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Tucson adopts 2025 state legislative agenda with accessibility amendment
Summary
Council adopted the proposed 2025 state legislative agenda with an amendment strengthening support for accessibility and services for people with disabilities. The agenda prioritizes protecting local authority, infrastructure and economic development tools, climate resilience and housing, and opposes state preemptions that would shift costs to cities.
Andres Cano presented the City of Tucson’s draft 2025 state legislative agenda on Nov. 19 and the council unanimously adopted the agenda with one amendment read into the record.
The agenda centers on four priorities: (1) strengthening local authority and protecting state funding (including restoring urban revenue sharing and advocating for sustainable state fiscal strategies); (2) economic growth and infrastructure tools (including support for GPLET and tax increment financing, and a Tucson‑Phoenix Amtrak connection); (3) climate resiliency and water conservation programs; and (4) affordable housing, behavioral health and opioid crisis interventions.
Councilmember Cunningham proposed amended language to explicitly support accessibility and programs for people with disabilities (increasing ADA‑compliant infrastructure, paratransit and funding for developmental disabilities services). That language (item 4, section L) was read into the record and included in the motion to adopt. Councilmember Uhlik moved to adopt the agenda with the amendment; the motion passed on a voice vote with all present saying “Aye” and the mayor stating “Motion carries.”
Councilmembers discussed the political context for the coming session, water issues linked to the drought contingency plan, and the expectation of a special election on Proposition 123 in May. Staff said lobbying and grant work will continue through December and into the session and that the city will refine positions as bills are introduced.
