Pima, AZ

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss and take action on the county administrator hiring process, a resolution prohibiting personal profit from nonpublic information, and several contracts and grants. The agenda also includes public hearings on a fireworks permit, a liquor license, and an appeal of a procurement decision, plus multiple consent calendar items.

• Discussion on County Administrator Hiring Process (District 3)
• Resolution 2026-45: prohibiting personal profit from nonpublic information
• Hearing: Fireworks permit for Skyline Country Club, Sept 12, 2026, 8:00-8:30 p.m.
• Hearing: Liquor license for Del Webb Rocking K Community Association, Series 14 Club
• Hearing: Appeal of procurement decision on RFP-2600000677 (wastewater conveyance repair services)

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The Pima County Board of Supervisors is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two resolutions related to property taxes for fiscal year 2026/2027. The first resolution sets the tax levy, and the second authorizes the delivery of tax statements and collection of 2026 taxes. Public comments can be submitted by email.

• Resolution 2026-43: tax levy for FY 2026/2027
• Resolution 2026-44: authorizes tax statement delivery and collection of 2026 taxes
• Public hearing on tax levy resolution
• Public hearing on tax collection resolution

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting and approved two tax-related resolutions. Resolution 2026-43, setting the tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, was approved 3-1 with Supervisor Christy voting no and Supervisor Heinz absent. Resolution 2026-44, authorizing tax statement delivery and collection of 2026 taxes, was approved 4-0 with Supervisor Heinz absent.

• Approved Resolution 2026-43 (tax levy for FY 2026/2027) 3-1, with Supervisor Christy voting nay and Supervisor Heinz absent.
• Approved Resolution 2026-44 (tax collection authorization) 4-0, with Supervisor Heinz absent.

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The Pima County Board of Supervisors and Tucson Mayor and Council are holding a joint meeting to discuss the Prosperity Initiative, a presentation on policies and strategies, and to provide direction on city-county collaboration and action items. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no voting items listed.

• Prosperity Initiative presentation and discussion
• Discussion and direction on city-county collaboration and action items
• Joint meeting with Mayor and Council

The Pima County Board of Supervisors and Tucson Mayor & Council held a joint meeting that included a presentation on the Prosperity Initiative and discussion on city-county collaboration. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting

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The Pima County Board of Supervisors will hold a study session to discuss staffing processes and the vacancy policy, as well as receive updates on homelessness and public safety, climate action, wildfire mitigation, and monthly finances. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal advice on constable discipline and recognition of quarterly employees.

• Discussion on staffing requests analysis during budgeting and vacancy policy revisions (District 1)
• Update on County initiatives to address homelessness and public safety
• Climate Action Plan update
• Wildfire Mitigation Plan one-year update
• Monthly financial update on County's financial performance

The Pima County Board of Supervisors convened a study session on August 11, 2026, with discussions on staffing processes, vacancy policy, homelessness and public safety initiatives, climate action, wildfire mitigation, and a monthly financial update. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and discussion-only.

• No formal actions taken; all agenda items were discussions only
• Discussed staffing processes and vacancy policy with County Administrator
• Received updates on homelessness, public safety, climate action, and wildfire mitigation
• Reviewed monthly financial update

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The Pima County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially direct staff to draft a resolution imposing a 120-day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, pending a zoning code text amendment. The board will also consider the County Administrator hiring process, a legislative program for 2027, and several contracts and appointments. Public hearings include liquor license requests and an appeal of a wireless tower conditional use permit.

• Discussion of 120-day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Pima County (Addendum 1, Item 2)
• Appeal of Hearing Administrator's approval for a wireless tower at 15949 W. Diamond Bell Ranch Road (Item 15)
• Contract with Cox Subscriptions for library periodicals, $815,000 (Item 11)
• Resolution adopting Pima County Legislative Program for 2027 (Item 19)
• Acceptance of $256,509.80 estate distribution for Pima Animal Care Center (Addendum 1, Item 4)

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to support an appeal and deny a conditional use permit for a new wireless communications tower at 15949 W. Diamond Bell Ranch Road, reversing the Hearing Administrator's earlier approval. The board also approved a 120-day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Pima County (3-2), adopted the 2027 Legislative Program (4-1), and approved numerous contracts, appointments, and routine items. Several items were continued to August 25, 2026, including the Economic Development Strategic Plan and a contract with the Southern Arizona Education Council.

