Tucson Mayor and City Council and Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting AUG 13, 2026

This joint meeting of the Tucson Mayor and City Council and the Pima County Board of Supervisors on August 13, 2026, focused extensively on the Prosperity Initiative, a collaborative effort aimed at reducing generational poverty in the region. Discussions highlighted ongoing and planned investments in affordable housing, early childhood education programs like Pima Early Education Program (PEEPS) and KidCo, workforce development, and transportation improvements such as free transit to connect disadvantaged communities to jobs. The board noted a $250 million 10-year funding commitment for housing affordability and over $20 million in gap funding for affordable housing development. Economic development strategies, including support for small businesses and regional partnerships, were also emphasized. Concerns were raised about potential impacts of federal and state funding cuts on social services and homelessness prevention. The meeting concluded with plans to develop a detailed 12- to 18-month work plan to advance the initiative's goals, focusing on collaboration between city and county agencies and community partners.