Pima County Supervisors vote to meet with Tucson City Council to discuss homelessness

The two most influential legislative bodies in Pima County may soon meet to discuss one of the area’s pressing issues: unsheltered homelessness.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to have at least one joint meeting with the Tucson City Council on the issue. The council has not yet voted on the proposal.

Potential discussion topics include identifying gaps in local services, developing a safe overnight parking area, and coordinating law enforcement strategies between the city and county, according to a board memo. District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy voted against the joint meeting, arguing that the Pima Association of Governments was a better forum for the conversation…

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