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Marana history

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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

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NeutralDavid MoralesOct 6, 2026

A former council member (1987-1991) shared Marana's history — the freeway construction that destroyed the old town, and Tucson's attempts to buy water rights — and spoke about his service helping wounded veterans as a DAV service officer.

Council-Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 3:05 →
NeutralDavid MoralesSep 15, 2026

Continued his town history series: the 1919 Eisenhower transcontinental truck convoy, Edwin Post's early water wells, and how the 1956 highway bill and 1961 freeway construction destroyed old Marana.

Council-Regular Meeting — September 15, 2026 · 2:39 →
NeutralDavid MoralesSep 1, 2026

Reflected on Marana's history from cotton fields and campitos, and urged officials to remember they serve of, by, and for the people.

Council-Regular Meeting — September 1, 2026 · 2:40 →