Tucson Repaving, Migrant Trail Walk, Fire Incidents, and Local Politics Update

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Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Tucson residents should be aware that a repaving project is starting today. Borderland Construction, working with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation, begins work this morning on Sixth Avenue. Plan your commute accordingly as delays are expected in the area. In South Tucson, residents should note that tonight's special meeting of the Mayor and Council scheduled for 6:00 PM has been canceled. If you had planned to attend, you can now free up your evening. The annual Migrant Trail walk kicked off yesterday, with 44 participants embarking on a week-long journey aimed at bringing awareness to migrant deaths in the Arizona desert. The group started at Southside Presbyterian Church before heading to Sasabe. They'll be making their way back to Tucson throughout the week, with the walk concluding this Sunday around 11:30 AM at Kennedy Park. Fire crews have been busy across the city. Yesterday, KGUN 9 reported multiple incidents including an auto yard fire on the Southside and fires near Marana and Cortaro Road. Eastbound 22nd Street at Country Club was temporarily shut down due to fire activity, and Drexel Heights Fire Department battled an RV and trailer blaze on the southwest side. In community news, neighbors near the Cody Fire area have been helping each other, with one rancher opening his gates to both neighbors and livestock during evacuations. Unfortunately, an Oracle family lost their home to the fire. For those following local politics, Ward 3 incumbent Kevin Dahl's campaign for Tucson Council has qualified for city matching funds, making him eligible to have contributions doubled with public money. Meanwhile, local business groups are lining up in opposition to Tucson's Proposition 414, which would increase sales tax by a half-cent to boost funding for police, fire departments, and programs addressing homelessness and childcare. On a positive note, Bisbee residents can look forward to their City Hall reopening after more than a year-long reconstruction project. Looking ahead, if you're planning outdoor activities today, expect typical late May conditions with warm temperatures reaching the mid-90s. Stay hydrated if you're going to be outside, especially during peak afternoon hours. We're keeping an eye on the pedestrian-involved crash near Casino Del Sol reported yesterday, where the Pima County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man on DUI charges related to the incident. This has been Tucson Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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