Ward 4 Updates

July 10, 2025

I hope you're enjoying the summer and making great memories with your loved ones. It’s hard to believe the new school year is just around the corner. Many students in the Vail School District live right here in Ward 4, and we're already getting ready for the start of the school year in our corner of the city. Our family has had a nice summer, spent some amazing time together, and we’re also looking forward to the structure and rhythm that the school year brings. I imagine many of you can relate. 😉 

To all City of Tucson employees, I was proud to vote for the updated health benefits that went into effect on July 1. I'm especially excited that benefits-eligible employees and their dependents now have free access to City of Tucson gyms. Focusing on prevention and wellness is so important, and I encourage you to sign up and take full advantage of this resource. 

Although we don't have any Mayor and Council meetings in July, we're still hard at work in the Ward 4 office, taking care of constituent issues and making progress on the top priorities for our community. Let’s jump into the updates now. 

Project Blue

I’m truly grateful for everyone who is following this project closely, asking important questions, and making sure your Mayor & Council know where you stand. That is exactly how democracy should work. As public servants, it is our responsibility to listen to the community and make the best decisions possible in these roles of public trust.  

If you didn’t catch my last newsletter, I shared an in-depth update on Project Blue, including a full list of open questions I’ve submitted. I invite you to check it out here: June 26 Newsletter – Read Now. 

In addition to my newsletter, I’m continuing to share regular updates on: 

• Facebook 

• Instagram 

• LinkedIn 

At my request, an informational public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM at Mica Mountain High School. I hope you will attend, ask questions, and continue being part of this important community conversation. This meeting will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. 

Key Dates for Project Blue (subject to change, but this is what I’m tracking as of July 10): 

• July 14: The draft Development Agreement is expected to be released. This document should include responses to many of the questions that have been raised. 

• July 23: A public neighborhood meeting will be held at Mica Mountain High School from 5 to 7 PM. 

• August 6: Mayor and Council will hold a Study Session on Project Blue. This will be the first time the full body discusses the proposal. You can attend the meeting in person or watch live on the City’s YouTube page. 

• August 19: This is the date currently planned to decide whether or not to begin the annexation process. If a vote is taken, and if it passes, it would trigger a series of next steps. This would not be a vote to annex the property. A final vote on whether to annex would take place at a future date, after additional public engagement and review. 

This process is still unfolding. I’m listening, I’m showing up, and I will continue sharing what I know as we move forward together. 

Thank you again for taking time out of your busy life to engage. Our democracy depends on an informed and active public, and your voice truly matters in shaping the future of our community. Please keep sharing your thoughts with us at ward4@tucsonaz.gov.