City of Tucson

ART AND WELLNESS FIESTA LATER THIS MONTH - The nationwide "One Nation One Project" celebration of arts and wellness is Saturday, July 27, and the Borderlands Theater is taking part in the festivities. The Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., will feature a concert sharing of "Anita," a new musical by Borderlands about the power of joy to create a sense of home and belonging. The musical will be held from 6-8 p.m. A post-show fiesta will be held in the courtyard of the Berger Center with live music, heritage food booths, art exhibits, and interactive activities promoting the connection between arts participation and personal and collective well-being. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will announce the winners of the "Art is Vital" art contest. There is an admission charge for the concert, but the fiesta is free. https://lnkd.in/gduTjB42 #Wellness #Art #Community #fiesta #celebration

Tucson Parks and Recreation is hiring a Capital Planning and Development Project Manager to manage complex building, landscaping, and construction projects, coordinating experts from different disciplines for the duration of each project. This position prepares forecasts of needed funds, assists in developing and implementing project budgets, monitors expenditures, and communicates with internal staff and the public on project scope and schedule. These projects address the recreational, sports league, sustainability, resilience, and community-building needs of Tucson residents, across all age ranges and abilities. Full Hourly Range: $32.15 - 55.46 USD (DOE) Apply by July 13 at https://bit.ly/worktucson

CITY OF TUCSON'S 27TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION - The City of Tucson this week will be presenting the 27th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, thanks to the sponsorship of Desert Diamond Casino and Entertainment Group, an enterprise of the Tohono O'odham Nation. The fireworks will be launched from "A" Mountain/Sentinel Peak Park beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 4, weather permitting. The Tucson Convention Center (TCC) Parking Lot B, the large lot on the west side of the TCC with access from Cushing Street and Granada Avenue, will be open for free viewing of the show beginning at 4 p.m., with food trucks on-site and open at 7 p.m. For more information, including ADA-related accommodations at the above-listed location, call the TCC, (520) 791-4101. An additional viewing area will be available with free access at the City-State Garage, 498 W. Congress. Parking will also be available for $8 per vehicle at Mercado Parking Lot A, Block A1, Block B; and $15 per vehicle at Mercado Parking Lot D, accessible from Avenida del Convento and South Linda Avenue just west of Interstate 10 and south of Congress Street. Please be aware of construction restrictions on Linda Avenue. #Celebration #Fireworks #Community #Tucson #Tucsonaz

Tucson Parks and Recreation is hiring a "Planner Scheduler" to plan and schedule work and processes according to standards to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity. The Planner Scheduler position at the City of Tucson’s Parks and Recreation Department provides support through planning and scheduling maintenance work in cooperation with department management to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity in park services. Key responsibilities include assisting in managing maintenance requests, overseeing job orders, coordinating maintenance tasks and activities with internal departments and external vendors, and monitoring progress. The position involves maintaining records, providing administrative support, training on asset and task management systems, and establishing short and long-term plans by analyzing resources and workloads to ensure effective park maintenance. Minimum Hiring Salary: $26.57 Dependent upon experience, qualifications, and successful completion of any applicable job training** Full Hourly Range: $26.57 - 45.84 USD Apply online by July 13. https://lnkd.in/gXiT5SVG

TUCSON POLICE ASSISTANT CHIEF KEVIN HALL RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR - The George Mason University Center of Evidence-Based Crime Policy recently inducted Tucson Police Department (TPD) Assistant Chief Kevin Hall into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame. With 32 years of experience at TPD, Hall has spearheaded numerous research-based initiatives that have reduced crime and improved community safety. He's also the leader of a new TPD bureau dedicated to data-driven, evidence-based strategies across the organization, encompassing violent crime reduction, alternative staffing and response models, traffic safety planning, and internal assessments. Awarded to only 66 law enforcement professionals since 2010, this recognition highlights Assistant Chief Hall’s contributions to evidence-based policing. https://lnkd.in/gK72vQkm #community #honor #publicsafety #tucson

Thankful that Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs visited with us at the Tucson Police Department headquarters building to discuss some of the highlights of our State and City collaborative efforts to support public safety in our community. The personal and professional investment in public safety from all involved is really inspiring.

🌵 The City of Tucson is looking for our next Principal Assistant City Attorney! Apply below for your opportunity to join an amazing team! Follow the link below to learn more about this opportunity to join an amazing team and apply 🌵 Direct Link: https://lnkd.in/gXdEvbtR #jobalert #nowhiring #job #gethired #jobfair #recruiting #jobopening #hiring #joinourteam #jobs #jobhiring

CITY INITIATES OPERATION SPLASH - The City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) initiated its Operation Splash campaign in an effort to protect the traveling public during storms. Crews from the DTM's Streets Maintenance Division today, June 17, began to deliver and stage barricades to hundreds of dip crossings throughout the city. During the monsoon, DTM Street Maintenance staff members are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through mid-September. As washes flood, crews will close roadways at dip crossings and washes using the more than 500 barricades placed on the side of the roadways, near the crossings. For the ninth consecutive year, DTM will assist residents concerned with flooding by offering free sandbags in the east parking lot of Hi Corbett Field, 700 S. Randolph Way, at Reid Park. The self-serve sandbag site will open ahead of the first predicted storm. Sand and sandbags will be provided by DTM staff, but residents should bring their own shovels. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle. Remember, a barricade in place on a roadway is a sign that unsafe conditions exist ahead. https://lnkd.in/gjkjSVCv https://lnkd.in/gHQ--EBG #drivesafe #community #protect #public #travel

CITY OF TUCSON AWARDED $2.5 MILLION IN STATE TAX CREDITS FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING - The Arizona Department of Housing is awarding the City of Tucson $2.5 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding to build 66 affordable housing units on North Stone Avenue. This LIHTC is the second tax credit granted to the City’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department in just two years to build affordable housing as part of the City’s Housing Affordable Strategy for Tucson (HAST). The new development is another important piece of the Thrive in the 05 initiative, which will strengthen public and private investments in the 2.3-square-mile area of Oracle Road and Miracle Mile. The 1.3-acre site in Ward 3 is located on the lot once occupied by the Bum Steer nightclub. Neighborhood residents suggested the name Sugar Hill on Stone to honor the history of Sugar Hill, one of Tucson’s historic Black neighborhoods, and one of the few areas in Tucson where post-World War II Black families could buy a home. Sugar Hill on Stone is the second project developed by the City of Tucson’s nonprofit development arm, El Pueblo Housing Development. https://lnkd.in/gyBtnDxC #Housing #Comminuty #Grant #Awarded #Affordable #Millions

🌵 The City of Tucson has two opportunities to join our Office of Equity. We are looking for our next Equity Engagement Project Manager and Equity Project Manager! Follow the link below to learn more about these opportunities to join an amazing team and apply 🌵 https://lnkd.in/g8fpcQsC #joinourteam, #hiring, #jobalert, #job, #career, #equity #community #civilservice