The Office of Council Member Lane Santa Cruz and the City of Tucson recognize existing registered Neighborhood Associations in good standing. This is the official means through which the city communicates on issues related to liquor licenses, proposed rezonings, neighborhood and transportation planning, neighborhood investments, and other municipal issues that affect area neighbors. Registered neighborhood associations are also afforded legal standing in certain procedures.

Our office can assist registered Ward 1 Neighborhood Associations with the following actions:

• Attending Neighborhood Meetings and Events (as requested)

• Co-sponsoring Neighborhood Events

• Coordinating City Facilities for Neighborhood Meetings and Events

• Supporting Neighborhood Clean-ups & Roll-offs (minimum 3-weeks notice)

• Supporting Tree Planting efforts

• Coordinating with Neighborhood Services:

• Neighborhood Association Registration

• Mailings

• Neighborhood Nugget

• Scheduling Council Member to attend Neighborhood Meeting/Event

• Connecting to City services and resources

• Coordinating meetings with City departments (Transportation, Environmental Services, Planning, Housing, TPD, TFD, etc.)

• Assisting connection to community organizations and nonprofits

• Scheduling use of Ward 1 Office space