Ward 5 - May Budgetary Newsletter

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Vote By Mail Update

The City Clerk’s Office has mailed a postcard to all active registered voters regarding the upcoming Vote by Mail elections.

Please help Brittney Monique Bonn

This is the Desert View High School student that is fighting for her life.  Late last year her mother had health issues of her own and this year Brittney has been seriously ill and hospitalized with a very very agressive cancer.  Her mother has depleted her leave and they need help with expenses.  Some of her co-workers are trying to help out with a fundraiser. 

TPAC LUMIES - JUNE 9

The Tucson Pima Arts Council Staff and Board of Directors would like to invite you to the 2011 LUMIES celebration of the arts and artists in Tucson on June 9 at El Casino Ballroom.  We know you will agree that it will be a fun and exciting evening at an historic Tucson arts venue.

For all of the details, including the list of fabulous nominees, visit our website at  www.TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org. The VIP Happy Hour with the nominees is $60 and the General Admission is $35.  Please help us support the arts in Tucson by cheering for the wonderful artists and organizations that "bring arts to life" in this community!

Ramps and lanes to close next week as ADOT continues repaving project along I-10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road

The Arizona Department of Transportation is closing ramps and lanes next week as it continues work on a project to make the drive along eastbound and westbound Interstate 10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road smoother.

INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 15TH ON I-19 STUDY

The Arizona Department of Transportation invites you to attend the public hearing on the study of Interstate 19 between San Xavier Road and Interstate 10.  The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the El Pueblo Senior Center – 101 W. Irvington Rd. – Tucson.  A brief presentation is scheduled for 5: 30 pm.

The 25 Most Influential African Americans in Southern Arizona - TSABCC

Dear Friends

We are proud to announce the 25 Most Influential African Americans in Southern Arizona, and the Tucson-Southern Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce Business Man and Woman of the Year. Congratulations and Thank You to each of them for all that they do for all of us.

Sincerely,

Clarence Boykins
TSABCC

The FY 2012 COT Budget - Why I Supported It

These past two years have been very difficult because of the economic downturn that has hit everyone across the country and during my time as the Ward 5 Councilmember, we have had to deal with three budgetary deficits and we balanced the City’s budget each time, recently on May 24, by a 6 to 1 vote, approving the final budget.

To Our Vet's - Thanks

Dear Friends:

This is a very special weekend for us because we are celebrating Memorial Day and I am proud to say I am a 28 year veteran of the active Army, Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves.  We celebrate Memorial Day so we can never forget the price that has been paid by our Women and Men in the Military for the Freedom we have today.

For more than two hundred years, men and women of faith  and courage have laid down their lives to secure freedom for this country.  Blood was shed-- and continues to be shed-- so that Americans no matter what color they are can enjoy liberty, democracy, and freedom without fear of reprisal. "Remember Freedom isn't Free, You have to Pay a Price and Sacrifice for our Liberty."

To our Women and Men serving in our Armed Forces lets us say a prayer for their safety:

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of our Lord and Savior, Amen"

Thank You and please let a Veteran or a Active Duty Military person know that you appreciate the sacrifices they have made for us so we can enjoy freedom.

God Bless.

Richard Fimbres
U.S. Army Vietnam Era Veteran

TRAFFIC ALERT - PARK/AJO (MAY 26 - MAY 30)

Beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, until 6 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2011, southbound Park Avenue at Ajo Way will be closed to through traffic to allow K E & G Construction to conduct sewer repair work.

CITY SERVICES INFORMATION: CITY FURLOUGH DAY CLOSURE FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2011

City Hall and City business offices, including all Council offices except for Council Member Regina Romero's Ward 1 office, will be closed on Friday, May 27, 2011, for a furlough day. 

Memorial Day Trash Hauling Schedule

The Memorial Day holiday will be observed on Monday, May 30, 2011.  Residential trash and recycling will not be collected. All City of Tucson residential customers will have their trash and recycling service delayed by one day. Holiday collection schedules are available online at www.tucsonaz.gov/esd.  City of Tucson commercial customers with metal containers will also have their collection delayed by one day.

The Los Reales Landfill will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011, however, customers may leave a message for Environmental Services Customer Service at 791-3171 or submit a service request at www.tucsonaz.gov/esd and they will be contacted no later than the next business day. Customer Service will be available Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. of the holiday week.
 

