# Tucson Mayor and City Council Meetings SEP 22, 2026

The City of Tucson Mayor and City Council held a study session on September 22, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and policy issues. Significant discussions included water resource management, particularly addressing drought effects and the large quantity water user ordinance. The council approved revisions to the ordinance, lowering the threshold for large water users from 10,000 to 8,500 CCFs per month and directed staff to return in 120 days with recommendations for conservation plans for users exceeding 5,000 CCFs. This ordinance aims to balance water conservation with economic development, ensuring sustainable water use amid ongoing drought conditions. Additionally, the council discussed a pilot program to support businesses affected by city capital construction projects, with outreach and grant assistance planned to help small businesses remain operational during construction. Updates were also provided on regional transportation projects, including challenges with Union Pacific Railroad coordination, and on the regional opioid response, highlighting contract awards and upcoming RFPs for addiction treatment programs. The council unanimously passed motions related to these procurement and policy initiatives, emphasizing transparency, community engagement, and sustainable resource management.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Tucson Mayor and City Council Meetings SEP 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2V8bzVA6RU) - CityofTucson