• Denied wireless tower conditional use permit at 15949 W. Diamond Bell Ranch Road (4-1)
• Approved 120-day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Pima County (3-2)
• Adopted 2027 Pima County Legislative Program (4-1)
• Approved $815,000 library periodicals contract with W.T. Cox (5-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Taco Giro Mexican Grill and Rocky Point Drive Thru (5-0)
• Approved $256,509.80 estate distribution to Pima Animal Care Center (5-0)
• Approved new County Attorney classification for law graduates (5-0)
• Approved school district election cancellations and appointments (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to conduct the official canvass of the July 21, 2026, Primary Election results. This is a procedural requirement pursuant to A.R.S. §16-642(A).

• Canvass of the July 21, 2026, Primary Election results

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to certify the election results. The board approved the canvass of the July 21, 2026, Primary Election.

• Approved canvass of July 21, 2026, Primary Election results (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will hold hearings on several land use requests, including wireless facility permits and rezoning. The body will also discuss the County Administrator hiring process and Pima Early Education Program (PEEPs) waitlists.

• Contract amendment for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Brawley Wash Watershed Plan: $16,200.16
• Grant acceptance from Urban Libraries Council for Libraries and Local News National Micro-Grant Pilot Program: $7,500.00
• Liquor license hearings for Black Roosters (12765 E. Cabeza De Vaca) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (7250 N. Oracle Road)
• Conditional Use Permits for wireless communication facilities at 5575 N. Anway Road and 3233 S. Abrego Drive
• Ordinance No. 2026-9 to update air quality code text regarding federal regulations

The Board of Supervisors appointed Jorge Soto as County Treasurer and restructured the Pima County Industrial Development Authority. Several zoning amendments, liquor licenses, and county contracts were approved, while one liquor license for a wholesaler was denied due to zoning restrictions.

• Appointed Jorge Soto as Pima County Treasurer (4-1)
• Removed five current Pima County Industrial Development Authority members (5-0)
• Approved $15.3M contract for mental health services (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for Chipotle Mexican Grill at 7250 N. Oracle Road (5-0)
• Denied liquor license for Black Roosters at 12765 E. Cabeza De Vaca (5-0)
• Approved $1.75M increase for Aarrowhead Security, Inc. uniformed security services (5-0)
• Approved wireless communication facility permits for 5575 N. Anway Road (5-0) and 3233 S. Abrego Drive (4-0)
• Approved $780,819 grant for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a study session. The primary scheduled action is an executive session to receive legal advice and direction regarding property development and zoning policies.

• Executive session for legal advice on property development and zoning policies

The meeting consisted of procedural items and an executive session for legal advice. No substantive public decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Board of Supervisors Addendum

The Board of Supervisors will consider an amendment to an existing contract with High Point Networks for Mitel VoIP system maintenance and support, with no change in cost. This is the only substantive item on the addendum agenda.

• Amendment No. 2 to contract SC2400001724 with High Point Networks, L.L.C., for Mitel VoIP system maintenance and support, including updated language and scope, at no additional cost.

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The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review a multi-year library services contract and a crisis project for opioid misuse. The session includes discussions on the creation of a financial transparency commission and updates on 2026 Primary Election operations.

• Contract with OverDrive, Inc. for digital content services: $20,000,000 over 4 years
• Contract amendment for Helping Ourselves Pursue Enrichment, Inc. (Crisis Cooperative Project for Opioid Misuse/Abuse and Prevention): $275,000
• Creation of the Debt and Financial Transparency Advisory Commission
• Update on 2026 Primary Election operations, including the 'Votemobile' and ID-verified drop-off process
• Grant amendment for Arizona Department of Housing HSSF Pima County EELS Emergency Housing Project (no cost)

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La Junta de Supervisores llevará a la cabo una sesión de estudio para discutir los procesos de dotación de personal del condado, las políticas de vacantes y las actualizaciones sobre acción climática. La reunión también incluye una presentación sobre el PLAZA Mobile Market con respecto a los desafíos del programa y actualizaciones sobre diversas iniciativas del condado.

• Discusión sobre solicitudes de dotación de personal y la política de vacantes existente
• Presentación sobre el PLAZA Mobile Market y los recortes del programa SNAP-Ed
• Actualización del Plan de Acción Climática del Condado de Pima
• Actualización sobre iniciativas de personas sin hogar y seguridad pública
• Actualización financiera mensual sobre el desempeño del condado

The Board discussed staffing processes and the current vacancy policy. A motion to consider revisions to the vacancy policy was continued with a 5-0 vote. All other agenda items were informational or discussion only, with no votes recorded.

