Agenda Items Approved:
• Support of proposed ATF rule 2022-R17
o Requires background checks of all private firearms sales.
o 2 page proclamation submitted by Supervisor Scott :
https://pima.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12465241&GUID=48455997-5CF5-4833- A0BB-83E98C97CFB1
o Passed 3 -2 Supervisors Bronson and Christy voted no
• Marana Food Bank Funding
o Request for $100,000 for the next 6 months funding for Marana Food Bank
o Marana Food Bank used to be an arm of the Tucson Food Bank. Now working in
collaboration with Sahuarita Food Bank.
o This will give them support while they seek other forms of funding.
o Passed unanimously.
Other Meeting Highlights:
• Resignation and replacement of Supervisor Sharon Bronson
o Unanimous acceptance of resignation of Supervisor Bronson
o The county will accept applications from Nov 22 to Dec 1st. Applicants must be a
registered democrat and live in district 3. They need to submit a letter of interest,
resume, and financial statement. There will be a background check and they will need
to complete a conflict-of-interest disclosure.
o Board had a lively discussion prior to the decision and decided not to include a list of
questions with application process.
o Decision of how to proceed with selection process will occur at the Dec 5th board
meeting. The Board may request the League of Women Voters to conduct a candidate
forum. Candidate selection will happen at the Dec 19th board meeting.
• Recognition of Supervisor Sharon Bronson
o Served for the last 27 years, attended 630 meetings, and was the first female chair.
A short thank you video was shared from the town of Ajo. 11 individuals shared
recognition and thank you to Sharon Bronson during the call to the public - from Amado,
Flowing Wells, Marana, and others.
Link to Website:
https://www.pima.gov/2529/Board-of-Supervisors- Agenda-Schedule
Observer: Lynn Blankinship