Charles Borla

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South Tucson apartment residents without power after fire

1 week ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

Residents of apartments next to the rubble of the former Spanish Trail hotel in South Tucson have been without power for days following an arson on the property, officials say. An emergency dinner and canvassing by The Tucson Tenants Union was planned Wednesday evening at a hotel across the street from the apartments, the Spanish Trail Suites to help residents and “demand justice against negligent slumlords,” the group said on social media.
Speed limits dropped along several Tucson streets

1 week ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

Tucson drivers will soon see speed limits drop for segments of roads across the city.
Roque Perez appointed to Tucson City Council seat

1 week ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

The head of a regional education advisory board has been appointed to replace Richard Fimbres on Tucson’s city council. Roque Perez, 26, was unanimously approved by the council Tuesday among three remaining candidates for the Ward 5 seat, which mostly covers the city’s south side. “I think Ward 5 has been in the habit of producing change makers, and young change makers, and I feel honored to be one of them,” he told reporters Tuesday after his appointment. “I’m in disbelief.
Tucson officials kick off Heat Awareness week

1 week ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

On a cooler-than-normal Monday, Tucson officials discussed the dangers of extreme heat as part of a kickoff to Heat Awareness Week. "Tucson is a model for how local government can work with experts, nonprofits and community members to not only protect our most vulnerable, but to also build the resilience we need to adapt to an increasingly hot future," Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said at a news conference downtown.
Free hours for Tucson parking meters to be cut back

1 week ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

Tucson parking meters downtown and near the University of Arizona will be free for shorter periods of time, city officials say. The reduced free parking hours begin this summer. Starting June 2, the city will enforce paid parking rates from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday for meters downtown, the Main Gate area near campus and the Mercado districts, the city's Department of Transportation and Mobility said Friday in a news release.
Potential funding cut to popular early-education program raises concern

1 week ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

A potential funding cut by the city for a county-run early education program to assist low-income families has prompted worry among advocates. Tucson City Manager Tim Thomure presented his fiscal year 2025-2026 recommended budget to the council last month.
Political Notebook: Five candidates file to serve out Tucson council term

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Tim Steller |Charles Borla

Five candidates have applied to fill the seat vacated Thursday on the Tucson City Council. Candidates for Tuesday’s appointment, left open by longtime Councilman Richard Fimbres, had to have their completed documentation into the city clerk’s office by 9 a.m. Thursday. Fimbres, who has represented Ward 5 since 2009, announced April 11 he would resign effective Thursday.
Tucson council member, advocates call on release of 'paused' federal climate funds

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

Arizona's congressional delegation needs to help unfreeze federal grants meant to pay for clean energy and climate initiatives in Tucson, City Councilwoman Karin Uhlich said Wednesday in a news conference that included local business and nonprofit leaders.
Here's how much money Tucson council candidates have raised

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

With the election still months away, candidates for Tucson City Council already are starting to see campaign dollars roll in, campaign finance reports show. The filing reports vary, but generally cover February and in some cases March, too. They were due April 15. Ward 3Incumbent Kevin Dahl faces a challenge from fellow Democrat Sadie Shaw, who currently serves on the TUSD governing board.
Affordable homes in Tucson a big push for local government

2 weeks ago | tucson.com | Charles Borla

Local governments are using streamlined regulations to try to attract private sector investment and smooth development efforts as officials confront the most pressing issues in the region: affordable housing. Efforts at the city level started in 2020 when the pandemic hit, but once housing costs rose in 2021, “it sort of became clear that this is a real emergent need, in a way that you see it,” said Ann Chanecka, director of the city’s department of housing and community development.