Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pima County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in development with medium priority
Building Code and Energy Efficiency Updates
Supervisors debated new building and energy efficiency codes designed to lower emissions and winter utility bills, balancing environmental goals against homebuilder concerns over rising construction costs.
Downtown Development and 75 East Broadway Hotel Project
The board approved lease option terms with Rio Nuevo for a $60 million hotel and market project at 75 East Broadway, prompting discussions about housing affordability.
Economic Development Secrecy
Pima County signed a five-year secrecy deal with Amazon for a mysterious project called Project Blue, locking away the details of the economic agreement. If you like knowing how your local government makes deals with massive tech companies, well, too bad for the next half-decade.
Housing Authority Leadership
South Tucson public housing residents are demanding their housing chief get fired over sketchy living conditions, neglected buildings, and alleged payback for speaking out. It's a huge mess that's putting tenant safety front and center.