Know Tucson

A newsletter from the Office of Council Member Lane Santa Cruz
 
 
 

Mayor and Council Highlights
October 20, 2020

Study Session

  • Mayor and Council reviewed the findings of a workplace assessment at the Public Safety Communications Department and discussed the services the department delivers to the public, an action plan moving forward, the culture of the department, a timeline, staffing levels, equity, and recruitment efforts to include bilingual call takers.

  • Mayor and Council received a financial update, including the General Fund, Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF), and the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System.

  • Mayor and Council directed staff to return during the Nov 4 or Nov 17 meeting for a public meeting on the Pension Obligation Bonds.

See below for the meeting agenda for Wednesday, November 4.
 

Know Tucson Podcast - Episode 19

For Episode 19 of Know Tucson, Council Member Lane Santa Cruz and Mayor Regina Romero discuss their experiences as mujeres in politics, becoming empowered and navigating misogyny in their careers.
 

Ricard Elías Mission Library

It’s with great pleasure to see Mission Library renamed to the Richard Elías Mission Library after the late Supervisor Richard Elías who served on the Pima County Board of Supervisors from 2002 until his passing this past March.

Thank you to the Pima County Board of Supervisors for voting to make this change, and a special thank you to Supervisor Betty Villegas.

For many of us in the community, Richard modeled what it meant to be a servant leader and a mentor. He helped direct our eyes to the different ways of considering a challenge or opportunity. He crafted careful conversations with us that unfolded through his storytelling. His presence is dearly missed.

Resist. Much love.
 

Get out the Vote!

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 2020 and in-person early voting is underway! If you have an early ballot, the recommended deadline to mail it back has already passed, but you can still drop it off at the Recorder's Office, a curbside ballot drop-off site, or an early voting location as soon as possible. You can track the status of your ballot at the Pima County Recorder's website.

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