An open letter to Councilmember Romero, Mayor and Council: I am strongly opposed to your proposal to sell or lease the El Rio Golf Course to the private Grand Canyon University. It appears that you and the Mayor and Council are rushing to discuss this drastically different vision for our community during a hastily planed executive session tomorrow.... Read more»
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A legislative update from Tucson-area state Rep. Adam Kwasman, plus world-renowned comet discoverer Dr. David Levy, and an interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Regina Romero.... Read more»
A second open house public meeting will take place Thursday evening on the West Side as the city develops a master plan for Joaquín Murrieta Park.... Read more»
What to do with the first grass golf course in Arizona will be the topic of a public meeting Wednesday night. A “Complete the Dreams” meeting will give residents a chance to comment on the future of El Rio Golf Course and neighboring Joaquin Murrieta Park.... Read more»
TUSD will hold a public hearing Monday night to receive community input on 14 schools listed for potential closure.... Read more»
The quality of our education system is critical to our children’s future as well as the economic, cultural, and social success of our region. As Nelson Mandela once said, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” It is with this in mind that I share with you some information regarding the Tucson Unified School District and changes pending in our local system.... Read more»1
A community forum on SB 1070 and the potential for racial profiling, organized by Councilwoman Regina Romero and religious leaders, is set for Tuesday evening. Appearing at the meeting will be Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor and City Attorney Mike Rankin.... Read more»1
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
Executive assistant to the mayor and Democratic campaigner Dorothy Adjovu, 21, was found dead in her home Wednesday morning, police said. A candlelight vigil in her memory is set for Friday night at El Presidio Plaza, downtown.... Read more»1
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
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
Today on Buckmaster - State Rep. Steve Farley, a Democrat who announced his bid for Congress in the CD 2 race Wednesday. Also, comet discoverer David Levy and an interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Regina Romero.... Read more»
Tucson’s mail processing center at the city’s Cherrybell post office will be closed, the U.S. Postal Service said Thursday. The closure is opposed by many local politicians, who point to increased service times, more than 300 lost jobs and a negative impact on voting by mail.... Read more»3
Richard Carmona, a former U.S. surgeon general who’s seeking the Democratic nomination for the Senate, was endorsed by all six of Tucson’s City Council members, his campaign said Tuesday.... Read more»1
A move to create a free speech zone in Veinte de Agosto Park, and cease ticketing Occupy Tucson demonstrators, failed as the Tucson City Council deadlocked on a 3-3 vote Tuesday.... Read more»3
Saying it would save money and lift a burden on city police and courts, Councilwoman Regina Romero is calling for a moratorium on further ticketing of Occupy Tucson protesters, and the lifting of permit fees and the curfew at Veinte de Agosto Park.... Read more»11
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