Tucson Standard

ICYMI: Ciscomani Secures $4.6 Million for Cochise County

By Tucson Standard | Apr 5, 2024

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has successfully secured $4.6 million for Cochise County as part of the FY24 appropriations package. Speaking about the funding, Ciscomani emphasized the importance of prioritizing projects in all areas of his district, stating, "I am confident that this money – nearly $5 million – will have a long-lasting impact on the community and benefit Cochise County residents, visitors, and businesses for years to come."The funds will be allocated to two significant projects within Cochise County. The Northern Cochise Community Hospital in...

Housing & Community Development Department Releases 2023 Annual Report

By Tucson Standard | Apr 5, 2024

The City of Tucson Housing & Community Development department (HCD) has released its 2023 annual report. The report highlighted the department's achievements in various key areas, as stated by the Housing & Community Development Department in their statement, "This report highlights the continued progress HCD has made with addressing homelessness, the creation and preservation of affordable housing stock, and community reinvestment through the $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant for the Thrive in the 05 area."The Housing & Community Development...

Stakeholders Laud Ciscomani's Efforts in Securing $5.6 Million for Pinal County

By Tucson Standard | Apr 5, 2024

Stakeholders are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani for his work in securing $5.6 million for Pinal County in the FY24 appropriation packages. Ciscomani, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of returning tax dollars to the community, stating, “As your representative, it is my duty to return as many of your tax dollars back to you and your community as possible.”The funding includes $1.8 million for the Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District’s Drought Resiliency Water Augmentation Program, benefiting communities in Eloy...

ICYMI: At Ciscomani’s Request, Graham County Secures $3.3 Million

By Tucson Standard | Apr 5, 2024

Graham County, AZ – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has successfully secured $3.3 million for Graham County in the recently passed FY24 appropriations package. Ciscomani emphasized the importance of diverse projects in the allocation of funds, stating, "Whether it’s funding for our first responders or recreational improvements, I prioritized projects of all sizes and in a variety of industries through our appropriations requests."The funding will benefit two significant projects in Graham County, with $2 million...

Process Underway to Fill Ward 6 Council Vacancy

By Tucson Standard | Apr 4, 2024

Tucson's Mayor and Council have initiated the process to find a replacement for Steve Kozachik as the council member in Ward 6, who recently left to join Pima County. The City Charter outlines the criteria for the selection, as explained by City Attorney Mike Rankin. According to Rankin, the new member must have been a qualified elector in the City of Tucson for three years, with at least the last year spent as a qualified elector in Ward 6.While the Charter does not mandate that the new member be from the same party as the former council member, Mayor and Council have...