El Pueblo Farmer's Market Update

Over the past several weeks, we have noticed that farmers� market shoppers have been arriving earlier and earlier. We see most of our shoppers at the beginning of the market and very few by noon. Given this trend and the increasingly warm weather we have decided to adopt new summer hours- 8am-11am starting on June 18^th and continuing through Aug. We will send new fliers with our summer hours soon! 

Asset Mapping for Communities - June 2

Did you know your neighbor is a skilled carpenter? Do you know that the chairperson of the PTA is a wonderful singer? Did you know that Mary down the street is great at running a meeting? Imagine what you could do with all of these gifts to build a better neighborhood! During this workshop, you will learn how to inventory the gifts, talents, and knowledge of people and organizations in neighborhoods, and put them to use. Participants will gain an understanding of how to do an asset map/inventory to build community upon the strengths of its members.

C of O Mom and Pop Night Update - PDSD

C of O and Mom and Pop 5-26-11

Overall violent crime down for 2nd year in city

Tucson's overall violent-crime rate dropped for the second straight year in 2010 despite an increase in homicides, show newly-released data from the FBI.

Reported rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor-vehicle theft and arson all decreased in Tucson in 2010, the FBI's preliminary 2010 Uniform Crime Report shows.

Read more here.

I-10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road

The Arizona Department of Transportation is closing ramps and lanes next week as it continues work on a project to make the drive along eastbound and westbound Interstate 10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road smoother.

NEW STUDY AFFIRMS REGIONAL INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC TRANSIT

A report released  concludes that Tucson is the 4th highest-ranking city for effectively connecting people with jobs using public transit.

2011 Citizens Medal

Since 1969, the President of the United States has awarded the Citizens Medal – the second highest civilian honor in our nation – to outstanding Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens." Last year, President Obama started a new tradition by asking the American people to nominate individuals in their communities who are making a difference in the lives of others. Then, employees within the Executive Office of the President evaluated more than 6,000 inspiring nominations and helped create a shortlist of the most compelling stories for consideration by the President and his senior team.

First Annual Armed Forces Day - May 21

Operation Homefront's 1st Annual Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21, 10 am, Reid Park Bandshell.  Operation Homefront (OH) provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. Through generous, widespread public support and a collaborative team of exceptional staff and volunteers, we aspire to become the provider of choice for emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. Where there is a need we do not provide, we will partner with others for the benefit of our military families.

1st Annual Armed Forces Day - Tucson

Vice Mayor Hosts Korean Consul General

Today, Vice Mayor Richard Fimbres had the honor of hosting Yeong-sung Shin, the Consul General for the Korean Consulate (Republic of Korea).  Also in attendance was Mr. Taeho Choi of the Korean Consulate and Mr. Mugil Park of the Southern Arizona Korean Association.

Mayor and Council Update - May 17 Meeting

During the May 17 meeting of the Tucson Mayor and Council, the term of the COT Transit Task Force was extended two additional years. The two-year term extension currently being requested will provide additional time for the Transit Task Force to continue examining the overall “health” of the system, exploring alternative funding options, and developing a five-year plan for transit services and fares.

Read more here.

Ward 5 May Newsletter

May Newsletter

Update from HispanicBusiness.com

What follows is the weekly update from HispanicBusiness.com.

Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase

Below is the Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase, which the City of Tucson published on May 7 and 17, 2011, in the Arizona Daily Star, for the public hearing scheduled on Tuesday, May 24, 2010.

Ramps and lanes to close next week as ADOT continues repaving project along I-10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road

The Arizona Department of Transportation is closing ramps and lanes next week as it continues work on a project to make the drive along eastbound and westbound Interstate 10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road smoother.

Vice Mayor Hosts Delegation at Ward 5 Council Office

Vice Mayor Richard Fimbres hosted a delegation of young European leaders through the International Visitor Leadership program. This delegation included leaders from the parliaments and media from Turkey, Germany, Malta, Croatia, Italy, Denmark, Romania, Scotland, Albania and the Slovak Republic.

Swim Safe Saturday

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El Pueblo Senior Center Mother's Day Celebration

Solar One Stop Dedication

Vice Mayor Fimbres, Councilmember Shirley Scott, as well as Supervisor Richard Elias, Chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, Ramon Valadez, as well Jose Miranda from Cong. Raul Grijalva's office and Mark Kimble, from Cong. Gabrielle Giffords' office and Michael Guymon with TREO, took part in the ribbon cutting for the Solar One Stop Dedication today at the City/County Public Works Building.

