Local officials say finishing seven carry-over projects and improving public communication are top priorities following passage of RTA Next, the massive regional transportation plan.
Charles Borla
Reporter
Pima County voters have approved RTA Next, the 20-year, $2.67 billion regional transportation plan.
Federal plans show the planned immigration detention center in Maran will hold up to 775 detainees.
Pima County voters approved RTA Next, the 20-year, $2.67 billion regional transportation plan.
City officials focused on four options that would allow it to provide electric power without Tucson Electric Power.
Since October, Tucson has been part of a national initiative that aims to expand and strengthen community-based safety strategies proven to prevent violence and support both victims and survivors.
Tucson and Pima County leaders recently touted collaborative efforts in addressing issues related to homelessness, drug use and increasing public safety.
Advocates for RTA Next, the massive transportation plan in front of voters, say they've learned from mistakes made in the 2006 version. Now they hope voters will give them a chance to prove it.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will move forward with plans to operate a detention facility in Marana, contract documents show.