In acknowledgment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, city officials have announced a schedule outline for Tempe's city services, confirming that all administrative offices will be shuttered on Monday, Jan. 19, as reported by an article recently published. While essential services like Police and Fire remain operational, most other non-emergency facilities will take a day off.
Residents in need of assistance from Tempe 311, the City’s Customer Relations Center, will find the doors closed on the holiday, and are instead directed to the city's website to fill out service requests. According to the city's communications, Customer Services will also not be working; however, bills can still be paid and information gathered online. The Tempe Municipal Court will join the closures, although the article notes that online payments and case info are accessible along with an after-hours automated phone payment system.
Public transport will see changes too, running on a regular weekday schedule, yet express services will not be operating. Tempe's Transit Store will be a notable absentee, reminding commuters to plan accordingly. For those needing more details, city encourages checking out the official transit website.
Household waste services will maintain their usual timetable with no expected interruptions, but the Household Products Collection Center is taking a day off, as listed in the published schedule. Parks and recreations centers, including seniors and community centers across the city, have confirmed they will not be open. Interested individuals in need of specifics for parks and recreation can call the provided phone numbers or visit their respective websites.
Bookworms and history enthusiasts will have to hold their curiosity as local cultural havens like the Tempe Public Library and the Tempe History Museum will close down too. Certain pools and splash pads, already out of season, additionally will remain closed. Links to respective websites are available for those moments when a splash of knowledge about aquatics is needed. Finally, Tempe residents with questions on various community issues can explore resources on the city's website, which remains unaffected by the holiday closures.
For those looking to stay informed on local happenings or any changes to city services, subscriptions to email updates from the City of Tempe are still readily available, detailing a variety of subjects including homelessness, business, and affordable housing.
