WE ARE D5 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
September 2024
Hi friends,
Happy September! This month, we recognized several important holidays, including Hispanic Heritage Month, National Voter Registration Day, Labor Day, and the International Day of Peace. Excitingly, there have already been a few cool mornings this month-- a sign that our beautiful Tucson fall weather is on its way! It's been a busy month for our office, with plenty of community celebrations and events taking place. From cleanups and grand openings to concerts and tours, there is always something going on in Pima County! As always, we are here to serve our community so please feel free to reach out to our office at district5@pima.gov anytime and follow us on social media to stay updated on what we are up to.
Thanks,
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VOTING IN PIMA COUNTY
The General Election is coming up quickly! A reminder that the last day to register to vote for the November 5th election is October 7th. Pima County has created the one-stop Pima.Vote webpage with the answers to all of your election-related questions!
Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! September 15th - October 15th is the official celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to our nation's history, culture, and achievements. Want to celebrate any of our wonderful local Hispanic- and Latino-owned businesses during the month? Visit Tucson has a list of restaurants, shops, and more that you can check out! Visit Visit Tucson Viva to start exploring.
THE PEOPLE OF DISTRICT 5
YOUTH SPOTLIGHT
D5 Day of Service! It's always a great thing when young people are involved in identifying a problem and then working to solve it. This past month, the D5 office had a wonderful morning at Pueblo High School with students, staff, and community volunteers working together to beautify the Pueblo campus! From painting bathrooms and weeding to power washing and scrubbing stairs, this cleanup was an amazing effort to make the school shine. Thank you to all of the young Pueblo Warriors who participated— can’t wait to see you all again at our next clean up!
Felicidades!
D5 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
VECINOS IN ACTION
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Photo from the annual Mexican Independence Day Concert
Congratulations to the Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona (CDFA), which proudly marks its 10th anniversary this year! Thank you for a decade of bringing vibrant Mexican folk-dance performances to so many in our community. From church and school carnivals to the Tucson International Mariachi Conference and Tucson Meet Yourself, CDFA, directed by Chantal Danay Ralls, enriches local cultural celebrations with their dedication and artistry. We are proud to support these talented performers who show how special dance is, and the stories and legacies these performances hold.
Photo courtesy of Randy Metcalf, Pima County Communications
During the September 17th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board of Supervisors proclaimed Saturday, September 21 to be Carolyn Campbell Appreciation Day in Pima County, in recognition of her 26 years of service to the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection and for her tireless efforts to steward and champion our beautiful environment! Carolyn's service is so significant that Mayor Regina Romero and Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva’s office, represented by District Director Ruben Reyes, also spoke and presented certificates. Thank you, Carolyn, for the work you have done for Pima County— it’s testament to your profound impact that so many people showed up to celebrate you.
POLICY UPDATES
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SOMOS D5 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES
Every month, D5 will be highlighting an accomplishment that directly meets the goals and priorities of our Somos D5 Strategic Plan.
Congratulations to GHK Properties, LLC, Desert Dove Christian Church, and all of the partner organizations and supporters on a very successful groundbreaking for the new Desert Dove Apartments! This project, which will be a 64-unit complex, is one of the first “YIGBY” or “Yes in God’s Backyard” projects in the state and takes underutilized church property to be developed for affordable housing. This project is also one of the many projects using funds approved by the Board of Supervisors, that D5 has specifically advocated to be set aside for affordable housing. As GHK’s Kristopher Ortega said, “It takes a village to build one,” and it was great to join so many for this exciting event and to see how goals in our Strategic Plan become a reality. Looking forward to the grand opening of this new apartment complex!
Check out our Somos D5 Strategic Plan webpage to learn more about each of our priorities or click the button below to dowload our complete Strategic Plan!
SEPTEMBER
U.S. Department of Labor Visit
Welcome to Pima County and the City of Tucson, U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su! An honor to welcome you to our community for an afternoon of discussions on ways to improve our community-- from early childhood education to workers' protections from heat, this visit was an opportunity to show how important our workers, their families, and our community are to ensuring that Pima County stays healthy and engaged.
Mexican Independence Day Concerto and "El Grito"
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ¡Viva México! One of the highlights of the year is the annual Mexican Independence Day Concert, hosted by the Consulado de México en Tucson, Visit Tucson, and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, with Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School, and it is always a thrill to hear beautiful music, watch talented performers, and celebrate heritage, history, and culture. Congratulations to all involved in creating this spectacular concert— it wouldn’t be Hispanic Heritage Month in Pima County without this kickoff!
2024 Tucson Pride Festival
Happy Tucson Pride! Our community has celebrated Pride in Tucson since 1977 and not even the high temperatures could stop folks coming out to celebrate love, equality, inclusivity, and the freedom for people to be who they are. Always a privilege to attend the annual Tucson Pride Festival and thank you to everyone who works hard to make this event such a special one for so many!
Pascua Yaqui Tribe's 46th Annual Tribal Recognition Celebration
So great to join so many community members and tribal representatives for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona 46th Annual Tribal Recognition Celebration! An incredible turnout from Pascua Yaqui departments, community organizations, and vendors providing resources, information, voter registration, artwork, and giveaways. Thank you for hosting this wonderful event and bringing together so many in this way!
Running & Winning 2024
Always a privilege to join so many young women at the annual Running and Winning event, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson! This event brings together elected women and candidates and high school students to talk about the importance of women serving in elected office, their personal journeys in politics, and the work they do in their positions. Great to join other elected officials and to meet so many Pueblo High School Warriors interested in bettering their communities and exploring their interests. The future is bright!
Yellow Heart Memorial COVID Remembrance Walk Day
Saturday, September 14th was Yellow Heart COVID Memorial Remembrance Day and it was an honor to be able to share a few words during this beautiful event. Hosted by the Yellow Heart Memorial Tucson chapter, this 3rd Annual gathering celebrates the lives of those we lost during the pandemic. The morning's community gathering and remembrance walk was one of many taking place across the country. Thank you to everyone who came out to share in the strength of being together!
PACC en Español La Estrella Campaign Kick Off
New collaboration alert! The next time you’re in the mood for a sweet treat and want to support Pima Animal Care Center, stop by any La Estrella Bakery and try their newest offering— huesitos-shaped cookies, with all proceeds going to support Friends of Pima Animal Care Center! Muchísimas gracias, La Estrella, for supporting the PACC en Español campaign, PACC’s Spanish-language outreach campaign with Pima County En Español to provide information to as many in our community as possible. For more information on PACC, including upcoming events, visit PACC en Español.
Sunnyside Foundation Gives Week Walk/Run and
Health & Wellness Fair
Sunnyside Gives Week 2024 kicked off in an amazing way! A wonderful morning with community members and the Sunnyside Unified School District Foundation for the annual Walk/Run and Health & Wellness Fair! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's event and for supporting all of the Sunnyside Unified School District students, families, and schools. Sunnyside Strong!