Known by many as the “Old Pueblo,” the city of Tucson, Arizona has a history reaching back hundreds of years, well before Arizona officially became a state in 1912. In fact, the territory of Arizona was established in 1863, and Tucson served as the territorial capital for a full decade, from 1867 to 1877. Since its humble beginnings, it has grown to become Arizona’s second largest city and currently Tucson houses over one million residents in the metropolitan area and one of the state’s three public universities, the University of Arizona. Here is a brief overview of how the city is governed. 
City government: First, an important resource is the website, which is home to a wealth of information and insights into the governing structure of Tucson. The city of Tucson is divided into six wards, each of which elects a representative to the City Council, which is run by the Mayor. Every two years, three of the wards hold re-elections, for terms of four years each. The city of Tucson also employs a City Manager to take care of the myriad of professional managerial tasks associated with running a city the size of Tucson.
Using an online map, you can enter your zip code on the website listed above and determine in which ward you live. To stay abreast of governmental goings-on, you can review the Council’s agendas and meeting schedules so that you can be fully informed and take a more active role in Tucson’s government. In addition, you can read biographies and information related to each elected official. With this resource available to the public, anyone can easily stay informed and up-to-date.
County government: Tucson is located in Pima County, which is governed by a Board of Supervisors. The County is divided into five districts.
State and United States government: As a city in Arizona, Tucson is also governed by Arizona’s state officers, including the Governor, Attorney General and two United States Senators. In regards to the U.S. House of Representatives, the majority of Tucson falls under Arizona District 8, although some parts of Tucson fall under Arizona District 7.
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