• Motion on staffing vacancy policy continued (5-0)

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La Junta de Supervisores discutirá el proceso de contratación del Administrador del Condado y el nombramiento del Tesorero del Condado de Pima. La reunión incluye audiencias públicas sobre licencias de alcohol y rezonificación, así como recomendaciones de financiamiento para agencias de necesidades básicas.

• Contrato para Solis Engineering Co., L.L.C. para la Restauración de Drexel a Valencia East Bank: $593,247.02
• Acuerdo de adquisición de tierras con Promax Enterprises, L.L.C. por 28.86 acres en Brawley Wash: $555,000.00
• Solicitud de extensión de tiempo de rezonificación para 7791 N. La Cholla Boulevard
• Financiamiento para Southern Arizona Rescue Association para equipo y capacitación: $100,000.00
• Resolución No. 2026-37 oponiéndose a la construcción de un muro en la frontera de la Nación Tohono O’odham

The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved a $25 million job order contract for wastewater conveyance system repairs and construction, and approved $3.94 million in outside agency funding recommendations for FY 2026/2027. The board also approved a resolution opposing a border wall on the Tohono O'odham Nation, and continued several items to future meetings.

• Approved $25M wastewater conveyance job order contract (3-0)
• Approved $3.94M outside agency funding for FY26/27 (3-0, then 4-1 after reconsideration)
• Approved resolution opposing border wall on Tohono O'odham Nation (4-1)
• Approved $20M digital content services contract with OverDrive (5-0)
• Approved creation of Debt and Financial Transparency Advisory Commission (4-1)
• Approved $593,247 flood control design contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved $555,000 land acquisition in Brawley Wash flood area (5-0)
• Continued County Treasurer appointment to July 28, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Addendum

The Board of Supervisors will hold several executive sessions to discuss personnel and legal matters. These discussions include the County Treasurer vacancy, an investigation into former treasurer allegations, and the County Administrator position.

• Discussion of Pima County Treasurer vacancy
• Legal advice regarding former County Treasurer allegations and investigation
• Discussion or consideration of employment for the County Administrator position

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Esta agenda consiste enteramente en trámites procedimentales y sesiones ejecutivas cerradas. Los supervisores recibirán asesoría legal sobre un memorando de entendimiento sindical, un posible litigio en Stone v. Pima County, reclamos de condenas erróneas y avisos de corrección de propiedades. No se programan asuntos públicos ni votaciones.

• Asesoría legal sobre el MOU sindical AFSCME Local 449
• Estrategia para el litigio Stone v. Pima County
• Revisión del litigio de condenas erróneas (A.R.S. §13-4296)
• Memo de privilegio abogado-cliente sobre avisos de corrección de propiedades

The Board of Supervisors held a study session that included executive sessions for legal advice and direction on union MOU and potential litigation. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes occurred; the only action was adjournment.

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La Junta llevará a cabo audiencias públicas para adoptar los presupuestos del año fiscal 2026/2027 para el Condado de Pima, el Distrito de Control de Inundaciones y varios distritos de mejora local. Elementos adicionales incluyen discusiones sobre un nuevo programa de licencias de venta minorista de tabaco y el proceso de contratación del administrador del condado.

• Adopción del presupuesto final del Condado de Pima para el año fiscal 2026-27
• Presupuesto del Distrito de Control de Inundaciones para el año fiscal 2026/2027 y restricciones de incendios de Etapa II
• Presupuesto del distrito de mejora de Hayhook Ranch de $45,000.00
• Presupuesto del distrito de mejora de Mortimore Addition de $40,589.00
• Contrato del Distrito de Bibliotecas por $2,100,000.00 para servicios de suscripción de Sierra

The Board adopted the final FY2026/27 county budget of $1.9 billion, including a $1,000 bonus for employees earning $45,000 or less, in a 4-1 vote. Several district budgets were also approved, and a tobacco retail licensing program was directed for investigation. Stage II fire restrictions were imposed on county land, and multiple liquor licenses and permits were approved.

