Pima County Board of Supervisors & City of Tucson Mayor and Council Joint Meeting - August 13, 2026

The Pima County Board of Supervisors and City of Tucson Mayor and Council held a joint meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing on the Prosperity Initiative, a collaborative effort to reduce generational poverty in the region. The meeting included presentations on various programs supporting housing stability, early childhood education, workforce development, health, and community engagement. Key procurement-related discussions highlighted the county's approval of over $20 million in funding for affordable housing development and preservation, as well as the city's investment in economic and workforce development grants totaling $1.2 million over two years. Participants discussed opportunities for enhanced collaboration on youth employment, small business support, transit funding, and climate resilience projects. The meeting concluded with plans to develop a coordinated 12-18 month work plan to advance the initiative's goals, emphasizing joint procurement and program implementation efforts between city and county agencies.