Local Politics
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Democratic challenger JoAnna Mendoza are campaigning across Congressional District 6 in the final week before the November 3 election. Ciscomani highlighted his bipartisan work to establish Chiricahua National Park during events with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Mendoza launched door-to-door canvassing efforts in Tucson with support from Democratic leaders including Rep. Suzan DelBene. The race is considered highly competitive, with political forecasters recently shifting the district's status to "lean Democrat" or "toss up."
Community News · Tucson, AZ
Tucson Unified School District began announcing recommendations for school closures and consolidations, including elementary schools and one middle school. Pima County's planned land sale to Costco was brought before the Board of Supervisors after the parcel was identified as containing archaeological artifacts dating back 3,000 years with cultural significance to several Tribal Nations, triggering the county's new Tribal Consultation policy. Chiricahua National Monument in Willcox was redesignated as Chiricahua National Park following legislation introduced three times by Rep. Juan Ciscomani. Campaign finance disclosures showed JoAnna Mendoza outpacing Ciscomani in fundraising for the CD6 race. Community items include a Congress Street vehicle closure on Oct. 31, a Tucson Youth Climate Action Fund application deadline extended to Oct. 30, and an AZPM sweater drive through Nov. 13.
Community News · Tucson, AZ
Tucson Unified School District announced recommendations to close three elementary schools and one middle school next year. Pima County's planned sale of land to Costco is on hold after the parcel was found to contain archaeological artifacts dating back 3,000 years, triggering the county's new Tribal Consultation policy. Chiricahua National Monument in Willcox was redesignated as America's newest national park following legislation introduced by Rep. Juan Ciscomani. The City of Tucson will close a section of Congress Street to vehicle traffic on the night of October 31 for Halloween. Applications for the Tucson Youth Climate Action Fund, with total funding doubled to $100,000, are due October 30.
