Pima County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - August 25, 2026

The Pima County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract-related matters. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the approval of a $122,000 contract with the Southern Arizona Education Council (SAEC) to support economic success and civic engagement programs. The board discussed concerns about SAEC's performance, funding equity with the City of Tucson, and administrative transparency. Ultimately, the contract was approved with added recommendations for enhanced reporting and oversight. Additionally, the board approved an appeal related to a wastewater conveyance system procurement, awarding the contract to Aiken Gardner. The meeting also included approval of multiple infrastructure-related contracts and grants, including over $35 million for asphalt projects and grants for airport improvements totaling over $830,000. Another key agenda item was the Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Arizona Taiwan Talent and Innovation Hub at the Roy Place Building, which was approved despite some concerns about the location. The board also discussed and continued the Pima County Economic Development Strategic Plan for further study. Other actions included adopting a resolution to protect public trust by prohibiting county employees from using non-public information for profit and adding legislative agenda items related to constable system reform and agricultural water conservation. The meeting featured robust public input and board member discussions emphasizing fiscal responsibility, transparency, and strategic economic development.