• Approved FY2026/27 final county budget as amended with employee bonus (4-1)
• Approved Flood Control District final budget (5-0)
• Approved Library District final budget (4-1)
• Approved Improvement District budgets (5-0)
• Approved Stadium District final budget (4-1)
• Imposed Stage II fire restrictions on county land (4-0)
• Approved multiple liquor licenses and fireworks permits (5-0)
• Directed investigation of tobacco retail licensing program (4-1)

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Esta es una sesión de estudio donde la Junta de Supervisores recibe actualizaciones y realiza discusiones sobre varias iniciativas del condado. Los temas incluyen estrategias de falta de vivienda y seguridad pública, el Plan de Acción Climática, finanzas mensuales, litigios potenciales, políticas de personal y vacantes, y el impacto de los recortes federales de Medicaid y SNAP. No se esperan votaciones formales sobre estos asuntos; la junta podría pasar a una sesión ejecutiva para recibir asesoramiento legal sobre tres asuntos.

• Actualización sobre iniciativas del condado para abordar la falta de vivienda y la seguridad pública
• Actualización del Plan de Acción Climática con cartas comunitarias incluidas
• Sesión ejecutiva sobre litigios potenciales relacionados con condenas erróneas (A.R.S. §13-4296)
• Discusión sobre procesos de personal y política de vacantes, incluyendo si se necesitan revisiones (solicitud del Distrito 1)
• Presentación sobre impactos de los recortes federales de Medicaid y SNAP

The Board of Supervisors held a study session with no votes or approvals. Items included updates on homelessness, climate action, and executive session legal advice; climate action and staffing discussions were continued to July 14, 2026. The monthly financial update was pulled.

• No formal decisions made; all items informational or continued

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La Junta de Supervisores llevará a cabo audiencias sobre la rezonificación y extensiones de tiempo para una propiedad de 7.02 acres en Campbell Avenue, con el personal recomendando denegar el cierre de la rezonificación pero aprobar una extensión de tiempo de cinco años. Otros asuntos importantes incluyen un contrato de adquisición de terrenos para Brawley Wash ($257,500), dos permisos de fuegos artificiales para eventos del 4 de julio, nuevas licencias de licor para Chipotle y Tiny's, y la venta de propiedades residenciales excedentes en Kolb Road, Pintail Drive y Cripple Creek Drive. La junta también discutirá el proceso de contratación del administrador del condado y posibles litigios por condenas erróneas.

• Rezonificación/extensión de tiempo para St. Phillips Foothills - Campbell Avenue (7.02 acres, CR-4); el personal recomienda denegar el cierre pero aprobar la extensión de tiempo
• Contrato de adquisición de terrenos para 140 acres en el corredor de inundación de Brawley Wash, $257,500
• Permisos de fuegos artificiales para Westin La Paloma (3 de julio), Tucson Speedway (4 de julio), Skyline Country Club (4 de julio)
• Nuevas licencias de licor para Chipotle Mexican Grill No. 6072 y el restaurante Tiny's
• Ventas de propiedades excedentes: 5061 N. Kolb Rd, 7181 E. Pintail Dr, 7260 E. Cripple Creek Dr; y terreno baldío cerca de 1st Ave y Magee Rd

The Board denied closure of a 2006 rezoning for 7 acres near Campbell Avenue that expired in 2020, after multiple votes (4-1 then 5-0). It then approved a five-year time extension for the same project. Other actions included directing staff to select a recruitment firm for the County Administrator hiring, designating vote centers for the July primary, and authorizing litigation related to erroneous convictions.

• Denied closure of St. Phillips Foothills rezoning (4-1, then 5-0 after reconsideration)
• Approved five-year time extension for same rezoning (5-0)
• Directed staff to select recruitment firm for County Administrator hiring (4-1)
• Designated vote centers for 2026 Primary Election (5-0)
• Approved sale of four surplus properties by auction (5-0 each)
• Approved FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (4-1)
• Authorized joining or filing lawsuit related to erroneous convictions (5-0)
• Approved budget remediation plans for Constables, Medical Examiner, Public Defense (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors se reúne para considerar acción legal relacionada con la Affordable Care Act. Esto incluye discutir si iniciar o unirse a una demanda contra el gobierno federal.

• Discusión de acción legal potencial en relación con la Affordable Care Act
• Demanda potencial contra el gobierno federal

The board voted 4-0 to join a lawsuit against the federal government regarding potential rule changes to the Affordable Care Act. Supervisor Christy was absent. The decision followed an executive session for legal advice.

• Approved joining lawsuit against federal government over ACA rule changes (4-0)

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La Junta de Supervisores celebrará audiencias públicas para revisar y adoptar presupuestos tentativos para el Condado de Pima y varios distritos especiales para el año fiscal 2026/2027, incluidos el fondo general del condado, control de inundaciones, biblioteca, estadio y distritos de mejora. La reunión también cubre una posible divulgación de un informe sobre el Sheriff Chris Nanos, una enmienda al texto del código de zonificación para estándares de calles y permisos de fuegos artificiales para clubes de campo locales.

