[{"_1":2,"_100":-5,"_101":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6625355,"mediaKeyId","2757857-29c8c48d9f38f09b9126f740ef05fef2","parentId",2757857,"title","Sahuarita council picks brown carts for new waste program; staff says 65‑gallon option available","audioSeconds",533,"startMs",4485000,"endMs",5018000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2757857-29c8c48d9f38f09b9126f740ef05fef2&start=4485&end=5018","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2757857-29c8c48d9f38f09b9126f740ef05fef2/thumbnail_4485000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6625355/Arizona/Sahuarita-council-picks-brown-carts-for-new-waste-program-staff-says-65gallon-option-available","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625355-8c4ae12e5120f816ea08299bf224dab5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916134&Signature=lg1rLhJpp8NjyI0Rx4VrPcxzXc0bAE0sH0dCjp2p64dY2seHJNDxr2o5ICZRTOLCMNjstxsiTyfYKIOciMoy1FaYhRsl8SIg~6PR0Jw06xlYoV8DbCsKLeqdcRnlwW0xQv4DxqBeU3bgeYrZ~EBy8PMvTE4AkCkFnDiBnLFVXG5b7FTBtn17-wm1ju~r9MNaa~h0wZcV290CPbdljwPPPoBseo3MqxqXLbNilFDoCM~XaNse8Qzb3b4-PUN5I7K2AJzv8X6NOMLrWlC5T3jMCLKDm81tT5zKy-GS4vr0G4ePoEu3Dge6vsCvtZUD9gDtPn4ueWRF7V1CZtaDJQZOCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Town of Sahuarita","date","2025-03-25T02:58:44.907Z","article","Council members approved a darker brown color for the town’s new branded residential solid‑waste and recycling carts following a staff presentation on color longevity, production and branding.

Deputy Public Works Director Daniel Logan presented samples and staff recommendations, saying the town had narrowed choices to earth‑tone options to match branding, production availability and durability. Logan told the council that darker colors hold up better to sunlight and fading and that the town could partner with nearby manufacturers (examples cited from Goodyear) to reduce shipping and production costs. Logan also showed a five‑year‑old recycling cart from local service that staff used as a durability example.

Town Manager Shane Dilley and other staff updated council on the broader solid waste rollout. Dilley said the town is offering 65‑gallon cans for households that request them for both trash and recycling; Republic Services has committed not to charge a collection fee for its cans, while negotiations with Waste Management are ongoing. Staff said the town expects to begin the new solid‑waste service rollout on Sept. 1.

The council vote on the cart color was 4 in favor and 3 opposed. Council members discussed readability of a white logo on a dark background, scuffing visibility, and long‑term branding legibility; no formal amendment to the color recommendation was made.

Why it matters: The color decision affects town branding across thousands of containers and informs procurement, vendor contracts and public communications for the solid‑waste program. Staff also confirmed resident choices for cart sizes and ongoing negotiations that could affect household fees.

Ending: Staff said they will proceed with ordering and production logistics for the approved color and continue vendor negotiations; the solid‑waste rollout remains scheduled to begin Sept. 1 pending continuing procurement and vendor agreements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting- March 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a public works presentation on colors, the council approved brown as the town‑branded color for residential solid‑waste and recycling carts in a 4‑3 vote. Staff also said residents will be offered 65‑gallon trash and recycling carts and described vendor negotiations on collection fees.","taxTitle","Town of Sahuarita, Pima County, Arizona","taxId",51849,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6625360,"Sahuarita council unanimously adopts zoning code change to speed major general‑plan amendments",228,4187000,4415000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2757857-29c8c48d9f38f09b9126f740ef05fef2&start=4187&end=4415","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2757857-29c8c48d9f38f09b9126f740ef05fef2/thumbnail_4187000.jpg","/articles/6625360/Arizona/Sahuarita-council-unanimously-adopts-zoning-code-change-to-speed-major-generalplan-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625360-6c9c06300deebfcc86bfa681540e92c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916134&Signature=k-pHJ0joPN4XMfSclSrLN5Mvj214RouhuwDM52uLj3mUVzz8uAZyNK4zTldZ7xA9Avy5tO3EO0iWeKmJlCYsghJ1IsATSJs4kf~bGscRBZt5T~SFGjmQ4B~-xeWifqFK6itebwXU4NW8x0IUG6cSLN8RDABm0Yvoz7AbOhW7JtuWDGaUAVO-7Pz~2c38zn03f0PjEPDhlD2sx9liCl0MfjC4za9LQ1BGmEr2H9xJJFvlxIQUFRTZkNaRy~25jW6VOGDar0PqUHgT0RXeBe1JHK3k8F3gBybgOT5jMMqPgx53CCyPO501CKB5rsuS7J-BOiKYpLuf5CaoYWkI7~QfqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sahuarita Town Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑181 after a staff presentation and a public hearing in which no members of the public commented.

