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District 5 applicants praise Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, emphasize balancing growth and habitat protection
Summary
Candidates for the vacant Pima County District 5 seat described the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan as a cornerstone policy and said land‑use oversight should prioritize habitat connectivity, cultural sites and responsible ecotourism while allowing managed growth.
Candidates for the Pima County District 5 supervisor vacancy gave broadly positive assessments of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan at a League of Women Voters forum, calling it a model for balancing conservation and sustainable development.
Andres Cano described the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan as “one of the smartest policies that the board of supervisors has ever adopted,” saying it encourages smart growth, protects native species and improves air and water conservation standards. Kimberly Viesa called the plan “an absolute gem,” noting that it, along with the multi‑species conservation…
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