President Obama on Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: "E Pluribus, Unum"

American Legion Post 59 Memorial Golf Tournament - May 28

Dear Friends, 

The American Legion Post 59 Golf Group will be hosting its 1st Annual Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Trini Alvarez El Rio Golf Course to honor Sgt. Martin Lugo Jr. and Private 1st Class Angel Carranza, members at Post 59.

Interstate 10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road Update

The Arizona Department of Transportation is closing ramps and lanes this week as it continues work on a project to make the drive along eastbound and westbound Interstate 10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road smoother. 

ES - Tucson Water Open House at Ward 5 - May 16

A presentation from Environmental Services and Tucson Water, on their rate proposal, will take place at the Ward 5 Council Office, 4300 S. Park, Monday, May 16, 6 to 8 PM.

For more information, contact Fernando Molina with Tucson Water, 837-2185.

Letter to the Mayor of Culiacan

The following is a letter from Tucson Mayor Robert Walkup and the Vice Mayor, sent to the Mayor of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico stating that "you are welcome in Tucson!"


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National Day of Prayer

On April 29, President Barack Obama issued the following proclamation for National Day of Prayer, for May 5, which can be found online here.

Today, Tucson Vice Mayor Richard Fimbres read the City of Tucson Proclamation for the National Day of Prayer at the breakfast held this morning in the Old Pueblo.  The Vice Mayor spoke about the concerns of elected officials and delivered a prayer as well.  (The text of the City of Tucson Proclamation, as well as his remarks and prayer, follows.)

Amigos de Pima Benefit

I would like to invite you to attend the Amigos de Pima Scholarship Luncheon. This organization was founded by Dr. Hank Oyama, Former Chancellor Bob Jensen and Myself to help students who wanted to attend Pima College but couldn't afford the costs.  The Luncheon is on Thursday, May 26, 2011, from 11:30 to 1:00 PM, at the PCC Downtown Campus, Amethyst Room, 1255 N. Stone.   Individual tickets are $25.00 per person or $230.00 for a table of ten.  I have always told students that "Education is the Key to Success", please come join me to support this great organization.

The flyer is attached, and tickets can also be purchased online via the following secure website: http://www.pima.edu/foundation/NewsEvents.shtml.  Individual reservations are $25, and tables for 10 are $230. Many thanks.

Amigos de Pima Flyer

More than $22 million issued in new permits - PDSD

The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) has completed the reviews and issued more than 60 commercial permits, totaling more than $22 million for tenant improvements and new construction projects from April 1 - 30, 2011.

“Homeowners’ Guide To Using Water Wisely” Promoted As Part Of Summer Water Use Awareness

Residents can request a copy of Tucson Water’s popular “Homeowners Guide To Using Water Wisely” by calling (520) 791-4331 or by sending an e-mail to waterleaks@tucsonaz.gov.

The publication is full of tips, examples and photos to help customers save water indoors and outdoors. There is also a section on how to understand the components of utility services statements and how to read one’s water meter.

Women and Our Community--The Next 100 Years

To Make a CONTRIBUTION to the YWCA CLICK HERE

To RSVP for BREAKFAST on Friday, May 20th CLICK HERE

To go to the YWCA WEBSITE CLICK HERE

A coalition is uniting to improve the tone of the immigration debate

A coalition is uniting to improve the tone of the immigration debate

2011 NIIW-VWA US-Mexico Border Events

Photos and video of the Tucson NIIW/VWA Inaugural Ceremony and other related border events where PAHO representatives participated are up on our Web site, please feel free to share the links with other border colleagues. If you would like to use our photos on your Web sites, print/electronic reports, newsletters, etc. feel free to use them they can be downloaded, we would appreciate it, if you can provide the proper credits to our office. If you need any of them in a higher resolution please let me know and I’ll be

glad to email it to you or if you need the complete raw video of any of the interviews as well.

ADOT Update

Ramps and lanes to close next week as ADOT continues repaving project along I-10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road

The Arizona Department of Transportation is closing ramps and lanes next week as it continues work on a project to make the drive along eastbound and westbound Interstate 10 from Kino Parkway to Valencia Road smoother.

Lanes and ramps will be closed next week from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. During lanes closures, one lane will remain open at all times. Detour signs will be in place for ramp closure.

TUSD Ethnic Studies

The following link is to a letter sent by Vice Mayor Richard Fimbres to the TUSD Governing Board in support of the Ethnic Studies Programs.

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