• Adopción del presupuesto tentativo del condado para el año fiscal 2026/2027 con tasaciones de impuestos a la propiedad para 23 distritos de mejora
• Emisión de bonos del Distrito de Instalaciones Comunitarias Rocking K South por hasta $2.35 millones para infraestructura pública
• Extensión del plazo de rezonificación para 3.18 acres en N. La Cholla Boulevard (P16RZ00001)
• Enmienda al texto del código de zonificación que establece una tarifa sustitutiva para la preservación de calles (Ordenanza 2026-7)
• Discusión sobre la divulgación de un informe de 65 páginas de NorthStar sobre el Sheriff Chris Nanos

The Board of Supervisors adopted several tentative budgets for fiscal year 2026/2027, including the county budget (4-1), library district (4-1), stadium district (4-1), flood control district (5-0), and multiple improvement district budgets (5-0). Also approved a Health Department supplemental funding request (3-2), a zoning code text amendment (5-0), fireworks permits (3-0 with abstentions), and early ballot drop-off sites for the 2026 primary election (5-0).

• Adopted tentative County Budget FY 2026/2027 (4-1)
• Adopted Library District tentative budget FY 2026/2027 (4-1)
• Adopted Stadium District tentative budget FY 2026/2027 (4-1)
• Adopted Flood Control District tentative budget FY 2026/2027 (5-0)
• Approved Health Department DREAM request for $186,000 (3-2)
• Approved zoning code text amendment for street standards (5-0)
• Approved fireworks permits for Forty Niner CC and Tucson CC (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Primary Election early ballot drop-off sites (5-0)

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La Junta recibirá y discutirá un informe del Sheriff Nanos sobre su historial laboral, la gestión del Departamento del Sheriff y las interacciones con funcionarios federales de inmigración. También considerarán la adopción de códigos de construcción actualizados, la aprobación de resoluciones que apoyen el financiamiento de Rio Nuevo y la designación de una carretera, y el nombramiento de un miembro del Grupo de Trabajo de Supervisión Electoral. Varias audiencias públicas están programadas para permisos de fuegos artificiales y una nueva licencia de licor.

• Informe del Sheriff Nanos sobre gestión e interacciones federales de inmigración
• Adopción del Código Internacional de Conservación de Energía 2024 (Ordenanza 2026-6)
• Resolución de apoyo a la continuación del financiamiento por incremento de impuestos de Rio Nuevo
• Enmienda N.º 6 para Off Duty Management Inc., $210,000 para servicios policiales en bibliotecas
• Audiencias para permisos de fuegos artificiales en las escuelas secundarias Mountain View y Walden Grove

The Board declined to declare the Sheriff's office vacant, instead referring allegations of potential perjury to the Arizona Attorney General's Office on a 4-0 vote with one abstention. Other actions included adopting updated building codes, approving a $1 million affordable housing contract, and supporting Rio Nuevo funding.

• Referred Sheriff perjury allegations to AG, no action to remove (4-0, Christy abstained)
• Adopted 2024 International Energy Conservation Code with local amendments (4-1)
• Approved $1M affordable housing contract for Shasta Apartments (4-1)
• Approved fireworks permits for two high school events (4-1 both)
• Approved $600K Tenex election software contract (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Rio Nuevo TIF district (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Governor Raul H. Castro Memorial Highway (5-0)
• Approved $210K library security contract with Off Duty Management (5-0)

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La Junta entrará en sesión ejecutiva para discutir asesoramiento legal sobre un informe del Sheriff Chris Nanos y posibles acciones sobre su conducta. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre iniciativas del condado que abordan la falta de vivienda y la seguridad pública, y una actualización financiera mensual sobre el rendimiento del condado. Además, se reconocerán las jubilaciones de dos empleados.

• Sesión ejecutiva sobre el informe del Sheriff Nanos y posibles acciones de conducta
• Actualización sobre iniciativas de falta de vivienda y seguridad pública
• Actualización financiera mensual sobre el rendimiento del condado
• Reconocimiento de la jubilación de Steven King, 26 años en aguas residuales
• Reconocimiento de la jubilación de Sheri Prochaska, 21 años en TI

The Board of Supervisors held a study session with discussions only. No formal votes or decisions were taken. Items included recognition of retiring employees, executive session for legal advice, updates on homelessness and public safety, and a monthly financial update.

