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Four candidates are seeking two four-year seats on the board, and two candidates are vying for a single two-year seat. The candidates have aligned under two tickets, asking district residents to vote them in as a slate.
A common sentiment among attendees was appreciation for political events being held on the south side, an area that doesn’t see many of these types of gatherings.
Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of longtime U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva, was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2020, breaking barriers as the first Latina elected to the position in Pima County.
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Brian Johnson, a Democrat, is challenging Republican incumbent Chris Ackerley for the position, and with 14 years of experience working in the assessor’s office and county finance, Johnson believes he’s well-prepared for the role.
The crowd cited corruption within the sheriff’s department and the possibility of mass-exodus if Nanos is reelected as some of the largest issues bringing them out.
District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy said he believes his “diversity of thought” has proven to be an invaluable asset to the community and the board of supervisors.
O’Rourke kicked off his visit with a Young Professionals Happy Hour at Crooked Tooth Brewing Company Wednesday evening, where he rallied support for the Harris-Walz campaign and encouraged attendees to take action in the upcoming election.
This isn’t Romero’s first leap into the world of politics. He’s serving his first term on the Tucson Unified School District governing board and ran and lost for a seat on the Tucson City Council in 2021.
