As this goes to press, Vail’s Proposition 402 election result (also known as the canvass) is on the Board of Supervisor’s November 21 agenda for certification, which I expect it will be. ...
Category - District 4 Updates
District 4 Update – April 2026
I could hear it all the way down here in my office downtown. The collective sigh of relief from many of us in the community now...
Read More District 4 Update – March 2026
Have you ever found yourself fantasizing about how you would spend the money if you won one of those mega-lotteries? Of course...
Read More District 4 Update – February 2026
An on-going topic of interest to our community has been the long-awaited development of what is now known as Vail Crossings. Your...
Read More District 4 Update – January 2026
As we ring in the New Year, I’m taking this opportunity to partner with Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy to call your attention to the...
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District 4 Update – October 2023
The long-awaited court decision on the City of Tucson’s policy of charging water customers who live outside of Tucson’s city limits higher rates is in. It is illegal to price...
District 4 Update – September 2023
There has been a distinct and disappointing change in how Board of Supervisors meetings are conducted this year, affecting both attendees and Supervisors. At the risk of sounding old...
District 4 Update for August 2023
While right about now, I am certain the last thing you probably want to read is another piece about Vail incorporation, it is worth repeating that my office has been consistent in our...
District 4 Update for July 2023
We are all familiar with the old adage of when one at first does not succeed, one must keep trying. That certainly applies to our continuing efforts to keep the promise to “Just Fix the...
District 4 Update for June 2023
This month, I have updates on two issues of significant interest to Southeast Region residents. First, we received the preliminary “After-Action Report” from Pima County’s Office of...
District 4 Update for May 2023
The tumult and drama at the Board of Supervisors keeps churning on, with new issues and conflicts arising at each meeting. Many people, mostly fresh faces, have been exercising their right...
District 4 Update for April 2023
Sad and disturbing – what it is like to witness our greatest national right of free speech steadily under attack by the current leader of Pima County Board of Supervisors, Chair Adelita...
District 4 Update for November 2022
Your District 4 team is excited tell you about what I think is some terrific regional economic news. Recently, we received word from the County Administrator’s Office that a major...
District 4 Update for October 2022
This month’s column brings news of personnel changes and reunions in your District 4 Office. First, after serving for over a year in a dual capacity as Special Staff Assistant and District...