Big news for Pima County community engagement: Starting in May, the Pima County Board of Supervisors will switch up its meeting times to make it easier for the public to get involved. There's an unanimous vote in favor of evening meetings, with the Board slating to convene at 5 p.m. from the May 12 meeting onward. This came from the Board's Jan. 6 meeting, and it's a significant shift aimed at upping public participation.
Alongside the change in time, the supervisors are adding an extra study session monthly, which will run from 1 to 4:30 p.m. right before the first meeting of each month. Known for their previous first and third Tuesday meets, they're now pivoting to the second and fourth Tuesday to avoid schedule clashes with the City of Tucson Mayor and Council meets—practical moves for smoother civic operations. The Board's on it until June 23, 2026, and as for July through December, that schedule's still up in the air, as reported by Pima County.
This isn't just about shifting a few hours here and there. It's clear that the supervisors are serious about drawing more of the public into their processes. Even with the study sessions being open to public ears, don't expect to chime in during those—it's not the place for the Call to the Public. That’ll hold steady during the regular meetings, so plan your attendance accordingly if you’ve got a voice to lend to the discourse. This info comes straight from the Pima County's announcement.
The financial implications of the evening meetings are currently under review by the County Administrator and Clerk of the Board, but don't think that's stopping anyone—the wheels are already in motion for these changes. Curious about the new schedule or need further details? Everything's up for grabs at the Clerk of the Board's webpage.
