Good morning, this is Tucson Local Pulse for Monday, January 13, 2025. We're starting the week with a look at recent developments in our city.Mayor Regina Romero delivered her annual Report to Tucsonans last week at the Tucson Convention Center, highlighting past successes and future plans, including a half-cent sales tax ballot question that will appear before voters on March 11. This Proposition 414, "Safe & Vibrant City," aims to fund five areas addressing community issues[1].In tech news, Tucson's job market is booming, with over 9,300 tech companies calling the city home. Key roles include software developers, cloud architects, and cybersecurity experts, with average tech salaries around $87,206. Major firms like Raytheon and IBM are driving growth, and the University of Arizona is strengthening this trend by developing new talent and partnerships[2].Moving to real estate, the preliminary draft of the Plan Tucson 2025 General Plan Update is now available for public review and feedback. This plan outlines goals and policies for the next 10 years, including expanding affordable and accessible housing options and promoting responsible management and use of water[3].In city hall news, the Tucson-Pima County Joint Code Committee has been established to review and make recommendations regarding amendments to various building codes. This committee will work to ensure that our city's infrastructure and development align with the latest standards[1].Weather-wise, today is expected to be sunny with a high of 68 degrees Fahrenheit. It's a great day to explore our city's outdoor spaces, like the Mission Garden, a living agricultural museum at the base of Sentinel Peak.New business activity includes the opening of Milagro on Oracle, an affordable housing development targeting households at or below 60% AMI. Applications are now being accepted online and in-person at West End Station[1].Upcoming community events include the Point-In-Time count on January 29, where volunteers will survey unsheltered individuals to gather data on homelessness in Pima County. Additionally, the Park Tucson Commission will meet on January 28 to discuss parking policies and strategies in the Sun Link Streetcar Corridor[1].In local school achievements, we're proud to see our students excelling in various fields. Keep an eye out for upcoming sports events and school activities.On a feel-good note, the recent announcement of an $11.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for community development projects is a significant boost for our city's growth[1].In crime news, there have been no major incidents reported in the past 24 hours. We encourage everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.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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