The average rainfall is 12 inches per year, but that doesn't mean we average an inch a month. The months in between tend to be hot and very dry, with nary a drop of measurable rainfall. But with an average temperature that hovers near the perfect 72 degrees, Tucson is most attractive to many folks from less mild climes. The contrast is typical of Tucson's growing population.
All parties seem to work and live well together despite their differences in culture and politics.
And as the September 1997 issue of Cond Nast Traveler magazine pointed out when it ranked Tucson as the friendliest city in the country, everybody is welcome in the Old Pueblo. This means that both the mayor and city council members are elected by the people to make decisions, and a city manager is appointed by the council to help carry out those decisions. There are six councilpersons, in addition to the mayor, all chosen in citywide elections. Each is self-governing with its own laws and government officials. Both nations operate gaming casinos that pour millions of dollars back into their communities in the form of jobs, scholarships, improved health care and housing.