Since the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Arizona last month, more than 300,000 shots have gone into the arms of residents. Counties are gradually making the vaccine available to more people as they expand access to additional groups. Tony Paniagua reported on those efforts, including delays some people have experienced when trying to sign up because of high demand.
This week the Arizona Department of Health Services opened its second COVID-19 vaccine distribution site at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The first site at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium is also located in Maricopa County. ADHS Director Dr. Cara Christ discussed the state’s role in getting people vaccinated, beginning with an update on current trends.
Tucson mayor and council approve bonds sale to fund public safety pensions
TUCSON (KVOA) - At Tuesday’s Regular Meeting, the Tucson Mayor and Council approved the sale of Certificates of Participation to fund the City’s growing obligation to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, it announced in a news release Friday. The PSPRS system funds the fire and police personnel pension program, the City said. The PSPRS obligation currently stands at $1.5 billion and is projected to grow to a peak annual cost of $240 million to the City’s General Fund, according to the City.
The strategy, approved by Mayor and Council, addresses the long-term PSPRS obligation by borrowing funding at unusually low interest rates and investing those funds. The investment earnings will be used to fund the pension obligation, the release said. This has the potential, over the 25-year plan, to save the City more than $800 million, reducing future burdens to the Gener
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14th Annual Climate Protection Awards Recognize Mayors for Climate Action
December 18, 2020 By Editor
Pittsburgh And West Hartford Mayors Win Top Honors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2020 Mayors across the United States are being recognized today for their local climate efforts as part of the
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th Annual Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart.
Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor have won top honors for 2020, joining 10 other mayoral awardees. The award program demonstrates how cities of all sizes are dealing with the effects of climate change and the impact mayors are having on protecting the environment for future generations.