The Tucson City Council ended this week’s meeting divided on how to use strained city resources to combat an estimated 40 violent instances per day reported on city-run buses and bus stops.
The seven Democrats on the Council largely agreed on the underlying issues — a public health crisis tied to fentanyl use, a homeless population that has mental health issues, and not enough police officers to respond.
But a real solution from the city is still months or even a year away, depending on what the Council eventually decides…