Planning staff said the text amendment implements changes required by a 2022 state law (Arizona HB 2482) and clarifies that once a major general‑plan amendment is filed the town will act on it within 12 months rather than confining review to a single calendar‑year intake window. Nathan (planning staff) told the council the change is intended to reduce the potential delay — currently an applicant might wait up to 18 months under the existing calendar‑year process — and makes the two public hearings already used by the town explicit in the code.

Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the amendment in February and forwarded a recommendation for approval; staff also said there were no written comments in response to the local notice. The ordinance was described on the agenda as being adopted in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9‑461.06(h). After the hearing a council member moved to adopt the ordinance, a colleague seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters: The change shortens and formalizes the town’s timeline for major amendments to the general plan, increasing predictability for applicants and for public review timelines.

Ending: With the ordinance adopted, staff will apply the revised timeline to future major general‑plan amendment filings. No amendments to the ordinance were recorded at the meeting.","The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑181, a zoning code text amendment to align local procedure with a 2022 state law and require major general‑plan amendments to be acted on within 12 months.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6625365,"Residents urge town action as Copper World mine advances; speakers cite groundwater and air concerns",368,1924000,2292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2757857-29c8c48d9f38f09b9126f740ef05fef2&start=1924&end=2292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2757857-29c8c48d9f38f09b9126f740ef05fef2/thumbnail_1924000.jpg","/articles/6625365/Arizona/Residents-urge-town-action-as-Copper-World-mine-advances-speakers-cite-groundwater-and-air-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625365-7759145ac0e03c2936c709fc6101980c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770916134&Signature=kW2PWM2ZtejX11OYzAlffkO8OCvOm06BWLU8Tsij-J50moAJvN3Wh4CYiPTUgbOg4gMT5fod1FTBUUztk7T85gFzEJmSpjUmrH61nsVgVtTdGeT9KznIEVUKgNg0odjwP5b9t9mGo2iGOulU2AqqhsIeCGs76dViM~ovI~4Iq2xs9zqZHQP1yfUe3kHjp3sTTzysuG8NeS1~IsfRnEiCUUSr46BHV60Ot~-yKGuA3dG4dhb7hn7W0cGuVZ6wny8LZJ7eQqrS~OrOyTF8iNSCiwlbeXBV7dePj7-~j-5n900gViwQl~JIQCWNnV-zxAiROgkayC4MIzEaommqP3X6Kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of minutes of public comment at the Sahuarita Town Council meeting focused on the proposed Copper World mining project and local environmental and public‑health concerns.

Several residents told the council they fear that the mine, as described in public filings, would deplete local groundwater and contaminate soil and drinking water. Nina Luxenberg of Sahuarita Highlands told the council that “Copper World is slated to use an average of 13,630 acre‑feet of ground water per year,” a figure she converted in her remarks to gallons and to per‑person usage and said would affect nearby neighborhoods including Sahuarita, Corona de Tucson and Quail Creek. Luxenberg also alleged risks from mine tailings and heavy metals, citing the Environmental Working Group and other material in her remarks.

Anna Darien, representing Save the Scenic Sahuarita, said her group has appealed the project’s air‑quality permit and described the permit as insufficiently protective, saying expert analysis supports a more stringent review and additional monitoring. “This permit is significantly insufficient in protecting your community,” Darien told the council and said the group will seek advocacy from state officials if the town will support it. Martin Lynn, who identified himself as a Tucson resident, described international mining practices and urged the council to prevent similar impacts here.

Why it matters: speakers said the timing and scope of permits and monitoring will affect groundwater quantity and quality for neighborhoods near the proposed mine and could carry long‑term public‑health consequences if contaminants reach local aquifers.

Council response and next steps: Mayor Tom Murphy admonished speakers about unverified allegations, saying the town “has no idea of whether her statements are factually true or accurate about alleged crimes,” and that the town disavows unverified claims. Members of the public announced a town hall scheduled for April 12 at 10 a.m. at the library and urged broader community attendance; Darien asked that the council press state agencies for stronger oversight and said the appeal of the air permit is pending.

No formal council action on the mine was taken at the meeting; public commenters were reminded to file speaker cards with the town clerk for the record.

Ending: Speakers said they will continue outreach and legal steps including the air‑permit appeal and additional community meetings. The council did not announce any immediate staff assignment or formal motion related to the mine during the meeting.","During Call to the Public at a Sahuarita Town Council meeting, several residents raised health and water-supply concerns about the proposed Copper World project and said they have appealed the air-quality permit. The mayor cautioned that the town cannot verify some claims made during public comment.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Sahuarita council picks brown carts for new waste program; staff says 65‑gallon option available

Sahuarita council unanimously adopts zoning code change to speed major general‑plan amendments

Residents urge town action as Copper World mine advances; speakers cite groundwater and air concerns