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La Junta de Supervisores considerará una resolución en oposición al aumento de tarifas propuesto por Tucson Electric Power. Si se aprueba, el condado objetaría formalmente la solicitud de la empresa ante los reguladores estatales.

• Resolución 2026-25 en oposición al aumento de tarifas de Tucson Electric Power

The Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 2026-25 opposing Tucson Electric Power's proposed rate increase. The motion passed 2-1 with Chair Allen and Supervisor Cano in favor, Supervisor Christy opposed, and two supervisors absent.

• Approved resolution opposing TEP rate increase (2-1)

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The Board of Supervisors considerará una resolución para someter un ajuste permanente de $70 millones al límite de gastos base del condado de 1979-80 a los votantes en la boleta electoral del 3 de noviembre de 2026. Este es el único elemento sustancial en la agenda; el resto es de procedimiento, incluyendo la lista de asistencia y el levantamiento de la sesión.

• Resolution No. 2026-23: Someter un ajuste permanente de $70M al límite constitucional de gastos a los votantes en la elección de noviembre de 2026

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to place a permanent $70 million adjustment to the 1979-80 base expenditure limit on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. The vote was 4-1, with Supervisor Christy voting no.

• Approved resolution 2026-23 to refer $70M permanent expenditure limit adjustment to voters (4-1)

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La Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el ajuste del Límite de Gastos Base de 1979-80 (A.R.S. §41-563.01). Otros temas notables incluyen una audiencia sobre una ordenanza para establecer una tarifa de $10 para escritos de alguaciles, aprobación de una modificación de contrato para el programa Adopt-A-Wash ($60,000), y discusión sobre el desarrollo del ferrocarril de pasajeros. La agenda también incluye numerosas proclamaciones y reconocimientos.

• Audiencia para ajustar el límite de gastos base de 1979-80 del condado de Pima
• Ordenanza para establecer una tarifa de $10 para escritos de alguaciles (Ord 2026-5)
• Modificación de contrato para el programa Adopt-A-Wash con Tucson Clean and Beautiful ($60,000)
• Discusión sobre el ferrocarril de pasajeros entre Phoenix, Tucson y Nogales
• Audiencias de licencias de licor para Golf Club at Canoa Ranch, Torres Blancas, Barro’s Pizza, Circle K

The Board approved Resolution 2026-20, the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD funds, allocating CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds to various projects. They also adopted Ordinance 2026-5 establishing a $10 fee for constable writs and approved a flood control contract amendment. Several liquor license transfers and new licenses were approved. Two rail-related agenda items were withdrawn, and a report from Sheriff Nanos was continued to May 12, 2026.

• Approved 2026-2027 HUD Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-5 imposing $10 constable writ fee (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Tucson Clean and Beautiful contract for Adopt-A-Wash Program (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfers for Golf Club at Canoa Ranch and Torres Blancas (5-0 each)
• Approved new liquor licenses for Barro's Pizza and Circle K (5-0 each)
• Continued Sheriff Nanos report to May 12, 2026 (5-0)
• Withdrew items 34 and 35 on passenger and commercial rail feasibility
• Approved multiple proclamations and recognitions (various votes)

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La Junta de Supervisores llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una enmienda de texto del código (Ordenanza 2026-2) para regular grupos enmascarados no identificados, que se pospuso desde las reuniones de marzo. También considerarán una ordenanza revisada de tarifas del Tribunal Superior que impone una tarifa de automatización de $100 en presentaciones civiles. Además, la junta discutirá el proceso de contratación del administrador del condado y un acuerdo de apelación de impuestos en sesión ejecutiva.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Ordenanza 2026-2: Regulación de Grupos Enmascarados No Identificados
• Ordenanza 2026-4: Tarifa de automatización y tecnología del Tribunal Superior de $100 por presentación civil
• Contrato $235,078 para mejorar la capacidad de alerta de inundaciones repentinas con Hydrologic Research Center
• Permisos de fuegos artificiales para Skyline Country Club los días 25 de abril y 2 de mayo de 2026
• Transferencia de licencia de licores y nueva licencia para Turquoise Wine Bar en Tucson

