News » Access Tucson to Close for 4 Weeks

The future depends on what we do in the present.
-Mahatma Gandhi

During last night’s Access Tucson Board of Directors meeting, the Board decided to shut down Access Tucson for four weeks while we continue to negotiate with the City to keep public access viable in Tucson. This temporary measure is being taken to preserve our remaining reserve funding.

Access Tucson Closure:
Wednesday, February 10th through Tuesday, March 9th

Programming will continue on the channels but no other services will be provided and staff will not be working. No new programming or cablecast calendars will be accepted after Saturday, February 6th at 7pm except for the live programs that night.

A study for the City Manager is underway of how and if the city government channel, Tucson 12 and Access Tucson may combine in some manner so Tucson 12 can continue to serve the government and Access Tucson can continue serving the community. The City Manager’s recommendation to keep Access Tucson viable will go to the Mayor and Council by February 23 at the latest.

Essentially, we are making sure we are here to honor the City’s effort and intent to maintain both the city voice and the public voice on February 23rd. The financial savings will ensure that Access Tucson can fully participate in the transition to come.

We urge you to continue show your support by contacting the Mayor and Council. Tell them why Access Tucson and public voice is important to you.

Mayor: Robert.Walkup@tucsonaz.gov
(520) 791-4201

Ward 1: Regina.Romero@tucsonaz.gov
(520) 791-4040

Ward 2: Rodney.Glassman@tucsonaz.gov
(520) 791-4687

Ward 3: Karin.Uhlich@tucsonaz.gov
(520) 791-4711

Ward 4: Shirley.Scott@tucsonaz.gov
(520) 791-3199

Ward 5: Richard.Fimbres@tucsonaz.gov
(520) 791-4231

Ward 6: Steve.Kozachik@tucsonaz.gov
(520) 791-4601

Or you can try emailing them all at once by clicking here (may not work with all email programs). If you use Outlook as your email program, you may have to change the commas into semi-colons.

Thank you for your continuing support!

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