Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pima County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with critical priority
Data Center Moratorium and Public Health Review
The county instituted a 120-day moratorium on new data center projects to study their intensive water, power, and air quality impacts and update zoning codes.
Prosperity Initiative and Intergenerational Poverty
City and county leaders reviewed progress on the Prosperity Initiative, focusing on ways to reduce generational poverty through coordinated investments in education, housing, healthcare, and workforce training.
10-Year Regional Housing Strategy and Funding Plan
Pima County adopted a 10-year housing strategy funded by $250 million and projected federal and state money to address housing shortages. While supporters emphasize the urgent need for housing supply and tenant protection, critics raised concerns about relying on property tax allocations.