Pima County Board of Supervisors Archives

Pima County Raises Water Concerns as Copper World Mine Advances

August 25, 2026 1:04 pmAugust 25, 2026 1:33 pm

Pima County is renewing scrutiny of the massive Copper World mining project southeast of Tucson. A memorandum sent Monday to the Pima County Board of Supervisors details potential water impacts east of the Santa Rita Mountains, including previously observed increases...

Shope, Kavanagh, Petersen Challenge Pima County’s ICE Refusal

April 6, 2026 5:47 pmApril 22, 2026 4:09 pm

Arizona Senate Republicans escalated Arizona’s latest immigration-enforcement fight this week by asking Attorney General Kris Mayes to review whether Pima County’s new anti-ICE policy violates state law — a move that could turn a local dispute into a statewide test...

Pima County Still Counting Ballots in Controversial Sheriff Race

November 14, 2024 10:13 amNovember 19, 2024 8:16 am

The Pima County Sheriff’s race has garnered significant attention due to its tight margins and the controversies surrounding the candidates. The race remains too close to call, with incumbent Democrat Chris Nanos leading Republican challenger Lt. Heather Lappin by approximately...