Tucson Mayor and City Council Meetings Mar 17, 2026

The City of Tucson Mayor and City Council held a study session on March 17, 2026, covering a broad range of topics with significant focus on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) projects, with emphasis on contract oversight, local hiring goals, and project delivery accountability. The council approved a motion to adopt the staff-recommended water rate increase plan, which proposes 3.5% annual revenue increases over four years, and discussed proposed fee revisions for water, transportation, planning and development services, and environmental services departments, all aimed at achieving full cost recovery and supporting infrastructure investments. The meeting also addressed the Energy Collaboration Agreement between the city and Tucson Electric Power, which includes a $2 million annual shareholder fund commitment to support clean energy and resilience projects. Additionally, the council received updates on the fiscal year 2026 budget and preliminary discussions on the fiscal year 2027 budget, highlighting a projected operating deficit and ongoing efforts to close the gap. Other topics included opioid crisis response funding, public safety initiatives, and community engagement efforts. Several motions related to cybersecurity program implementation and prevailing wage litigation were passed during executive sessions. The meeting concluded with proclamations and community announcements.