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Pima County
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Diamond Bell Ranch Cell Tower

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Community sentiment

Opposed (11)Concerned (1)Neutral (1)

At a glance

Public comments
13
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 11, 2026.

Public comments (13)

ConcernedTrista DeGenovaAug 11, 2026

Expressed grievances about past law enforcement actions and urged write-in support for her candidacy.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 26:43 →
OpposedTim LocksAug 11, 2026

Complained about a lack of accessible public restrooms for early voters at the Pasqua Yaqui reservation and alleged ADA violations.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 30:36 →
NeutralJD WallaceAug 11, 2026

Provided Tucson Electric Power updates on summer energy demand, battery storage expansion, and customer assistance programs.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 37:13 →
OpposedJP SalvatierraAug 11, 2026

Advocated for local resource planning and expressed opposition to utility expansion and special election propositions.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 40:26 →
OpposedCharles MurdochAug 11, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Diamond Bell Ranch appellants, arguing the administrative record failed to prove alternative sites were unfeasible.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 51:00 →
OpposedLaurie WittsAug 11, 2026

Described her scenic desert property and urged the board to reject the cell tower to protect million-dollar mountain views.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 54:10 →
OpposedCarol GorsuchAug 11, 2026

Highlighted long-term residency in Diamond Bell Ranch and the community's rural self-reliance and pristine natural beauty.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 56:45 →
OpposedSean LakemanAug 11, 2026

Argued against the tower citing property value impacts, lack of a business hub, and proximity to residential homes.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 59:36 →
OpposedJoseph PhoebusAug 11, 2026

Voiced opposition to the tower, noting existing service alternatives like Starlink and upcoming fiber, and questioned the real demand.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 1:03:00 →
OpposedGeorgette StromingerAug 11, 2026

Expressed concern over the visual impact of the tower directly behind her property.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 1:05:45 →
OpposedLindsay ChastainAug 11, 2026

Shared how her family lives 300 feet from the proposed site, emphasizing the quiet desert environment and wildlife sanctuary they built.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 1:08:16 →
OpposedMark MechAug 11, 2026

Objected to the tower and multiple utility projects encroaching on cr1 single-family zoned land.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 1:11:24 →
OpposedDan MeinkeAug 11, 2026

Expressed disappointment that the board held the hearing downtown instead of in the community center.

Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026 · 1:14:39 →