A message from:
Supervisor Ally Miller, District 1
www.allymillerdistrict1.com 

Happy Thanksgiving!

On November 3rd, residents sent a clear message in rejecting the 7 bond propositions which totaled almost $816 million dollars. I believe the results indicate county leadership should focus on the same objectives I have identified since taking office in 2013: to fully fund our core services, eliminate wasteful spending and work to gain the public's trust in local government.  

I will continue to find cost saving measures and solutions and call for more accountability and transparency in Pima County.  The message you sent on November 3rd came through loud and clear; I wa s l istening and will continue to do so. 

This Thanksgiving I would like to thank each and every one of you for trusting in me to serve our community. It is an honor to work for the people of Pima County and I am grateful for the opportunity you have provided me.

Best regards,

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Ally Miller
Supervisor, District 1
Interested in Helping Others this Holiday Season?

The Interfaith Community Services program,  Holiday Gifts of Love,  is a great way to celebrate the season.  
Visit  https://www.icstucson.org/holiday-gifts-love  for more information on how you can help a local family in need.

Pima County In the News...

KVOA News 4 Investigators: Swollen Salary - A great report about the County Administrator's salary compared to other County Administrators throughout Arizona and the United States.

The Explorer Newspaper: Bond Foes Ask For Change in County  - An interesting article following the results of the recent bond election.

KVOA News 4 Investigators: Controversial Contribution  - A $15,000 campaign contribution by a local organization to the pro-bond campaign raised questions for many residents.  The "non-profit" who donated these funds receives 1/3 of its funding from County taxpayers.


Arizona Daily Independent: Pima County Bond Election - Democracy in Action - It isn't about Right vs. Left, it is about Right vs. Wrong.
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A Great Example of a Public - Private Partnership in Pima County

I recently had the opportunity to recognize   Tucson Orthopaedic Institute for their dedication of almost 100 volunteer hours cleaning Northwest Community Park.  Over the past 6 months, their office staff has spent a few hours a week to help clean up the park under Tucson Clean & Beautiful's Adopt-A-Park program. While it is a Pima County park, Tucson Clean & Beautiful runs the program for the County and they also provide many other services to our community.  If you have a group that is interested in the Adopt-A-Park program, visit www.tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org .
Did you Know?
According to
, a recent study shows the average age of entry for youth into sex trafficking ranges from 13-15 years old. A Department of Justice study also identified Phoenix as one of the top human trafficking jurisdictions in the country.
Southern Arizona Anti-Trafficking Unified Response Network (SAATURN)
 
A few months ago I sent a letter to Tucson Police Chief Villasenor in support of a Federal grant application for local law enforcement. The Department of Justice received many letters of support from leaders in our community and recently awarded the $1.5 million grant to the Tucson Police Department (TPD) & CODAC Behavioral Health Services of Pima County.  The funds will aid the formation of a regional taskforce to fight human trafficking.
 
Working together with the US Attorney, TPD and CODAC will unite various law enforcement agencies and other human service groups to form the Southern Arizona Anti-Trafficking Unified Response Network, (SAATURN). This task force brings Federal, State and Local law enforcement agencies together to advance the mission to end human trafficking. The funds will also provide support and services to help the growing number of trafficking victims. I applaud CODAC and TPD for their work on this grant and know this taskforce is essential in the fight to end human trafficking in Arizona.  For more information, click here to visit the Department of Justice website.

Residents Gather to address Safety Concerns in District 1

In  2013 and again in 2015 I worked with the County
Residents Attend a Neighborhood meeting at Nanini Library to discuss safety concerns in the area
Attorney to draft an ordinance to prohibit individuals from standing on medians to solicit vehicles. This effort was to address safety concerns of District 1 residents. Every other jurisdiction in Pima County has a similar ordinance in place yet my fellow Supervisors refused to act on this issue.  I also met with County staff and Sheriff's Deputies to revamp our homeless encampment protocol and gather information on additional services available to help individuals in our community.  

As a result of the inaction by the Board, District 1 residents have now organized and held 2 meetings to discuss their concerns, share information and propose alternative solutions. An increase in crime has been noted in areas where there is regular panhandling activity. As we continue to work through this problem the best thing you can do is to follow the directive from the Sheriff's department - call 911 .  Regardless of how minimal you think the issue may be, it is important our Deputies are able to accurately track this growing problem. I will continue to attend neighborhood meetings and work with the County Attorney, Sheriff's deputies and local residents to find a viable solution. For information on available services to those in need, visit  http://pimacountyhelp.org .

 
Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings

The Board of Supervisors hold meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Meetings begin at 9:00am and are located in the County Administration building at 130 W. Congress.  For parking information, click here.
December 1, 2015
December 15, 2015
January 5, 2016
January 19, 2016
February 2, 2016
February 16, 2016
Meet Ryan - Our District 1 Constituent Liaison

Ryan Cunningham moved to Tucson from California in 2010 to attend the University of Arizona. In the Spring of 2014, he graduated from the U of A with a degree in Economics and a minor  in Business Administration. 
Enjoying the fantastic weather and scenic desert views, Ryan decided to stay in Tucson and begin his professional career here in Pima County.  As the Constituent Liaison of the office, Ryan is  responsible for addressing County questions and concerns that come into Supervisor Miller's office. His goal is resolve issues and provide quick and effective solutions to your concerns.  Ryan has worked for Supervisor Miller since November of 2014 and when not working, can be found cheering on the Wildcats at local sporting events.

Interested in my voting record & seeing video clips from key votes?  Click here:  http://www.allymillerdistrict1.com/Voting_Record.html