By Francisco Castro This past 28th of March, Tucson received one of the worst news in recent history, the death of one of the most important public figures in our community, Richard Elías. As a member of the Democratic party, Richard served as District 5 Pima County supervisor since 2002.
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The Mayor and Tucson City Council yesterday, March 3, voted to extend the six-month pilot program for e-scooters by another six months to get a full year of data and allow time to address parking issues, rider behaviors, and other concerns before deciding whether to make the scooter program permanent. Council Member Steve Kozachik was […]
I am writing this when Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, this nation and the world, faces a time of crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has made people sick, taken lives and disrupted many facets of our society, as we know it. In this nation, our federal government is taking steps to try to […]
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus today warned of consequences for people who thoughtlessly host large social gatherings while local and state emergency orders, including the Governor’s “Stay Home” order, which was issued this afternoon, are in place. Not surprisingly, house parties are not listed as an “essential activity” in his order. Activities other than those […]
Good afternoon, Tucson. I’m Mayor Regina Romero here with a few updates.As you likely heard, this past Friday, I announced a new proclamation to protect public health, and help slow the spread of COVID-19. In the absence of clear statewide direction,we are taking swift action to protect the health and well-being of Tucsonans. We can’t […]
Statement from the Pima County District Five Supervisors office about the passing of Board of Supervisors Chairman Richard Elias this morning: We announce the passing a friend, husband, and father, Richard Elias, who was chairman of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. He died early today at his midtown home. Richard was a lifelong Democrat, […]
March 27th – This evening, Mayor Regina Romero signed a new proclamation implementing new orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation orders businesses not deemed “essential,” as defined by Governor Ducey’s Executive Order issued on Monday, to close effective 8 am Saturday, March 28th, and to remain closed through April 17th, at […]
Members of the public who wish to submit comments regarding the Pima County Board of Supervisors´agenda items for the March 26, 2020, meeting may submit comments by email. Send comments to COB_mail@pima.gov. The Board of Supervisors’ agenda is available at: https://pima.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx The Board of Supervisors’ meeting is held in the hearing room at
TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER SUSPENDING DISCONNNECTS DURING COVID-19 CRISIS – During the current health crisis that is also affecting many people financially, Tucson Electric Power (TEP) says it is suspending service disconnections and late fees until further notice. The company is also helping customers with payment extensions or enrollment in short-term assistance and






















