Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tucson public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues with critical priority
Safe City and Transit Safety Update
A 14-year-old problem-solving court pairs prosecution and defense with independent Emerge advocates; probation success rates jumped from 5% to 60%. Federal funding for the firearms program was cut, so the city and county split the cost, and the mayor asked for a regional assessment with Pima County.
Pima County 2027 Bond Program Recommendations
Pima County is gearing up for a possible 2027 bond election, and Tucson submitted 17 projects worth about $383 million — a new fire station, a homeless navigation center, road widening, park upgrades, and TCC improvements. Council members are pushing for Tucson to get its fair share, since the city has 53% of the population but may only get 40% of the money.
Unsheltered Homelessness Strategic Initiatives
During a joint meeting with the Pima County Board of Supervisors, officials reviewed coordinated strategies for addressing homelessness, open-air drug use, and the implementation of the Safer sobering center.