Five Tucson streets workers — including a division administrator - are no longer employed after an 11-month investigation led the city to move to fire them. City officials allege the workers performed side jobs for personal gain at the city's expense, and that a Department of Transportation leader "treated the Streets division as a personal enterprise." Read more» 
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The City of Tucson on Tuesday told several Transportation Department workers that it intends to fire them, officials said. While details are sketchy, the move to fire five or six employees stems from a nearly year-long investigation into allegations of materials and equipment theft. (with video) Read more» 3
The City of Tucson has named a former TDOT director, Tony Paez, to head the city's transportation department while a search is held to replace the retiring Jim Glock. Read more» 1
Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup joins today's discussion. Read more» 1
