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 (10)(Development)
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.
Prosperity Initiative and Intergenerational Poverty
Involves millions in joint municipal and county budget allocations, including housing trust funds and pre-K scholarships.
Building Code and Energy Efficiency Updates
New energy standards could impact residential and commercial construction costs by thousands of dollars per structure.
HUD Annual Action Plan and Community Development Grants
Federal grant allocations for community development block grants and emergency solutions.
Formation of Vail Crossings/Desert Vistas Community Facilities District
Enables bond issuance and property tax levies within the district to fund public infrastructure.
St. Luke's Home Bridge Funding
$100,000 from General Fund Contingency.
10-Year Regional Housing Strategy and Funding Plan
Over $413 million total anticipated funding over 10 years, including $250 million from county allocations.
Downtown Development and 75 East Broadway Hotel Project
Generates lease revenue and stimulates downtown commercial investment.
Proposed Marana ICE Detention Center Opposition
Potential impacts on local property values and municipal public health resources.
economic development secrecy
Right now it's totally unclear how much taxpayer money or what kind of tax breaks are on the line.
Decisions during term (11)
Recorded while Scott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Moratorium on Data Center Development (Resolution No. 2026-56)
Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026-2029 Continuance
Removal of Pima County Industrial Development Authority Board Members
Job Path, Inc., Amendment No. 3, to provide for workforce development services and job training assistance, extend contract term to 6/30/27, amend contractual language and scope of services, General Fund, contract amount $600,000.00…
The Chamber of Southern Arizona, Inc., Amendment No. 1, to provide for Economic Development support services for Pima County and Southern Arizona, extend contract term to 6/30/27, amend contractual language and scope of services, General…
Addendum Item 6: Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors Direction
Presentation of a proclamation to Frank Dillon, Deputy Director, Pima County Economic Development, proclaiming the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026 to be: "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN PIMA COUNTY"
Federal and State Legislative Agenda - Passenger Rail Discussion/Direction/Action directing the County’s lobbyists to explore the feasibility and viability of accelerating the development of Passenger Rail between Phoenix, Tucson and…
Settlement Recommendation in Post Acute Development 3, L.L.C. v. Pima County Discussion/Direction/Action regarding a settlement recommendation in Post Acute Development 3, L.L.C. v. Pima County (TX2025-000334).
FY 25/26 Pima County GAP Funding for Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Staff recommends acceptance of the recommendations as awarded, for the following projects: · Tohono O'odham Nation Housing Authority, San Isidro…
Delegation of Final Plat Approval to Development Services Director
Voting record (3)(Development)
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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.