Supervisor Grijalva Archived

It has been an incredible privilege and an honor to serve as the Supervisor for this amazing District and on the Pima County Board of Supervisors. As my final day in this role comes to an end, I would like to thank everyone in the County and the community for all of the support that our office has received during my time on the Board. I am so proud of all of the work that we have been able to achieve over the past four years, and I know that the great work being done here in Pima County and D5 will continue. As a lifelong resident of D5, I know that once a D5'er, always a D5'er. Muchísimas gracias!

As always, the D5 Office is here to serve the community, so please feel free to reach out to [email protected] or call (520) 724-8126 with any questions or issues.

The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson is hosting an online public forum next Wednesday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for qualified candidates seeking appointment to the vacant District 5 Supervisor office! See below more information!

Join link: https://pimacounty.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/pimacounty/meeting/download/e5c07738c38144b58d2d7abdcc45caa8?siteurl=pimacounty&MTID=m568806801505ac8cda57f61edbe08ec4

Webinar number: 2502 852 5361

Webinar password: FxUcDTUU244 (39823888 when dialing from a phone or video system)

If you would like to share your support for any candidate after the forum, feel free to share your thoughts to the Board of Supervisors by emailing [email protected]!

Whomever is appointed will serve until Dec. 31, 2026. A Primary and General election will be held in 2026 and the candidate elected by the voters of District 5 will serve the remainder of the term until Dec. 31, 2028.

District 5 lies mostly within the city of Tucson, including much of the city’s west, south and southwest sides; downtown and central Tucson. Applicants must live within District 5 and be at least 18 years old, a registered voter, literate in English and a Democrat, which is Grijalva’s registered party affiliation.

The deadline to apply is April 7 at 5 p.m. Applications must include a letter of interest, a resume and completed financial disclosure and conflict of interest forms. Details on the application process can be found in this memo to the Board on the Vacancy Appointment Process.

Board members will select the District 5 Supervisor at the April 15 Board meeting.

A privilege to be able to share a few words at this evening’s opening reception of the 33rd Annual Arizona International Film Festival, which this year has been dedicated to Congressman Raúl Grijalva in recognition of his decades of support for independent filmmaking and community storytelling— thank you for honoring my dad in this beautiful way! As we were reminded this evening, independent films dare to say something true. This year’s festival promises to do just that, offering 111 films from independent artists and directors from 21 different countries! 🎥 🌵

For more information, including the full lineup of films, programming, and screening locations, visit www.filmfestivalarizona.com

So glad to spend some time with the Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association for their Annual Picnic this evening— it makes such a difference to communities to have active and engaged neighbors and BHNA is one of the many great examples here in D5. Thank you for all of your advocacy and work to make where you live a better place for all residents!

This evening, D5 staff attended an inspiring and informative event, Behind BIO5: Meet the Scientists, hosted by the BIO5 Institute. It highlighted innovative research, brilliant scientists, and developing technology. We learned about prototyping technology and engineering solutions, such as 3D printing, that help researchers implement their ideas and expertise! Thank you to the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute for such a wonderful time🤩

Applicants interested in being appointed to the Pima County Board of Supervisors for the District 5 Office have until this coming Monday, April 7 by 5pm to submit their letter of interest, resume, and all other required forms to the Clerk of the Board.

April 7: Applications due. Applications require a letter of interest, a resume, and completed financial disclosure and conflict of interest forms.
April 7-11: Review of applications by Board members
April 15: Board selects an applicant to complete the term at its regular meeting
A public forum with the applicants may be organized but was not certain at the time of the Board’s action April 1.

District 5 is mostly within the boundaries of the city of Tucson, including much of the west south and southwest sides, downtown, and central Tucson. Applicants by law must live within the district boundaries and must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter literate in English, and a registered Democrat.

Applicants can email their applications to the Clerk of Board at [email protected], or mail or drop them off at 33 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. Applications must be in by 5 p.m. April 7.

For more information about the process, including a map of the district, visit www.pima.gov

Want to see what D5 was up to in March? Check out the We Are D5 Monthly Newsletter and community spotlights for this past month! 🗞️💻
Congratulations to our Youth Spotlight, the 400+ students who participated in the 4th Annual D5 Youth Art Contest this month! 🎉
Shout out to our Business Highlight, Chez Peachy, and our Vecinos in Action highlight, the Pueblo High M.E.Ch.A Club! Thanks for making our community a better place!

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Thank you to all of the friends and community members who came out to make my last Board of Supervisors meeting so lovely! It’s been such a privilege and honor to serve in this role and having the chance to reflect on some of the great work we’ve done in D5, alongside County staff and departments, community members, and the Board was truly special.

ICYMI: Here’s a summary of the votes taken at today’s Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting! ✔️

Today, the Board of Supervisors approved the purchase and preservation of all 108.8 acres of the historic Kelly Ranch property, adjacent to Catalina State Park, to keep as protected open space in Pima County. This action will help protect wildlife corridors, archaeological sites, and maintain the beautiful natural landscape so close to the state park. Proud to be able to continue the decades-long advocacy for this particular property and thank you to all of the supporters from the community who have worked to make this a reality! 🏜️ 🌵

Congratulations to outgoing Development Services Department Director Carla Blackwell as she retires after a wonderful 23 years of service with Pima County! Thank you for all of the support and dedication that you have provided to our community and the County and we wish you all the best! ✨