Joe Ferguson
@joeferguson.bsky.social
Reporter for the @TucsonAgenda. Likes don’t = endorsements. Contact me @ [email protected].
Some of those zoning changes are state-mandated, not directly initiated by the city.
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Some of those zoning changes are state-mandated, not directly initiated by the city.
He isn't listed in the University of Arizona phonebook.
sbs.arizona.edu/chomsky and sbs.arizona.edu/chomsky/about both give a 403 message.
Only this is active (and it lists him on leave)
linguistics.arizona.edu/person/noam-...
sbs.arizona.edu/chomsky and sbs.arizona.edu/chomsky/about both give a 403 message.
Only this is active (and it lists him on leave)
linguistics.arizona.edu/person/noam-...
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 AM
He isn't listed in the University of Arizona phonebook.
sbs.arizona.edu/chomsky and sbs.arizona.edu/chomsky/about both give a 403 message.
Only this is active (and it lists him on leave)
linguistics.arizona.edu/person/noam-...
sbs.arizona.edu/chomsky and sbs.arizona.edu/chomsky/about both give a 403 message.
Only this is active (and it lists him on leave)
linguistics.arizona.edu/person/noam-...
Mo Goldman tells thanks the Council the proclamation on affirming and celebrating Transgender Rights in the City of Tucson but tells them to "stand firm" saying the attacks in other communities like Tucson could arrive in the Old Pueblo.
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Mo Goldman tells thanks the Council the proclamation on affirming and celebrating Transgender Rights in the City of Tucson but tells them to "stand firm" saying the attacks in other communities like Tucson could arrive in the Old Pueblo.
Here is the link to the Council meeting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWNU...
Tucson Mayor and City Council Meeting Nov 18, 2025
YouTube video by CityofTucson
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Here is the link to the Council meeting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWNU...
Also apologies to those whose name I've misspelled in the past and probably, today. I don't get a chance to read the request to speak cards in real-time.
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Also apologies to those whose name I've misspelled in the past and probably, today. I don't get a chance to read the request to speak cards in real-time.
For those who want to hear every word, everything said at call to the public - I strongly suggest the Youtube feed. You can even loop your favorite commenter.
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
For those who want to hear every word, everything said at call to the public - I strongly suggest the Youtube feed. You can even loop your favorite commenter.
I won't repeat demonstrable falsehoods, nor will I use this platform to repeat what is clearly hate speech.
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I won't repeat demonstrable falsehoods, nor will I use this platform to repeat what is clearly hate speech.
While I say this every time, I will not be repeating eveything that is said during call to the public. This isn't a political decision, it's about journalism and not stenography.
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
While I say this every time, I will not be repeating eveything that is said during call to the public. This isn't a political decision, it's about journalism and not stenography.
Currently, the #TucsonCouncil just signed off on several new liquor licenses.
Next up, Call to the Public.
Next up, Call to the Public.
November 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Currently, the #TucsonCouncil just signed off on several new liquor licenses.
Next up, Call to the Public.
Next up, Call to the Public.
In a moment of personal privilege, Councilman Paul Cunningham thanks a number of local companies and families that worked together to put together 240 boxes of food (and milk) for vets and families over the weekend.
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
In a moment of personal privilege, Councilman Paul Cunningham thanks a number of local companies and families that worked together to put together 240 boxes of food (and milk) for vets and families over the weekend.
Uhlich was in tears halfway through the proclamation, handing it to Mayor Romero asking her to help her finish reading it aloud.
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Uhlich was in tears halfway through the proclamation, handing it to Mayor Romero asking her to help her finish reading it aloud.
The resolution Affirming Transgender Rights (city wide) passes unanimously.
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The resolution Affirming Transgender Rights (city wide) passes unanimously.
Read the whole thing here: tucsonaz.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonl...
tucsonaz.hylandcloud.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Read the whole thing here: tucsonaz.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonl...
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Tucson, Arizona, November 18, 2025.
City of Tucson, Arizona, November 18, 2025.
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Tucson, Arizona, November 18, 2025.
City of Tucson, Arizona, November 18, 2025.
