Councilmember Richard Fimbres, Ward 5

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50902572354720393702010-05-02T13:16:17.183-07:00Councilmember Richard Fimbres, Ward 5 - TucsonThe internet site for Councilmember Richard Fimbres, Tucson Ward 5Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-8229884430996421652010-05-02T13:15:00.000-07:002010-05-02T13:16:17.198-07:00Proposition 100 Election Update

Friday, May 7 is the last day to request a ballot for the May 18 election and Friday, May 14 is the last day to vote an early ballot in person. So have you cast your vote for Prop. 100 yet?

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-7910576383819893282010-01-06T09:18:00.000-08:002010-01-06T09:20:02.682-08:00New Website!

For more information about Councilmember Richard Fimbres, go to his new website/blog, located at http://tucsonward5.blogspot.com.Please change your bookmarks to the new site.Thank you.

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-56485744234861779572009-12-17T06:00:00.000-08:002009-12-17T06:01:35.469-08:00Get Out of Town!

(From the Tucson Weekly Article, written by Jim Nintzel)JIM CLICKAuto-dealer Jim Click has raised money for good causes, helping people from disadvantaged kids to developmentally disabled adults. We'll give him props for that.But he also tosses around his fortune on bad political campaigns. This year, the Clicker poured six figures into the aforementioned Public Safety First Initiative, which was

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-65626808426545401842009-12-16T05:44:00.000-08:002009-12-16T05:46:40.421-08:00You can help food bank

(Arizona Star Editorial - The Ward 5 Council Office also has boxes for drop off of food items for the Food Bank at 4300 S. Park.)The Community Food Bank is struggling to serve an increasing number of Southern Arizonans who need help during this holiday season and beyond.Because the food bank can buy in such large volume, it can turn a $1 donation into about $9 worth of food, enough for several

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-10544161419876435412009-12-15T21:27:00.000-08:002009-12-15T21:29:22.689-08:00STRATEGIES BEING CONSIDERED TO BALANCE CITY BUDGET

Fiscal Year Budget Options Budget Rev Update12!15!09

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-352603520227032212009-12-10T08:45:00.000-08:002009-12-10T08:49:15.535-08:00Miracle on 31st Street (needs a miracle to happen this year)

Every Christmas Eve for the past 38 years Ramon Gonzalez has hosted a Christmas Eve party called "Miracle on 31st Street" for children living in some of Tucson's most disadvantaged neighborhoods.Last year 6,000 kids showed up - for many, the gifts they receive from Ramon will be the only things they get this Christmas.This year he may have to cancel the event. He only has a few dozen toys

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-2923574631974599842009-12-09T09:24:00.000-08:002009-12-09T09:31:00.653-08:00A Tucson Pastorela 2009!

"It's just so silly. It's just so fun!"--Kathy Allen, Arizona Daily Star Pastores and Peregrinos, Sheep and Dog follow a Shining Star to Belen in hopes of witnessing the birth of the Baby Jesus. On the way, they encounter sneaky Devils who tempt them with all kinds of cool gadgets and yummy distractions, while glorious Archangels will resort to almost anything to restore their fortitude and

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-53709967430795590292009-12-09T09:19:00.000-08:002009-12-09T09:20:20.601-08:00A Message from Councilmember Regina Romero

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 4 P.M. TO 7 P.M.I hope you will join us at our City of Tucson Ward 1 Tamale Party and David Tineo art opening! It’s a preview of David Tineo’s work, which will be at the Tucson Museum of Art in February, AND a competition for the best tamales in Tucson. You can still enter yours if you want to… Just bring one dozen to the office by 3 p.m. this Thursday. We are located on

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-88227614834090272152009-12-06T15:56:00.000-08:002009-12-06T15:57:55.593-08:00"Lets Celebrate the Holidays By Sharing,' - Dec. 17

2009-W~1

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-86587866645031532152009-12-06T15:49:00.000-08:002009-12-06T15:56:18.812-08:00Help the Bike In A Box

2009 Bike in a Box Donation Receipt Dear Family, Friends, and Business Associates: Christmas is just a few weeks away, and with today's economy struggles and increase in family needs for the less privileged, your financial help is needed. Lugo Charities Inc. is please to announce the 1st Annual Bike In A Box event to benefit under-privileged

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-17016903944872402602009-12-06T10:52:00.000-08:002009-12-06T10:53:48.434-08:00HOLIDAY FIESTA & TOY DRIVE, DEC. 11

HOLIDAY FIESTA & TOY DRIVE Please join "A Whole Lot of People" in thanking Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva for Standing Up For Us; Against All Odds. ..................................................................................................................................................................................Friday, December 11, 8 PM-midnight(doors open at 7 PM) El Casino

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-66398134713620389982009-11-29T09:56:00.000-08:002009-11-29T09:57:26.501-08:00AARP LULAC Health Fair - Dec. 5

Aarp Lulac Health Fair

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-31195384215544788192009-11-27T15:15:00.001-08:002009-11-28T10:00:38.191-08:00More on Enrique Perez Gomez

