NEXT CITY FURLOUGH DAY IS OCTOBER 11

City departments will be closed for nine days throughout FY 2011


Many City departments will be observing nine days of closure, or alternative methods of scheduling to meet the required 72 hours of unpaid furlough for all employees during Fiscal Year 2011.

FEAST FOR THE BEASTS BENEFITS ZOO

Saturday, October 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m..

The event features food and refreshments from many Tucson restaurants as well as live entertainment. All proceeds benefit Reid Park Zoo and its programs.

Feast For The Beasts is open to those ages 21 and over. For general admission and VIP ticket information, click here.

Proposed Core Services Tax Informational Town Hall, Oct. 6

Vice Mayor Shirley Scott will host an informational town hall in Ward IV to discuss the proposed Core Services Tax on Wednesday, October 6, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Empire High School Auditorium, 10701 Mary Ann Cleveland Way.

Tucson police get $12.3 million grant to hire 50 officers

The Tucson Police Department will receive a $12.3 million federal stimulus grant to pay the salaries of 50 officers, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced today.

Catch the Change Train - October 13!

ON WEDNESDAY, 

OCTOBER 13, 5:30 P.M.

CATCH THE CHANGE TRAIN AT

RIGO’S RESTAURANT

   2527 S. FOURTH AVENUE

JOINING THE VICTORY EXPRESS WILL BE 

THE DEMOCRATIC TEAM OF 

RODNEY GLASSMAN

TERRY  GODDARD

CHRIS DESCHENE 

FELICIA ROTELLINI 

ANDREI CHERNY 

PENNY KOTTERMAN 

MANUEL CRUZ

JORGE GARCIA AND DAVID BRADLEY 

AND MANY, MANY  MORE!!!

TO RSVP, SEND AN E-MAIL TO: TKINNEY@OURARIZONA.ORG

No on Prop. 107

Proposition 107 is part of a national campaign against affirmative action programs that aim to open education, social services and workplaces to women and minorities.

It is being driven by a California man, Ward Connerly, who has pushed this legislation in other states.

The Arizona Daily Star urges a "no" vote.

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October 13

Please mark your calenders, to attend a GOTV event at Rigo's Restaurant, on October 13, 2010, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM.  This is a very crucial time in our state and we need strong leadership, to guide us through these very tough economic times.  More to come on this great event.

Come join the Change Train!!!