Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pima County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues with high priority
Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026-2029
The board approved a partnership with the University of Arizona to establish an international semiconductor and innovation hub in the downtown Roy Place building.
Tribal Consultation Policy and Land Acknowledgement
Pima County is moving forward with a formal policy to engage in government-to-government consultation with tribal nations and updating its land acknowledgement statement. The policy aims to embed traditional ecological knowledge and collaborative stewardship into county planning and conservation.
Southern Arizona Education Council Funding and Oversight
The board delayed action on a $122,000 contract renewal for SAEC to review the annual report and address funding discrepancies and executive compensation concerns.
Pima Early Education Program (PEEPs) Waitlists
The board discussed ongoing waitlists of over 630 children for the PEEPs early childhood education program. Supervisors explored long-term funding strategies, private sector partnerships, and three-year planning to expand enrollment and reduce waitlists.
July 2026 Primary Election Canvass and Audit Review
County officials reviewed the final numbers from the July 21 primary election, where roughly 186,000 voters participated. Staff explained how they caught and fixed a 16-ballot double-counting error during election night processing, ensuring the final certified counts are accurate.
Appointment of New Pima County Treasurer
The Board appointed Jorge Soto as the new Pima County Treasurer after a competitive selection process to bring stability to an office that has seen multiple treasurers in two years.
Establishment of Debt and Financial Transparency Advisory Commission
The county treasurer's office requested a budget remediation plan to cover overages in postage, software, and personnel costs for fiscal year 2025/26.
Adult Basic Education in County Detention Center
The board stepped in to fund $170,000 for Pima Community College to keep GED and education programs running at the adult detention center after the sheriff sought to cut the contract.
Tobacco Retail Licensing Proposal
The board directed the health department to begin gathering community feedback on creating a local tobacco retail licensing program to stop sales to underage youth.
County Employee Compensation and Tiered Pay Scale
County employees and union representatives urged the Board of Supervisors to replace proposed flat 3% salary adjustments with progressive tiered raises to protect lower-paid frontline workers against severe inflation.
Affordable Care Act Federal Litigation
Pima County joined other government entities in a lawsuit against potential federal rule changes to the Affordable Care Act to protect local public health and taxpayer funds.
Community Health Worker Program Funding
The board added $186,000 to fund community health workers in the Health Department, preserving chronic disease prevention programs.
HUD Annual Action Plan and Community Development Grants
The board authorized submitting federal community development plans to secure HUD funding for local housing and infrastructure projects.