I am writing this shortly after the conclusion of the Board of Supervisors’ December 21 meeting, the final meeting of 2021. As we anticipate the beginning of a New Year, we will also be experiencing the beginning of a “Countywide Mask Mandate – Indoor Public Places.” In a 3-2 vote, with Supervisor Rex Scott and I voting against the mandate...
We’ve been discussing the City of Tucson’s decision to inflict increased water rates on Tucson Water customers who live in unincorporated Pima County for some time now. We’ve argued the irresponsibility of the Mayor and Council for unanimously passing these increases without conducting an actual cost of service analysis of water delivery to county...
By Steve Christy On April 16, I received my first COVID-19 shot, deep in the heart – or should I say, “deep in my arm” – of our Vail Community, at Old Vail Middle School. The entire event went off without a hitch and I had the opportunity to observe our members of our region coming together and working together to support the vaccine...
By Steve Christy As we swing into the holidays, the pandemic continues to significantly impact our annual community rituals. One such event sadly was canceled outright. The community’s premier event, VailFest celebrates the many gifts and accomplishments that make our Southeast Region unique. VailFest is illustrative and representative of...