SECTION 3. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the preservation of the peace,
health and safety of the City of Tucson that this Resolution become immediately
effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Resolution shall be
effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
health and safety of the City of Tucson that this Resolution become immediately
effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Resolution shall be
effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
SECTION 3. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the preservation of the peace,
health and safety of the City of Tucson that this Resolution become immediately
effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Resolution shall be
effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
health and safety of the City of Tucson that this Resolution become immediately
effective, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Resolution shall be
effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
(SECTION 2. is important but too long to post on bksy)
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
(SECTION 2. is important but too long to post on bksy)
SECTION 1. The Mayor and Council of the City of Tucson proudly honor
the courage, resilience, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse
members of our community, and declare that Tucson is, and will remain a safe,
affirming, and inclusive home for all.
the courage, resilience, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse
members of our community, and declare that Tucson is, and will remain a safe,
affirming, and inclusive home for all.
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
SECTION 1. The Mayor and Council of the City of Tucson proudly honor
the courage, resilience, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse
members of our community, and declare that Tucson is, and will remain a safe,
affirming, and inclusive home for all.
the courage, resilience, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse
members of our community, and declare that Tucson is, and will remain a safe,
affirming, and inclusive home for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUCSON, ARIZONA AS FOLLOWS:
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUCSON, ARIZONA AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, despite this progress, transgender and gender-diverse
people continue to face disproportionate risks of harassment, violence, barriers
to essential services, and legislative threats that undermine their human dignity;
people continue to face disproportionate risks of harassment, violence, barriers
to essential services, and legislative threats that undermine their human dignity;
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
WHEREAS, despite this progress, transgender and gender-diverse
people continue to face disproportionate risks of harassment, violence, barriers
to essential services, and legislative threats that undermine their human dignity;
people continue to face disproportionate risks of harassment, violence, barriers
to essential services, and legislative threats that undermine their human dignity;
WHEREAS, the City of Tucson continues to demonstrate leadership,
through the award-winning efforts of OEOP and advisory support by the Tucson
Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Issues; and
through the award-winning efforts of OEOP and advisory support by the Tucson
Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Issues; and
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
WHEREAS, the City of Tucson continues to demonstrate leadership,
through the award-winning efforts of OEOP and advisory support by the Tucson
Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Issues; and
through the award-winning efforts of OEOP and advisory support by the Tucson
Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Issues; and
WHEREAS, the City earned a 100% rating in the 2020 Human Rights
Campaign Municipal Equality Index, signaling Tucson’s exemplary policies
across nondiscrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations,
transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits, and contractor non-discrimination;
Campaign Municipal Equality Index, signaling Tucson’s exemplary policies
across nondiscrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations,
transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits, and contractor non-discrimination;
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
WHEREAS, the City earned a 100% rating in the 2020 Human Rights
Campaign Municipal Equality Index, signaling Tucson’s exemplary policies
across nondiscrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations,
transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits, and contractor non-discrimination;
Campaign Municipal Equality Index, signaling Tucson’s exemplary policies
across nondiscrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations,
transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits, and contractor non-discrimination;
● By 2013, Tucson had joined other Arizona cities (like Phoenix, Tempe,
Flagstaff, and Sedona) in enacting nondiscrimination ordinances explicitly
protecting gender identity and expression;
Flagstaff, and Sedona) in enacting nondiscrimination ordinances explicitly
protecting gender identity and expression;
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
● By 2013, Tucson had joined other Arizona cities (like Phoenix, Tempe,
Flagstaff, and Sedona) in enacting nondiscrimination ordinances explicitly
protecting gender identity and expression;
Flagstaff, and Sedona) in enacting nondiscrimination ordinances explicitly
protecting gender identity and expression;
● February 7, 1977, the Tucson City Council passed one of the earliest municipal ordinances in Arizona that prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations thereby establishing foundational protections long before similar statewide
policies;
policies;
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
● February 7, 1977, the Tucson City Council passed one of the earliest municipal ordinances in Arizona that prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations thereby establishing foundational protections long before similar statewide
policies;
policies;