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Arizona seeks applicants for independent redistricting commission

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013, 1:18pm
Arizona seeks applicants for independent redistricting commission

The following is a news release from Arizona Appellate Courts

Applications are currently being accepted by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments for a vacancy on the Independent Redistricting Commission, which is charged with mapping Arizona’s congressional and legislative districts. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Commission Vice Chair Jose M. Herrera.

Residents of all Arizona counties are

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Pima County releases recommended “hold harmless” budget as revenues continue to drop

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 9:47am
Pima County releases recommended “hold harmless” budget as revenues continue to drop

The following is a news release from Pima County:

Pima County’s proposed $1.26 billion budget for next fiscal year is lower by $216 million – or 14.6 percent – than the budget of six years ago when the recession began.

The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013/14, which should be

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South Tucson mayor stepping down, cites wedding plans

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 12:00pm
South Tucson mayor stepping down, cites wedding plans

A long time mayor steps down for personal but happy reasons.

South Tucson Mayor Jennifer Eckstrom is resigning from the City Council... Read More

Read the full story at The Arizona Daily Star
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Public comment is encouraged for review of City Magistrates

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 1:51pm
Public comment is encouraged for review of City Magistrates

The City of Tucson Magistrate Merit Selection Commission is currently reviewing applications for reappointment from the following City Magistrates:

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Pima County Recorder's Office has gone digital

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 12:02pm
Pima County Recorder's Office has gone digital

The Pima County Recorder’s Office is saying that electronic reporting of documents such as real estate transactions, land titles and divorces has dramatically speeded up processing for customers.

E-recording is saving on both paper and postage costs; UPS is coming only once a week, and with mail volume is decreasing to the point that

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Public hearings for 'Plan Tucson' draft

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 12:39pm
Public hearings for 'Plan Tucson' draft

Tomorrow marks the first of two public hearings before the City’s Planning Commission to discuss Plan Tucson.  Those interested in expressing their

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City of Tucson wins Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 1:28pm
City of Tucson wins Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Tucson receives an award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for their budget.

The City has received the

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