The Tucson City Council held its first meeting of 2026 to a packed house, with community members voicing strong opposition to Tucson Electric Power’s (TEP) proposed rate increases.
Despite not being on the official agenda, many residents came to speak against TEP, expressing concerns about rising utility costs and the financial burden on customers.
Lee Ziesche with the Tucson Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America was among those calling for action against the utility company…