Daniel E. Ice

The board meeting included a roll call, a pledge of allegiance, and a land acknowledgement statement. Discussion topics included updates from the Grants Management and Innovation department, a presentation on animal welfare from the Pima Animal Care Center, and tributes to a community leader. The board also handled agenda adjustments and issued proclamations for Apraxia Awareness Day and Period Poverty Awareness Week, which included efforts to collect and distribute menstrual products.

The Board of Supervisors discussed several agenda items, including the retirement recognitions of a wastewater department permit regulatory compliance officer and an information technology business systems analyst. The session included an executive session for discussion on information-only items. Additionally, a presentation was given on the county's initiatives to address homelessness and public safety, with a primary focus on the heat response plan. The board reviewed data on heat-related illnesses and mortality, the status of cooling centers, and new infrastructure for heat mitigation, such as additional cooltainers in high-risk areas.

The board discussed and passed Resolution 2026-25, which formalizes the county's opposition to a proposed 14% rate increase by Tucson Electric Power. The resolution supports a 4% rate increase, advocates for a percentage-based low-income assistance program, and supports Rider 23 for individual metering of mobile home park tenants. Additionally, the board discussed the necessity of intervening in the Tucson Electric Power rate case currently before the Arizona Corporation Commission.

The board meeting included several presentations and updates. Key topics included a land acknowledgment statement from the regional flood control district, updates on the stormwater parks program and new partnerships with local tribal nations, and an overview of animal adoption initiatives. The supervisors provided individual reports on school and community engagement activities, including literacy and trade programs. The meeting also featured the presentation of proclamations for an anti-graffiti poster contest and the recognition of Health Workforce Well-being Day, with discussions on the challenges of healthcare workforce burnout and moral injury.

The joint meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the City of Tucson Mayor and Council to address shared regional challenges. Key discussion topics included the ongoing homelessness crisis, the status of the Safe City initiative, and the integration of enforcement with deflection and treatment services. The assembly reviewed the implementation of the Star Village shelter project, reported on targeted police deployments and incident reduction statistics, and discussed a draft action plan for the Safe City initiative to improve measurable outcomes through cross-agency data sharing and coordinated policy frameworks.