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The resolution is the most comprehensive in the nation and sets targets including achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, a 50% reduction by 2030, and a commitment to 100% clean energy by 2035.
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.
The Marana Food Bank and Community Resource Center opened on December 1 as a sister organization to the Sahuarita Food Bank. It operates under its own budget and all the money it raises stays in Marana.
A UA official said that there has been an increase in crime and vandalism in the parking garages and the goal of charging for parking during the weekends is to reduce that.
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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.
