Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Pima County Board of Supervisors — What to Watch

Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Board of Supervisors' Hearing Room

5 substantive items on the agenda (5 for discussion, 0 on consent calendar)

Pima County Eyes Economic Blueprint and Wildlife Partnership at Tuesday Study Session

Pima County supervisors will take up a new three-year economic development roadmap that could shape which industries the county actively recruits and supports through 2029, alongside a conservation update on a joint wildlife project with the Town of Sahuarita and the Phoenix Zoo.

Pima County's Economic Development Playbook for 2026–2029 Gets Its Public Airing

Item 7 | Discussion

Supervisors will review and discuss the Pima County Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026–2029, including which specific industries the county intends to target for growth. This plan determines where county resources, incentives, and recruitment efforts get directed — meaning it could influence what kinds of jobs arrive here, where they're located, and which neighborhoods or business sectors benefit. Residents who care about job quality, wage levels, or whether Pima County is drawing the right kind of economic investment should pay close attention to which industries make the target list.

Behind Closed Doors: County Gets Legal Advice on Merit System Rule 14 Revisions

Item 4 | Executive Session

The Board will go into executive session to receive legal advice about proposed changes to Merit System Rule 14, which governs employee discipline, dismissal, or related personnel procedures for county workers. Executive sessions are closed to the public by law, so residents won't hear the legal strategy discussed — but any subsequent policy changes to the Merit Rules would directly affect how thousands of county employees are hired, disciplined, or terminated. This is worth watching for any public follow-up action at a future regular meeting.

Sahuarita Wildlife Project Update: What's the County Getting for Its Investment?

Item 5 | Discussion

Representatives from the Town of Sahuarita and the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation — which operates the Phoenix Zoo — will brief supervisors on the status of their shared conservation project and partnership with Pima County. The presentation will give supervisors a chance to assess whether the collaboration is delivering on its goals, and residents will learn how county resources tied to this regional wildlife effort are being put to use.

Recognition: 20-Year County Engineer Retires from Development Services

Item 3 | Ceremonial

The Board will recognize the retirement of David A. Amash, an Engineer I with the Development Services Department, who is leaving after two decades of service. Development Services handles permitting and land development review — work that touches virtually every construction project in unincorporated Pima County.

Source: Pima County Legistar