MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS TODAY - Tucson's Mayor and Council is meeting now, Feb. 22, for its Study Session, and will reconvene at 5:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting. You can watch the meetings live (and recordings of previous meetings) on the City of Tucson's YouTube channel, and you can also view the agendas by following the links below.

City of Tucson YouTube channel
Mayor and Council agendas

TUCSON RODEO PARADE TOMORROW - Billed as "the world’s longest non-motorized parade," the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade begins tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Ajo Highway, 1/2 mile east of Park Avenue, then travels east to Park Avenue, heads south on Park to Irvington Road, then west on Irvington to Sixth Avenue, moving north on Sixth to the north end of the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. The judges and reviewing stands are on the north side of Irvington, close to Sixth Avenue. Each year’s parade maintains the spirit of the first one held in 1925. Motorists can expect delays and road closures associated with this event, so plan accordingly and use caution when driving, bicycling, or walking in the area. Specific road closures and a map can be found at the bottom link below.
Tucson Rodeo Parade
Road closures

CITIZENS’ COMMISSION SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMPENSATION - The 2023 City of Tucson's Citizens' Commission on Public Service and Compensation (CCPSC) is seeking public input on its recommendation to increase the salaries of the Mayor and Council. The CCPSC's final recommendation is due by March 15 to be placed on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. Public involvement with the commission is encouraged and welcome by either sending an email to [email protected] and/or attending Thursday commission meetings at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, March 2, and March 9 in Mayor and Council Chambers at City Hall, 255 W. Alameda St.
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CCPSC information

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROFILE: WAYNE BARNETT - As part of Black History Month, we highlight Wayne Barnett, who served 28 years with the City of Tucson, culminating as a Parks and Recreation superintendent. While serving Tucsonans in recreation centers, he also hosted the "Park About" TV show, which provided information and created interest about department programming. Barnett provided guidance and direction for recreation programs, facilities, park operations, and improvements. He is currently the deputy director of the Marana Parks & Recreation Department and was elected to serve next year as president of the Arizona Parks & Recreation Association.
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Tucson Parks and Recreation

PUBLIC INVITED TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - The monthly Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission (TPRC) meeting will be held today, Feb. 22, from 3:30-5 p.m., at Tucson Parks and Recreation, Mesquite Room, 900 S. Randolph Way, and online (link below). This City of Tucson commission of citizens serves as an advisory panel to Tucson's Mayor and Council, making recommendations regarding City recreational activities and park facilities, operations policy and procedures, user fees, park development, and park name changes. You can see the agenda by following the top link below.
TPRC meeting information and agenda
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