Rex Scott
About
Rex Scott's platform focuses on electoral reform, specifically advocating for opening Arizona's primary elections to allow greater participation from independent voters. As an incumbent District 1 Supervisor, his public record also emphasizes highlighting his first-term legislative and administrative successes.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyRex Scott campaigned on opening Arizona primaries to increase independent voter participation.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 6:19:49
- Avg per meeting
- 18:59
- Segments
- 4566
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Top issues during term (20)
Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026-2029
No direct cost to the county; utilizes county-owned facility space.
Diamond Bell Ranch Cell Tower Appeal
Involves half-million-dollar capital investments by telecom providers and potential impacts on local property values.
Southern Arizona Education Council Funding and Oversight
Involves a county expenditure of $122,000 in taxpayer funds.
Regional Transportation Authority Special Election Administration
Funded through election administration budgets and intergovernmental agreements.
Colorado River Water Security and CAP Negotiations
Unquantified state legislative impact.
Pima Early Education Program (PEEPs) Waitlists
Involves potential multi-million dollar expansions to meet preschool demand.
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Tentative Budget Adoption
Total county expenditures set at $1.8 billion with a primary property tax rate of 5.2835 and a $1.3 million allocation for employee bonuses.
Data Center Moratorium and Public Health Review
Potential short-term delays in high-tech industrial investments balanced against long-term savings on infrastructure and utility strain.
Tribal Consultation Policy and Land Acknowledgement
While there's no direct price tag, better transparency helps keep local officials accountable and avoids costly secret-settlement surprises down the road.
homelessness policy
Pooling resources could mean tax dollars are spent more efficiently instead of wasted on overlapping programs.
Short-Term Crisis and Emergency Resources (STCER) Funding
$855,000 allocated for community emergency resources.
July 2026 Primary Election Canvass and Audit Review
Absorbed within existing Elections Department operating budgets.
Establishment of Debt and Financial Transparency Advisory Commission
Requires budget adjustments within county funds to cover operational overages.
Appointment of New Pima County Treasurer
Ensures the proper fiduciary management of county tax collections and financial portfolios.
Prosperity Initiative and Intergenerational Poverty
Involves millions in joint municipal and county budget allocations, including housing trust funds and pre-K scholarships.
Sheriff Department Leadership and Oversight
None directly, though department budgetary overruns remain a fiscal concern for the county.
Industrial Development Authority Board Restructuring
Directs economic development financing and bond issuance authority for major regional projects.
County Administrator Recruitment Process
Estimated between $30,000 and $60,000 for executive search consulting fees.
Axon Body Camera and Technology Contract Extension
Involves a 10-year commitment totaling $45 million from the General Fund.
County Base Expenditure Limit Adjustment
Prevents mandatory spending cuts or rollbacks in future county budgets without raising tax rates.
Decisions during term (419)
Recorded while Scott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Liquor License Transfer for El Rey in Sasabe
Continuance of Rezoning Closure Case Co9-04-17 (Lee Plaza)
Continuance of Rezoning Time Extension Case Co9-04-17 (Lee Plaza)
Continuance and Study Session Referral for STCER Grants
Adoption of Moratorium on Data Center Development (Resolution No. 2026-56)
Adoption of Board of Supervisors Policy No. C 17.1 (Tribal Consultation)
Approval of Revisions to Pima County Land Acknowledgment Statement
Authorization of Real Property Condemnation for Valencia Road (Resolution No. 2026-57)
Approval of 2026 General Election Voting Sites (Resolution No. 2026-58)
Approval of Southern Arizona Education Council Resolution Amendment (Resolution No. 2026-60)
Approval of Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Contract
Approval of Board of Supervisors Policy No. C 2.9 (Proclamations)
Presentation of a proclamation recognizing and honoring: "PIMA COUNTY OUTREACH NAVIGATORS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SERVICE, DEDICATION, AND COMMITMENT TO THE RESIDENTS OF PIMA COUNTY"
Presentation of a proclamation to Laurie Kierstead-Joseph, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Ginny Seltenright, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Brandon White, Manager, Adult Basic Education for College & Career; and Libby Howell, Executive Director,…
Presentation of a proclamation to the Department of Justice Services, Connections Health Solutions, CODAC Behavioral Health, Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Tucson Police Department, South Tucson Police Department, and Marana Police…
Presentation of a proclamation to Dr. Nicholas "Nic" Clement, Founder, Legendary Teacher Day; Chris Edwards, Owner, and Corbin Edwards, Future Owner, Tucson Appliance Company, proclaiming the day of Thursday, September 24, 2026 to be:…
Presentation of a proclamation to Marc D. Meredith, Fire Chief of the Sonoita-Elgin Fire District, proclaiming the day of Monday, September 28, 2026 to be: "SONOITA-ELGIN FIRE DISTRICT DAY"
Presentation of a proclamation to Dr. Scott Hagerman, Superintendent of the Tanque Verde School District, and Governing Board members, President Beth Peterson, Board Clerk Thomas Trask, Jeremy Schalk, Anne Velosa and Jeffrey Neff,…
Presentation of a proclamation to Michelle Simon, Director, Yvette Romero, Office Manager, Jessica Redhouse, Digital Navigator, Carlos Valles, and Christopher Sanderson, Community Advisory Board Members, and Laura Vitkus, Community…
Proclaiming Friday, October 9, 2026 to be: “REVEREND DR. ORANTE JENKINS DAY IN PIMA COUNTY”
Voting record (74)
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Adoption of Moratorium on Data Center Development (Resolution No. 2026-56)
My decision to oppose the resolution is based on my review of that counsel from the county attorney's office.