The Board approved Ordinance 2026-2, adding Chapter 9.25 to the Pima County Code to regulate unidentified masked groups, exempting identified law enforcement officers, by a 4-1 vote. Additionally, a Superior Court technology fee ordinance was approved 4-1, and the Board requested a detailed report from Sheriff Chris Nanos on employment history, disciplinary actions, immigration coordination, and budget issues, to be provided within 10 business days. Several proclamations, permits, and contracts were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-2 (anti-mask) 4-1
• Approved Superior Court technology fee $100 4-1
• Approved fireworks permits for Skyline Country Club April 25 and May 2 each 4-1
• Approved liquor licenses for Turquoise Wine Bar 5-0
• Approved flood control contracts ($13,200 acquisition and $235,078 flash flood warning) 5-0
• Approved naming of PACC dispatch center as Celine Ann Baker Dispatch Center 5-0
• Approved anti-racketeering funds $519 for victims' rights event 5-0
• Approved demand for report from Sheriff Nanos on multiple matters 5-0

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors holds a special meeting to consider a Payment Only Intergovernmental Agreement for an Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grant from the Arizona Department of Education. The agenda includes an executive session for legal advice and potential action on the agreement (CTR063479). The meeting is conducted virtually with limited in-person viewing.

• Discussion/direction/action on Payment Only Intergovernmental Agreement for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grant (CTR063479)
• Executive session for legal advice and direction regarding the grant agreement
• Special meeting convened remotely under Arizona law

The Board of Supervisors approved a Payment Only Intergovernmental Agreement related to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grant from the Arizona Department of Education. The action followed an executive session regarding legal advice for the agreement.

• Approved Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Grant agreement (3-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on an ordinance adding Chapter 9.25 to Title 9 of the county code to regulate unidentified masked groups, and on adjusting the 1979-80 base expenditure limit. They will also discuss bridge funding of $100,000 for St. Luke's Home and consider several rezonings, including an 18-acre industrial rezoning on S. Wilmot Road and a modification to allow a carwash at La Cholla and Magee. Executive sessions are scheduled for legal advice on masked group regulation, the Delgado Claim settlement, and the Marshall Foundation litigation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-2 to add Chapter 9.25 regulating unidentified masked groups, exempting identified law enforcement officers
• Rezoning of 18.02 acres on S. Wilmot Road from SH to CI-2 for industrial use (P25RZ00002)
• Modification of rezoning conditions to allow a carwash at La Cholla Boulevard and Magee Road (Co9-00-63)
• Bridge funding of $100,000 from General Fund Contingency for St. Luke's Home to prevent displacement of 53 residents
• Public hearing to adjust Pima County's 1979-80 base expenditure limit under A.R.S. §41-563.01

The Board of Supervisors approved several land use changes, including industrial rezoning on S. Wilmot Road and a carwash modification on N. La Cholla Boulevard. Additional actions included approving janitorial services for Kino Sports Complex and $100,000 in bridge funding for St. Luke's Home.

• Recognized retirement of Donna Spicola (4-0)
• Recognized retirement of Terri_Tillman (4-0)
• Proclaimed March 28th as 'Everybody Needs a Rock Day' (4-0)
• Approved Tucson Electric Power easement for I-10 to River Road Project ($2,100 revenue) (5-0)
• Awarded janitorial services contract for Kino Sports Complex to B&H General Services, Inc. ($340,000) (5-0)
• Continued Code Text Amendment regarding unidentified masked groups (4-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for Caterpillar, Inc. (4-1)
• Continued liquor license hearing for Solana Guest Ranch & Spanish Villas (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the 10-year Regional Housing Strategy and Funding Plan, hold a public hearing on an ordinance to regulate unidentified masked groups, and discuss a settlement recommendation in a lawsuit. The board will also receive updates on the 2026 RTA Special Election and a resolution designating the William Shaw Wildlife Corridor.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-2 adding Chapter 9.25, Regulation of Unidentified Masked Groups (10:45 a.m.)
• Discussion on adoption of Pima County 10-year Regional Housing Strategy and Funding Plan
• Discussion on settlement recommendation in Post Acute Development 3, L.L.C. v. Pima County (TX2025-000334)
• Resolution designating Avra Valley portion as William Shaw Wildlife Corridor (10:00 a.m.)
• Update on 2026 Regional Transportation Authority Special Election operations (10:15 a.m.)

The Board approved the 10‑year Regional Housing Strategy and Funding Plan and adopted a settlement recommendation in the Post Acute Development 3 lawsuit. It also appointed an ex‑officio member, granted tax‑relief petitions, revised a policy, created a new court classification, designated a wildlife corridor, and confirmed trial‑court appointments.

