News about Pima County, Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley and Marana.
Marana's Town Council unanimously approved updates to its public art policy June 2, expanding exemptions for certain developers and giving the town manager more authority to update the policy without council approval.
The Oro Valley Town Council discussed $1.5 million in proposed road improvements and a possible Sprouts-anchored shopping center near Tangerine Road and Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, drawing skepticism from residents still wary of a failed development in the area.
Reproductive rights advocates, congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza and state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton gathered in Tucson to argue that despite Prop. 139's passage, Arizona women still face significant barriers to abortion access.
Tucson police detailed a new intelligence-led strategy to combat street racing at the May 5 city council meeting, alongside an update on efforts to reduce 911 call volume and improve emergency response times.
The Oro Valley Town Council voted 6-1 to adopt a leisure travel plan aimed at boosting visitor revenue, but removed several large-scale proposals including a performing arts venue and public market hall before signing off.
Rio Nuevo is moving forward with the reopening of Gibson's Shopping Market in downtown Tucson, but the district faces another legislative fight over its funding as the June 30 budget deadline approaches.
The Tucson City Council approved a partnership with Tucson Area Pickleball to cover court repair fees and raise enough money to build three new courts.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 to formally oppose Tucson Electric Power's proposed 14% rate increase and directed county attorneys to intervene in the ongoing rate case before the Arizona Corporation Commission.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to refer perjury allegations against Sheriff Chris Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General's Office, stopping short of removing him from office.
