Timeline: Richard Miranda
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Tucson city manager Richard Miranda has decided to retire. Take a look at his career in service to the people of Tucson.
1998
Sep 30
Richard Miranda is a shoo-in to be named Monday as Tucson's police chief and should be sworn in Tuesday, city officials said yesterday.
Oct 01
Miranda's actions do the talking for longtime city cop
Oct 06
The Tucson City Council unanimously voted yesterday for Richard Miranda to become Tucson's new police chief.
Oct 07
Raul Miranda was momentarily speechless after he watched the swearing-in of his son as Tucson's police chief yesterday morning.
1999
Oct 31
Among the bumps encountered by Tucson Police Chief Richard Miranda during his first year in office was a triple homicide at an eastside…
2001
Oct 08
Tucson Police Chief Richard Miranda has emerged virtually unscathed after six months of criticism over his department’s handling of the North …
2008
Jan 31
Miranda will be assistant to Mike Hein
May 25
Outgoing chief Richard Miranda says he's proud he was able to nurture a new generation of police leaders, but regrets he could do little to tu…
2009
Jun 11
Spending is needed, he says, even with tight city budget
2011
Sep 12
Council to set up guidelines for selection on Tuesday
2012
May 09
Tucson finally has a permanent city manager. The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Richard Miranda, who has held the position on an interim basis since September.
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