. While we do offer showers, breakfast, and more, the design of this program is more than simply on-site amenities - we are also hosting a number of great community providers! Our ongoing resource-fair design is the first of its kind in Tucson. And while bringing this vision to life took a lot of networking and communication, we are proud to say that we now have partnerships set with 15 local service providers. Many of them can be spotted on our November service schedule - check it out:
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The Haven - Detox and recovery
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Villa Maria - Detox and recovery
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El Rio Medical - On-site licensed provider
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City of Tucson Housing - Shelter and housing support
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OPCS - Housing and direct on-site enrollment
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Sullivan Jackson - Housing and Employment support
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Pima County Health Department - Harm reduction and health services
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Voteriders- ID and vital document assistance
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Pima County Transition Center- Resource connection for recently incarcerated individuals
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El Rio Behavioral health - Direct enrollment and education
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Codac - MAT clinic enrollment and recovery support
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ARC - Detox and recovery support
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On-site in-house Case management as needed by Victoria!
And all that said, we are still looking for more partners! If you are interested, or if you’d like to recommend a local provider, please reach out to Victoria at Victoria.DeVasto@tucsonaz.gov
We are also still on the lookout for a few more volunteers. If you are interested, and would like to come in and learn more about R.O.S.E., please reach out to Victoria directly.
We are also already in need of donation items! As we approach winter we are hoping to collect jackets, shoes, gloves, and hats, as well as new women's underwear and men’s boxers. Donations can be dropped off in the front of the Ward 6 Office Mon-Fri 9 am - 1 pm.
Thank you, and stay tuned for more news as our work progresses!
 Constituent Corner
Recycling: Ending Hefty Renew Program
We received a request to re-run this inclusion from an early newsletter! So in case you missed it...
While we continue to eagerly await the opening of the By-Fusion recycling facility at Los Reales Sustainability Campus for Hard-to-Recycle Plastics (now tentatively scheduled for Spring 2027) we received an update that the Hefty ReNew program is ending, due to Hefty’s loss of access to alternative recycling markets. As a result, the transition back to a By-Fusion-only processing model will require two main changes to the current program:
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Styrofoam containers and packing materials will no longer be accepted. These materials were previously accepted through Hefty Renew but cannot be used by By-Fusion in the production of By-Blocks.
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ES will continue to accept eligible hard-to-recycle plastics in orange Hefty Renew bags and will now also accept eligible hard-to-recycle plastics in any clear plastic bags.
While we hear from many constituents about the confusion and barriers to participating in the Orange Bin Recycling Program due to the many changes over the years, we hope this update resolves at least one barrier: you no longer have to purchase the Hefty orange bags, and they are still usable for the program if you would like to use them up. Please only put clear or Hefty orange bags in the Orange Bins, and continue to recycle your number 1, 2, and 5 plastics in the blue bin recycling.
Ward 6 Office Cleanups - Armory Park Area
Meet at corner of 3rd Ave / 12th St at 8am
‘Tis the season for community clean ups! Ward 6 staff is working with Team Up to Clean Up on three upcoming community events. Team Up to Clean Up is our citywide initiative to keep neighborhoods safe, clean, and beautiful. As of mid-October, the Team Up to Clean Up crew had already collected 3,422 bags of litter over 90 cleanups, utilizing 700 volunteers.
The City of Tucson Team Up to Clean Up webpage includes information about how to organize your own event and connect with City of Tucson support, such as supply requests for gloves, grabbers, and trash bags and coordinating trash pickup and disposal. We also invite community members to join Ward 6 staff at one of our three upcoming clean ups – flyers also found below!
Word on the Street(s)
Fifth/Sixth Street Project Update and Upcoming Stripe Work
Beginning Monday, November 9, 2026, crews will begin striping Fifth Street from Country Club Road to Alvernon Way. Work will take place from approximately 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
Two-way traffic will be maintained. Side streets will be temporarily closed as work progresses through the roadway. Officers will be on-site to assist with traffic control, and crews will be removing cones and signage as they move down the roadway.
Once the striping work is complete, the roadway will be in its new lane configuration, with one lane of travel in each direction, a center turn lane, and buffered bike lanes on each side. Due to the narrowness of the roadway, there will be no buffers for the bike lanes west of Jones Boulevard. The previous road striping consisted of two lanes of travel in each direction with no center turn lane or bike lanes. The new lane configuration on Fifth Street was included in the project to enhance safety, improve traffic operations and provide better walking and biking.
In the coming weeks, the streetlights will be powered and the HAWK crossings will be operational between Country Club Road and Alvernon Way. Concrete work is ongoing between Alvernon Way and Swan Road. Milling operations on the southside of the roadway from Swan Road to Craycroft Road are complete and the bottom lift of paving is scheduled for the second week of December.
Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings
Ward 6 is happy to share information about upcoming Neighborhood Association and community coalition meetings in our newsletter. If we are missing a meeting that you are used to seeing here, please reach out ward6@tucsonaz.gov to help us keep our list updated!
Pinecrest Neighborhood Association 10am
Pinecrest Park - 4870 E Fairmount St
Ward 6 Office, West Room – 3202 E. 1st St.
Campus Community Relations Committee – 6:00pm
or Zoom: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89440002851
Alvernon-Grant Initiative – 6:00pm
Emmanuel Baptist Church – 1825 N. Alvernon Way
St. Andrews Episcopal Church – 545 S. 5th Ave
La Rosa Community Room – 800 N. Country Club Rd.
Desert Mallow NA – 6:00pm
Ward 3 Office – 1510 E. Grant Rd.
El Con Tripartite Committee – 5:00pm
Ward 6 Office, West Room – 3202 E. 1st St.
Ward 6 Office, Main Room – 3202 E. 1st St.
Chapel at St. Luke’s Home – SW corner of N. 1st Ave & E. Lee St.
Additional Community Notes, Events, & Opportunities
Celebration of Filipino Talent and Culture
Saturday - Nov 7th, 5 pm - 9pm
4th Ave Coalition Space
311 E 7th St
Fall Festival - Lineweaver Elementary
Open Studio Tour - Over 300 Local Artists
Practical Conservation at Reid Park Zoo
Fall Family Orienteering!
Violence Reduction Youth Summit
Autistic Artistry
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
Sex Trafficking Prevention Training
Splendor Free Concert Series in Armory Park
UofA Greenspace Survey
 
Literacy Connects - Call for Volunteers
Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? Are you looking for a fulfilling way to feel connected to your community?
Literacy Connects is seeking volunteer coaches to help children become confident readers and volunteers to help adult students with basic literacy, GED prep, and career goals.
Donations Needed - Kaleidoscope
Parks Survey
This short survey from Emma Weide asks about encounters with discarded needles or other needle waste in Reid Park and related health and safety concerns. Please do not provide names or other identifying information: Needle Waste and Health & Safety in Parks
Community Food Bank
 
Tucson Clean and Beautiful
BARN - Building a Resilient Neighborhood
Pima Council on Aging - PCOA
Resources and Asks for Donations
Available at the Ward 6 Office
Know Your Rights Cards and Rapid Response Cards. Pick them up from the office Monday - Friday, 9am to 1pm.
Rapid Response Tucson
520-221-4077
Raids. Prolonged stops. Interactions with ICE or Border Patrol
Request witnesses and community presence to ensure your rights are respected
Family Preparedness Plan for Immigrant Families
Tucson’s Community Safety, Health and Welfare Program has prepared a very useful document, Family Preparedness Plan for Immigrant Families, in English and Spanish. Click the buttons below to download a PDF file of the plans.
 Together We Can - Business Pledge
Local, small businesses have organized to pledge no service or cooperation with ICE, BP, and HSI. Feel free to print the flyer from our newsletter or come in the ward 6 office and ask for a copy.
SERI - Fight Against Lead Poisoning
Donate Your Jars
 Donate Your Fruit
Donations for Kaleidoscope
Transit App
Did You Know that Sun Tran now uses the Transit App? This app is available through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
If you are familiar with the Transit App, you may notice that the Pro features that are typically an extra cost are now included for FREE in the City of Tucson and surrounding Sun Tran service areas.
If you are not familiar with the Transit App, you can watch Sun Tran’s explainer videos:
Note: if you press *GO* for your route, you will be asked to complete a user survey, where you can give valuable feedback directly to Sun Tran about your ride.
311- Non Emergency number
Want to report an issue related to city services? 311 is the City of Tucson’s nonemergency number - but phone isn't the only way to utilize the service:
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Website: Allows you to see all your options for Request Category in one easy-to-navigate place. You can also choose the location of your request on an interactive map: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Residents/311-Service-Request-Portal
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App: Gives you the ability to input your request category, intersection, and email address to receive an immediate email confirmation that your request was submitted. Under the "Requests" tab at the bottom of the app, you can also see a map of all existing map of all the existing 311 contacts your neighbors and fellow Tucsonans have submitted across the city, request status, and submission date.
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Call: And of course, as always - you can dial 311!
Slow Down Signs, Now Available!
The Department of Transportation and Mobility has printed up these Slow Down signs for neighborhoods. Speeding on your street? Feel free to stop by the office Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm and pick up one up!
 Two safety enthusiasts wearing surprisingly similar outfits, uncoordinated
Thanks for reading and have a really nice weekend!
Stay cool yall.
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