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...
Category - Politics
District 4 Update – September 2026
Pima County Administration recently presented to the Board of Supervisors its first Wildfire Mitigation Plan annual report, a...
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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...
Read More 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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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...
The Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce Shows...
By Brad Anderson, President of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce In the past, the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce has been here as a place to network with fellow professionals...
How the Pima County Bond Election Could Impact the...
Early ballots are on their way to voters. On November 3, 2015, centers open for the people wanting to cast their vote in the polling booth. Election season is in full swing and one topic on...
Know the Pros and Cons Before Voting for Bonds
By Marla Closen, 2016 Candidate for Pima County Supervisor – District 4 My husband and I attended the Vail Town Hall Monday night. It was about the $816 million bond initiative that...