In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved a new ordinance Tuesday that allows for domestic partnerships and civil unions between same-sex couples. Tucson is the second Arizona city, after Bisbee, to recognize civil unions.... Read more»
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Southside Democrat Richard Fimbres filed the maximum number of nominating signatures to qualify for the ballot Tuesday, as he seeks reelection to the Tucson City Council.... Read more»
Two Republican candidates for City Council filed nominating papers on Tuesday. Both repeat candidate Ben Buehler-Garcia and newcomer Mike Polak turned in the maximum number of signatures to earn a place on the ballot. No GOP candidate has filed to contest the seat of Councilman Steve Kozachik.... Read more»1
Interviews with Allison Cooper, vice president of marketing at the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, plus Councilwoman Karin Uhlich and historian Ken Scoville on the 6th Annual Historic Miracle Mile Open House, and a preview of this Saturday’s “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive with Community Food Bank President/CEO Bill Carnegie and Dan Turrentine of the National Association of Letter Carriers.... Read more»
For the fourteenth consecutive year, the Eggstravaganza will be held at Mansfield Park on Saturday, with egg hunts, the Easter Bunny and other spring holiday happenings.... Read more»
City Councilman Steve Kozachik began his reelection campaign with a show of political force Wednesday night. In a coming-out party at Downtown’s Borderlands Brewing Company, Kozachik celebrated his recent party switch with bipartisan support from a group of Tucson mayors past and present.... Read more»2
Tucson City Councilwoman Karin Uhlich says she’s gathered enough signatures to appear on the ballot in her bid for reelection.... Read more»
Wednesday, the Tucson City Council gave final approval to a ban on selling firearms on city-run property without a background check - a measure introduced earlier in the month.... Read more»
The Tucson City Council moved Tuesday toward a ban on gun sales on municipal property without background checks, a push that may effectively halt gun shows at the Tucson Convention Center.... Read more»1
An interview with Karin Uhlich, city councilwoman from Tucson’s Ward 3. Also, certified financial advisor Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Plus, Richard White, of the American Red Cross and Tom Collier, Buckmaster consumer affairs contributor.... Read more»
Shaun McClusky, a Republican who tried to run for mayor, and Luke Knipe, a blogger at PocoBravo.com and a Democratic activist, guest host.... Read more»
City Councilman Paul Cunningham’s behavior toward a trio to female city employees while on a May junket was sexual harassment, said a city report. Cunningham admitted “acting unprofessionally and making inappropriate comments” in a statement. (with full report)... Read more»1
Today on Buckmaster — Commentators Jeff Rogers and John Munger, Tucson businessman Rick Grinnell, and Tucson City Councilwoman Karin Uhlich.... Read more»
TucsonSentinel.com exclusive: Tucson City Councilman Paul Cunningham, embroiled in a controversy over sexual comments allegedly made while on an official trip, said Thursday that he has sought help for a drinking problem. (updated)... Read more»1
City Attorney Mike Rankin has asked the city Equal Opportunity Office to investigate an incident two weeks ago in which Councilman Paul Cunningham allegedly made sexual remarks to female city staffers.... Read more»
Sexual comments allegedly made by Councilman Paul Cunningham while on a junket in San Diego two weeks ago have sparked at least one colleague to suggest he consider resigning. City officials said no complaint has been filed, but Councilwoman Karin Uhlich said he should think about stepping down.... Read more»3
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