• Adopted 10‑year Regional Housing Strategy and Funding Plan (4‑1)
• Approved settlement recommendation in Post Acute Development 3, L.L.C. v. Pima County (5‑0)
• Appointed Montserrat Caballero as ex‑officio member of Downtown Tucson Partnership Board (5‑0)
• Granted tax‑relief petition for Christian Faith Fellowship (5‑0)
• Granted tax‑relief petition for Vail Valley Baptist Church (5‑0)
• Revised Board of Supervisors Policy No. C 4.4 on taxes, interest and penalties (4‑1)
• Created Superior Court Courier classification (4‑1)
• Designated Avra Valley portion as William Shaw Wildlife Corridor (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors and Tucson Mayor and Council hold a joint meeting to receive updates on the One Pima and Safe City initiatives addressing safety and substance use treatment. They will also hear a SAFR Center update and a Cross System Gaps Analysis on opioid response. The main action item is discussion and direction on next steps to advance existing efforts, build on partnerships, and identify shared priorities.

• One Pima and Safe City updates on safety and substance use treatment efforts
• SAFR Center update
• Cross System Gaps Analysis presentation with opioid response data
• Discussion/direction on next steps for city-county collaboration
• Identification of shared priorities for future initiatives

The Pima County Board of Supervisors and Tucson Mayor and Council met on March 3, 2026. The meeting included updates on safety, substance‑use treatment, and joint collaborations, followed by board discussions on the SAFR Center, cross‑system gaps analysis, and city‑county collaboration. No formal actions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded; the board only discussed next steps and identified shared priorities.

Board of Supervisors

The Pima County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $1,415,862.75 design‑engineering contract for the Drexel to Valencia East Bank Restoration project. They will also consider reserve‑policy adoptions for the Flood Control and Library districts, several permit hearings, updates on homelessness, climate action, and affordable‑housing funding, plus a grant allocation and a park naming resolution.

• Contract with Solis Engineering Co. for design‑engineering services (Drexel to Valencia East Bank Restoration) – $1,415,862.75
• Adoption of Flood Control District Policy No. F 54.10 establishing use of reserves
• Fireworks permit hearing for Erin Kallish, Caterpillar, Inc., 5000 W. Caterpillar Trail, March 1 2026 (8:00‑8:30 p.m.)
• Approval of $855,000 Short‑Term Crisis and Emergency Resources (STCER) Grant – Round Two
• Resolution naming Canoa Preserve Park Softball Field No. 1 as Ivan Allison Field

The Board of Supervisors approved a $5,000,000 contract with Runbeck Election Services for election print services. It also adopted a $1.7 million amendment to the Amazon marketplace contract and adopted a new policy for Regional Wastewater Reclamation reserves. Additional actions included funding for affordable housing, a flood‑control engineering contract, and a resolution prohibiting county resources for civil immigration enforcement.

• Approved $5,000,000 Runbeck Election Services contract (5-0)
• Approved $1,700,000 annual amendment to Amazon.com contract (5-0)
• Adopted Board Policy No. F 55.1 for Regional Wastewater Reclamation reserves (5-0)
• Approved $855,000 Short‑Term Crisis and Emergency Resources grant allocation (4-1)
• Approved $1,415,862.75 Flood Control District engineering contract (5-0)
• Approved $5,500,000 GAP Funding for affordable housing projects (4-1)
• Prohibited use of county property for civil immigration enforcement (4-1)
• Authorized naming of Canoa Preserve Park Softball Field as Ivan Allison Field (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, five-year forecasts, and the potential for new bonds. The meeting also covers the creation of special taxing districts and the search process for a County Administrator.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget projections and expenses
• Discussion on bond needs and election timelines
• Authorization for November 2026 Expenditure Limit Report voter approval
• Review of steps to create Special Taxing Districts in Pima County
• Resolution No. 2026-5 regarding early ballot drop-off and replacement sites for the 2026 Regional Transportation Authority Special Election

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2026‑5, approving designated early ballot drop‑off locations and authorizing ballot replacement sites for the 2026 Regional Transportation Authority special election. The motion passed with a 4‑1 vote; Supervisor Christy voted no. The Board also approved, by a 4‑0 vote with one abstention, authorization to prepare the November 2026 voter approval for the Expenditure Limit Report.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026‑5 for early ballot drop‑off and replacement sites (4-1, Christy nay)
• Authorized preparation of November 2026 voter approval for Expenditure Limit Report (4-0, Christy abstained)