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Town manager reports population growth, Easy Permit pilot and splash pad updates; council hears vandalism report
Summary
Town Manager Shane reported Sahuarita’s population rose to 37,488 in the 2024 U.S. Census estimate, community development will pilot an Easy Permit program over nine months, and the new splash pad opened with partners; staff also reported vandalism in the splash pad restrooms and temporary exterior cameras are in use.
Town Manager Shane told the Town of Sahuarita Town Council that newly released U.S. Census estimates put the town population at 37,488 for July 1, 2024, a roughly 3% increase over the prior internal estimate. Shane said the higher count is positive because state shared revenues are allocated in part by population figures.
Shane and Community Development Director Anna outlined several development-related items: a pilot “Easy Permit” program to simplify permitting for small homeowner projects will run for about nine…
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