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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 2d

Ah. Good point. The region has - and I have some background with this - a lack of beds for long-term care.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 2d

I think SAFR refers to facial recognition software.

But I hear what you are saying.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 2d

And for those who want to comment privately, send me a DM or email me at [email protected].

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 2d

I have some initial thoughts about her initiative - including thst name is very similar to the “Safe and Vibrant City” initiative known as Proposition 414 - but I want to hear your thoughts. Please comment below on this thread.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 2d

“We know arrest is a necessary tool, this alone will not solve the problems we are facing. We cannot arrest our way out of this public health crisis. Clearly, the status quo is not sufficient,” Romero wrote.

Open Letter on Safety to Tucson

mailchi.mp

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 2d

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 🧵

This morning, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero announced “Safe City Initiative” telling residents a new plan was needed to address the “public health crisis” here in Tucson.

Read it here: mailchi.mp/tucsonaz/ope...

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

This is going to wrap-up my unexpected live posting of the candidate forum with the Tanque Verde Democrats.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Schubert implores those who might disagree with one of her stated positions to contact her, saying she will (if elected) represent the entire Ward.

“I don’t want to bulldoze your historic home or take away your car,” she tells the crowd.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

My apologies to all the minor typos. I am mortified.

For example, Dahl is a lifelong environmentalist.

Please excuse the typos, I will bring a keyboard like I used to.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Props to the Tanque Verde Democrats for today’s format, which just are questions from the audience.

It works really, really well.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Barajas backs the take over but tells Democrats they need to support Democrats running for the Arizona Corporation Commission to reign in privately owned utilities.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Dahl, Schubert back a (very long plan) to take over Tucson Electric Power.

Dahl cautions that next year’s franchise agreement renewal is not directly tied to this plans, urges people to back the franchise agreement when it goes before the voters next year.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Dahl follows up, saying COVID changed consumer and corporate behavior, with people relying on Amazon (rather than a corporate chain) more and more.

He notes the city has some laws to deal with vacant structures.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

In a question about half empty strip malls, Schubert talks about zoning reform within the city to better incentivize developers to build what the community needs.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

It felt too good for me not to tell someone….

So I posted it here.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Dahl said he plants trees in his backyard, saying he has planted dozens over the years.

(My assumption is grows saplings until they are ready for their forever home. I doubt he has a forest in his backyard.)

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

I am not sure, I’ll be live posting thru the meeting, but I am listening.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Schubert said she and her team have knocked on 20,000 doors in Ward 6 and said she believes the city of Tucson plays a large road in people’s everyday lives.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Barajas told the crowd that she started her advocacy work in her neighborhood but decided to run when she learned Richard Fimbres wouldn’t seek a fifth term.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

In his opening speech, Dahl said after meeting with Project Blue’s developers he realized they were “lying bastards.”. Dahl has been a lifelong environment.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

Ms. Barajas is here!

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve profile Dahl (and his opponent) and will be featuring Schubert in the next edition of the @tucsonagenda.bsky.social. (Her opponent, Jay Takoff was in Friday’s edition.)

I’ve written about Barajas in the past, but she does not have a GOP opponent or for that matter, any other challenger.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 3d

I am at the Tanque Verde Democrats meeting this morning, with Tucson City Council candidates Miranda Schubert and Kevin Dahl are here and Selina Barajas expected to be here shortly.

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Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 6d

Sorry! On deadline and haven't had a moment to send a post.

I'll have more on the Council's direction on transit safety improvement in a few minutes.

Joe Ferguson @joeferguson.bsky.social · 6d

There are concerns about one of the online polls related to safety on the buses, but city officials are confident of the paper surveys handed out to passengers.

The results are mixed.

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