Based on the Buckmaster Show for 11/13/25, a daily radio show in Tucson, AZ, interviewing local newsmakers. Analysis and opinions are our own.
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Tucson’s mayor, Regina Romero, went on a radio show 🎙️ to talk about how the city is helping people without homes 🏘️ and those struggling with addiction 💊. She had just returned from a big meeting in Brazil 🇧🇷 where mayors discussed climate change 🌎 and how cities can protect the planet while saving people money on electricity ⚡ and transportation 🚌.
She explained that Tucson has spent six years working on these issues, and now they’re combining everything into one plan called the Safe City Initiative 🛡️. There’s also $95 million in settlement money 💰 from drug companies meant to help, but she says everyone needs to move faster because people are suffering right now ⏳💔.
The mayor and Pima County leader Rex Scott had disagreed earlier 🤝⚡ about who should do more, but she says they’re still working together and meeting often. Their next big meeting is on November 18th 📅 to talk about solutions…