On February 5, 2016, I announced that, after almost 20 years of public service, I will not be seeking reelection as a Pima County Supervisor. From my speech at the press conference: “I have...
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District 4 Update – June 2026
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...
Read More 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...
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Christy Running for District 4
Long time Tucson businessman and community leader, Stephen W. “Steve” Christy today announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Pima County Board of Supervisors...
Vail Parent Network: Fighting for Change
We are finally #1, in cuts to education, according to an AZ Public Media article dated December 10th. As parents of the Vail School District, our number one priority is to improve...
District 4 Visits Pima Animal Care Center
The District 4 staff and I recently toured the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to re-familiarize ourselves with the inner-workings of this unique facility. PACC is the only open admission...
Vail Community Action Board Makes Final Donation
In July 2014, a special meeting of the Vail Community Action Board was held. The result was a vote to turn the future of the non-profit corporation over to five members who had served as...
The Latest From Pima County District 4 Supervisor Ray...
When Pima County voters go to the ballot box November 3, they’ll be voting on seven propositions totaling $815.8 million that will give them the opportunity to address road repair, economic...
The Latest From Pima County District 4 Supervisor Ray...
Pima County will hold a bond election November 3rd. The ballot will include seven propositions totaling $815.8 million that will give Pima County citizens the opportunity to address road...
YMCA – Supporting the Local Community
By Charlie Buchanan About fifteen years ago, I purchased my first home after several years of saving for a down payment, hoping and dreaming. Once I made my purchase, I finally had a place...
Esmond Station Regional Park Developments
By Sandi Garrick Esmond Station Regional Park is a 274-acre site located near the intersection of Houghton Road and Mary Ann Cleveland Way, adjacent to the Empire High School campus. The...
A Vail District Office: Sheriff Substation
By Chief Deputy Chris Nanos The Pima County Sheriff’s Department strives to provide competent, professional, and comprehensive law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of Pima...