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City Of Tucson News : Net Daily Digest February 1, 2023

Government and Politics

February 2, 2023

From: City Of Tucson

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONTINUES OPEN HOUSES TONIGHT - The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) is hosting open houses in each of the City’s six wards to present information about services available to residents and neighborhoods that support a clean community. The meetings are held in partnership with representatives from the Housing and Community Development department, the Tucson Police Department, and the Tucson Fire Department. The first open house was yesterday, Jan. 31, at the Ward 3 Office, and the next will be tonight, Feb. 1, at 5:30, at the Ward 6 Office, 3201 E. 1st St., and via Zoom (link below). EGSD will provide updated information about the Brush & Bulky+ program, neighborhood cleanups, and Code Enforcement. There will also be information about the City’s Homeless Protocol, which brings together staff from multiple departments who are working to provide services to the unhoused population, as well as addressing neighborhood concerns about encampments around the community.
Read the news release
Join tonight's meeting on Zoom

COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT MEETING TOMORROW -  The City of Tucson’s Commission on Equitable Housing and Development (CEHD) meeting will take place virtually tomorrow, Feb. 2, from 4-6 p.m. Some agenda items for the monthly meeting include discussion of the proposed HUD rule “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing;" HCD funding recommendations for the HOME/American Rescue Plan Rental Housing Development; and review of a housing equity study conducted by Arizona State University students. The meeting agenda and registration link can be found at the commission’s website linked below. The meeting will also be available to watch live on YouTube or as a recording after. For Spanish language translation, sign language interpretation, or other access needs, contact Ernesto Portillo at (520) 403-5709 or [email protected]. Please allow ample time to make these arrangements.
CEHD website
Watch tomorrow's meeting on YouTube

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE RELOCATING NEXT WEEK - The Tucson City Clerk’s Office is temporarily moving from City Hall to its Elections Support Facility, 800 E. 12th St., effective Monday, Feb. 6, through December. The building is near Broadway Boulevard and Euclid Avenue, one street south of the Del Taco and Greyhound Bus Station. The move allows the Clerk's Office to administer the 2023 City elections, while continuing to perform its daily services to the public. You can continue to contact the office at [email protected], (520) 791-3221 or (520) 791-4213, and visit the website linked below.
Tucson City Clerk

CELEBRATE 'VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE COPA' - Are you looking for a fun date night? Join Tucson Parks and Recreation for an evening celebrating love on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Children’s Outdoor Performance Area in Lincoln Park, 8155 E. Poinciana Dr. Couples will enjoy a live jazz fusion concert and more. In addition, registered guests will receive a picnic blanket to keep with love notes and activities to enjoy together. Food trucks will have food available for purchase. The cost is $30 per couple (must be 21 or older). Registration (link below) is open now to the first 100 couples.
Registration
Event website

JOIN FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT DONNA R. LIGGINS CENTER - Tucson Parks and Recreation’s Donna R. Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave., is hosting a free Family Fun Night on Friday, Feb. 17, from 6-8 p.m. The event will include a game night with board games, card games, and video games for the whole family to enjoy. There will also be food, drinks, and a prize raffle. Call (520) 791-3247 to reserve a spot.
Donna R. Liggins Center
Facebook event