City of Tucson

These are the citizens who represent Tucson ideas and civil concerns in city government. If you feel the Council is not representing your ideas and civil concerns click on their phone number and email address links to initiate a phone call or email. A single postage stamp currently costs $0.55.

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City Council

Next Regularly Scheduled City of Tucson Election is on August 3, 2021.

NOTE: the election of council members is an off-cycle election which tends to see a lower voter turnout.

Elected Info

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Full Name
Regina Romero
First Name
Regina
Last Name
Romero
Party
Democrat
Party
D
Jurisdiction
City of Tucson
Institution
City Council
Constituency
Tucson
Title
Mayor
Term Ends
December 4, 2023
Re-Election
Hometown
Occupation
Program Coordinator
Address
255 W Alameda St
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Zip Code
85701
Phone
520-791-4201
Dossier
regina-romero
Ballotopia
https://ballotpedia.org/Regina_Romero
Website
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/mayor
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/tucsonromero/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-romero-89b682b/
YouTube
Committees
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Responsibilities

Official Duties of the Mayor:

  • Assists citizens with addressing problems, concerns, and information requests.
  • Presides over city council meetings and votes on issues that come before the City Council for consideration.
  • Initiates community-wide action regarding important issues.
  • Communicates and works with other policy-making bodies to ensure that Tucson's concerns are heard at the state and national levels.
    Including

    • Pima County
    • the Arizona Legislature
    • the Governor's Office
    • and the United States Congress
  • Delivers the annual "State of the City Address" to the community to analyze Tucson's economy, accomplishments, and future direction.
  • Serves as a member on Mayor and Council Subcommittees and appoints the chair of the different subcommittees.
  • Sits on the boards and committees of community organizations to implement plans affecting Tucson.
  • Along with the city council, appoints the City Manager.

   Ceremonial Duties of the Mayor:

  • Promotes the City of Tucson and serves as the City of Tucson's ambassador to visitors, dignitaries, conferences, and annual community events.
  • Participates in lectures, summits, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, speaking engagements, business tours, and school visits throughout the community.
  • Issues proclamations, copper letters, certificates, and awards for special occasions, notable calendar events, and distinguished individuals.
Effectiveness

There is currently a recall effort to remove the mayor from office. Here is the website for more information: recallregina2020.net

History

Romero won the November 2019 city election by 15,482 votes receiving 55.88% (52,586) of a total 94,107 total votes over Ed Ackerley (I) who received 39% (37,104).

Elected Info

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Full Name
Lane Santa Cruz
First Name
Lane
Last Name
Santa Cruz
Party
Party
D
Jurisdiction
City of Tucson
Institution
City Council
Constituency
Ward 1
Title
Council Member
Term Ends
December 4, 2023
Re-Election
Hometown
Occupation
Educator
Address
940 W Alameda St
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Zip Code
85701
Phone
520-791-4040
Dossier
lane-santa-cruz
Ballotopia
https://ballotpedia.org/Lane_Santa_Cruz
Website
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-1
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Committees
Notes
Biography
Approach
Responsibilities

Duties of the City Council

  • Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
  • Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
  • Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
  • Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
  • Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.

Source: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/gov/frequently-asked-questions-faq-about-city-government#m-duties

Effectiveness
History

Santa Cruz won 2019 election by 19,133 votes receiving 57.71% of a total 93,524 total votes. She defeated Sam Nagy (R). Santa Cruz was first elected in 2019.

Elected Info

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Full Name
Paul Cunningham
First Name
Paul
Last Name
Cunningham
Party
Party
D
Jurisdiction
City of Tucson
Institution
City Council
Constituency
Ward 2
Title
Council Member
Term Ends
December 4, 2023
Re-Election
Hometown
Occupation
Juvenile Probation Officer
Address
7575 E Speedway Blvd
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Zip Code
85710
Phone
520-791-4687
Dossier
paul-cunningham
Ballotopia
https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Cunningham
Website
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-2
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Committees
Notes
Biography
Approach
Responsibilities

Duties of the City Council

  • Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
  • Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
  • Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
  • Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
  • Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.
Effectiveness
History

Cunningham won 2019 election by 23,964 votes receiving 60.03% of a total 93,798 total votes. He defeated Ewart Williams Jr (R). Cunningham was first elected in 2011 but was appointed in 2010.

Elected Info

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Full Name
Paul Durham
First Name
Paul
Last Name
Durham
Party
Party
D
Jurisdiction
City of Tucson
Institution
City Council
Constituency
Ward 3
Title
Council Member
Term Ends
December 6, 2021
Re-Election
Yes
Hometown
Occupation
Attorney
Address
1510 E Grant Rd
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Zip Code
85719
Phone
520-791-4711
Dossier
paul-durham
Ballotopia
https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Durham
Website
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Committees
Notes
Biography
Approach
Responsibilities

Duties of the City Council

  • Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
  • Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
  • Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
  • Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
  • Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.
Effectiveness
History

Durham won 2017 election with 45,735 votes receiving 58.82% of a total 77,755 total votes. He defeated Gary Watson (I) who received 40.27%. Durham was first elected in 2017.

Elected Info

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Full Name
Nikki Lee
First Name
Nikki
Last Name
Lee
Party
Party
D
Jurisdiction
City of Tucson
Institution
City Council
Constituency
Ward 4
Title
Council Member
Term Ends
December 4, 2023
Re-Election
Hometown
Occupation
Address
8123 E Poinciana
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Zip Code
85730
Phone
520-791-3199
Dossier
nikki-lee
Ballotopia
https://ballotpedia.org/Nikki_Lee
Website
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-4
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Committees
Notes
Biography
Approach
Responsibilities

Duties of the City Council

  • Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
  • Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
  • Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
  • Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
  • Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.
Effectiveness
History

Lee won 2019 election with by 18,628 votes receiving 57.48% of a total 93,726 total votes. She defeated Michael Hicks (R). Lee was first elected in 2019.

Elected Info

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Full Name
Richard Fimbres
First Name
Richard
Last Name
Fimbres
Party
Party
D
Jurisdiction
City of Tucson
Institution
City Council
Constituency
Ward 5
Title
Council Member
Term Ends
December 6, 2021
Re-Election
Yes
Hometown
Occupation
Address
4300 S Park Ave
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Zip Code
85714
Phone
520-791-4231
Dossier
richard-fimbres
Ballotopia
https://ballotpedia.org/Richard_Fimbres
Website
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-5
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Committees
Notes
Biography
Approach
Responsibilities

Duties of the City Council

  • Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
  • Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
  • Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
  • Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
  • Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.
Effectiveness
History

Fimbres won 2017 re-election with 56,887 votes receiving 94.23% of a total 60,370 total votes. He ran unopposed. Fimbres was first elected in 2009.

Elected Info

Photo
Full Name
Steve Kozachik
First Name
Steve
Last Name
Kozachik
Party
Party
D
Jurisdiction
City of Tucson
Institution
City Council
Constituency
Ward 6
Title
Council Member
Term Ends
December 6, 2021
Re-Election
Yes
Hometown
Occupation
Address
3202 E 1st St
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Zip Code
85716
Phone
520-791-4601
Dossier
steve-kozachik
Ballotopia
https://ballotpedia.org/Steve_Kozachik
Website
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-6
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Committees
Notes
Biography
Approach
Responsibilities

Duties of the City Council

  • Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
  • Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
  • Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
  • Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
  • Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.
Effectiveness

Kozachik won 2017 re-election with 48,892 votes receiving 60.05% of a total 81,417 total votes and defeating Mariano Rodriguez (R) who received 32.62%. Kozachik was first elected in 2009.

History
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