Pima County Board Adopts $1.9B Budget, Employee Bonus Approved
Pima County will spend $1.9 billion in the coming fiscal year after the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on June 23 to adopt the FY2026/27 budget. The spending plan includes a $1,000 bonus for employees earning $45,000 or less.
The budget vote was the most consequential action taken at the board’s regular meeting, which also saw approval of several district budgets, a new fire restriction, and a directive to study tobacco retail licensing.
Budget and employee bonus
The final county budget totals $1.9 billion. The 4-1 vote came after supervisors considered amendments that added the $1,000 bonus for lower-paid staff. The dissenting vote was not named in the minutes.
Alongside the main budget, the board approved:
- Flood Control District final budget (5-0)
- Library District final budget (4-1)
- Multiple Improvement District budgets (5-0)
- Stadium District final budget (4-1)
Fire restrictions and other actions
With a 4-0 vote, the board imposed Stage II fire restrictions on county land. The restrictions limit outdoor flames and other fire-related activities.
Supervisors also approved multiple liquor licenses and fireworks permits in a 5-0 vote, and directed staff to investigate the feasibility of a tobacco retail licensing program (4-1).
No details about the affected businesses or the scope of the tobacco licensing study were included in the minutes.
Study session — no decisions
Earlier on June 23, the board held a study session that included executive sessions to receive legal advice and direction on a union memorandum of understanding and potential litigation. No ordinances, contracts, or policy changes were voted on; the only action was adjournment.
Coming up
No meetings are currently scheduled for the next two weeks. Residents can check the county’s official meeting calendar for updates.
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