The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been in a state of turmoil for some time. An ongoing FBI investigation has already resulted in the indictment of the second in command on...
Category - Politics
District 4 Update – August 2026
I hope you are sitting down, as I fear this month’s column may shock you. It’s time for the Pima County Fiscal Year 2026/2027...
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For almost ten years now, when I arrive home after a long day and regale Mrs. Christy with the events of the day, she has said...
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To this day, I carry with me the memory of our community’s grief and concern over the teen automobile-accident fatality on South...
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Your District 4 office has spearheaded several state legislative initiatives this session that significantly affect our region...
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Follow the Money
Dear editor, There is an adage to the effect: “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.” Applied to this year’s election, it could go: “Tell me who your donors are, and...
Your Vote Counts
Your Vote Counts By Stacy Winstryg Election time is just around the corner, and your vote has never been more important. Vail residents have the opportunity to make their voices heard by...
Choose Wisely
Dear Editor, It is important to choose wisely. We have learned much over this election, not the least of which is that the political parties we grew up with have changed. They are simply...
Ancient Wisdom
“Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” – Pericles (circa 495-429 BCE), Greek statesman and ruler of...
Congrats to Steve Christy
I’d like to congratulate Steve Christy on winning the Republican primary for District 4 supervisor. If he wins the November 8th general election against Green Party candidate Josh Reilly...
Steve Christy Critique
VPN: Vail Votes! The Vail Parent Network has launched an initiative called “Vail Votes” to increase awareness of important legislative issues and to encourage Vail residents to get out and...
ReSources: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
A vote by the IMPACT of Southern Arizona board of directors set in motion the transfer of the food bank serving greater Vail to a newly formed 501 (c)(3), Greater Vail Community ReSources...
Message from Steve
I believe Vail may be the best place in Pima County to live and raise a family. That’s why you’re here. However, the County has been neglecting Vail. That won’t happen under my watch when...
Vail Parent Network Initative: Vail Votes!
As American Citizens, we get the unique opportunity each election year to cast our votes for who we would like to lead our country, as well as our local communities and state. But only 17%...