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Proposed budget pushes savings toward key priorities
Final adoption of the budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is on the agenda for the next Board of Supervisors meeting June 20. In this budget process, funding requests from departments were evaluated in accordance with critical County priorities, like improving roads and infrastructure; supporting justice and law enforcement; and being an employer of choice. The new budget allocates more than $200 million for capital improvements, funds salary increases for the Sheriff’s Department, and provides funding to keep Pima County competitive in the employment market for top talent.
Board approves new contract with longtime economic development partner Sun Corridor Inc.
By a unanimous vote June 6, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Sun Corridor Inc. to provide economic development services on the County’s behalf. The regional economic development nonprofit has worked in partnership with Pima County since 2005. Under the agreement, Sun Corridor will work with County officials toward the goals of the Pima County Economic Development Strategic Plan and provide regular reports on its progress.
State tax audit yields increase in tourism funding
An audit by the Arizona Department of Revenue caused a $1.2 million increase in funding for Visit Tucson, the nonprofit that acts as the official tourism agency for Tucson and Pima County. The agency is funded by a dedicated hotel tax for which Pima County has been receiving back payments as a result of the state audit. An amendment to Visit Tucson’s contract, reflecting the new funding, was approved by the Board June 6 in a unanimous vote.
Follow Pima County Public Works on Facebook
May 21 through 27 was “National Public Works Week” and the County celebrated by highlighting the Pima County employees who take care of our roads, parks, wastewater, and flood control systems on the new Pima County Public Works Facebook Page. Learn more about our departments and the people behind them by following us on Facebook
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