(Tedski at R Cubed penned this tribute on his blog) I attended an informal memorial for Enrique Pérez Gómez, a community activist who passed away last week. I have to admit that I didn’t know him that well, only to say hello when I’d see him in the room. I was invited to attend, and I’m glad I did.We use the term “tireless advocate” a bit too much, but it is appropriate in Enrique’s case. He

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-77880161580699750812009-11-26T09:27:00.000-08:002009-11-26T09:30:44.660-08:00Muere activista de la salud en frontera

(H/T Berenice Rosales - LA ESTRELLA DE TUCSóN)NOGALES.- Enrique Pérez Gómez, activista de la comunidad que trabajó casi una década como promotor de salud, falleció la madrugada del pasado 18 de noviembre por complicaciones de la gripe.Tenía días enfermó de gripe y murió en la frontera, mientras se trasladaba de su casa en Nogales, Sonora, hacia un hospital en Nogales, Arizona."Fue una persona

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-50622272350096314482009-11-24T21:06:00.000-08:002009-11-24T21:07:33.311-08:00Invitation: December 7, 2009, 10:00 AM, Fox Theatre, City of Tucson Councilmembers Oath of Office

Dear Friends: On Monday, December 7, 2009, 10:00 am, at the Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress, newly elected Councilmember Richard Fimbres will be sworn in as the next councilmember for Tucson's Ward 5. For parking or more information, please call the City Clerk's office, (520-791-4213), or go online to the Fox Theatre website. Thank You, your Vote made it happen, You are all invited and we hope to see

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-82427458461281987082009-11-24T21:03:00.000-08:002009-11-24T21:04:42.404-08:00Tucson Election Reports

Election Reports

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-61071743541468226612009-11-22T12:54:00.000-08:002009-11-22T12:58:25.939-08:00Richard Fimbres Sworn In - Dec. 7

On Monday, December 7, 10:00 a.m., at the Fox Theater, 17 W. Congress, Councilmember-elect Richard Fimbres will be sworn in as the next Councilmember for Tucson's Ward 5. For parking or more information, call either the City Clerk's office, (520) 791-4213 or go online to the Fox Theater Website.Hope to see everyone there!

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-60867730026100379012009-11-21T20:10:00.000-08:002009-11-21T20:17:03.108-08:00Disfruta de hacer el bien a su prójimo Comparte Richard Fimbres parte de su vida personal y familiar

(H/T Natalia Lopera - La Estrella)Acaban de pasar las elecciones generales, y el Distrito 5, que comprende el centro y Sur de la ciudad, se encuentra con un nuevo concejal.Pero aparte de sus metas para el Distrito que compartió con nosotros hace unas semanas, te preguntarás quién es Richard Fimbres como padre de familia, como individuo, y hasta como era antes siendo joven y niño.El oriundo de

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-1049307031147709942009-11-21T20:03:00.000-08:002009-11-21T20:06:42.035-08:00

(H/T Rum Romanism Rebellion)At the suggestion of one dedicated reader, I sifted through Shaun McCluskey’s last campaign finance report. He sent in an amended one due to a last minute infusion of cash and his last minute spending on hit pieces on Richard Fimbres.It’s no big surprise: various members of Jim Click’s family as well as his employees maxed out to McCluskey’s campaign during it’s waning

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-87685875602784127312009-11-21T14:07:00.000-08:002009-11-21T14:13:22.529-08:00Enrique Perez Gomez

It is with overwhelming regret that the SEABHS Community Development Department writes to advise that we have lost an important member of our team. Enrique Perez Gomez, the Regional Community Development Coordinator from Santa Cruz County, passed away November 18th. Enrique was an internationally respected advocate for many social issues and for southeastern Arizona and around the US-Mexico

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-22492988385329664272009-11-19T08:18:00.002-08:002009-11-19T08:22:02.376-08:00Transition Phone Number

Ward 5 Councilmember-elect Richard Fimbres has a transition phone number that the Councilmember-elect can be reached, 837-4544.

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-30327767594113384282009-11-19T08:18:00.001-08:002009-11-19T08:18:33.604-08:00It's Official!

Certificate of Election

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-57215139851444459242009-11-18T22:24:00.000-08:002009-11-18T22:25:07.876-08:00Enrique Perez Gomez

Dear Friends:Today, Arizona has lost a long time community advocate. Enrique Perez Gomez, was a great social justice advocate who would always give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was a long time activist through the health community, arts community and LULAC. In LULAC he was a past Arizona State Director, past District Three Director, past Council President and also a past

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-76811176526101183252009-11-18T09:01:00.000-08:002009-11-18T09:03:59.495-08:00Humane Society Grand Opening, Nov. 21

2009 Grand Opening

Councilmember Richard Fimbreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12310522622034737651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090257235472039370.post-18168067169612778342009-11-17T21:18:00.000-08:002009-11-18T09:01:53.512-08:002010 Poster Contest Announcement

Poster Contest Media Release 2010

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