If you’re looking to get into politics, you may want to consider the many Tucson government jobs available.
Tucson’s government industry employed 80,500 workers during September, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 78,200 workers during August, but a 3.2 percent decrease from last year.
Tucson has what’s considered a “weak mayor” model of local government. The six-member City Council has exclusive legislative authority and shares executive authority with the mayor. The mayor is elected by voters apart from the council, while a city manager is appointed to overlook the everyday operations of the city. Bob Walkup currently serves as the mayor of Tucson.