Pima County Budget Surprise

Pima County just approved a $1.8 billion budget packed with surprises — including a 3% pay raise and a $1,000 bonus for workers earning under $45,000 — sparking a scramble to fund the extra $1.3 million. The county is also eyeing $45,000 as the new minimum wage for all employees, while homeowners brace for a modest tax hike to cover infrastructure, housing, and services now left to local control. Not everyone’s on board: Supervisor Steve Christy opposes the tax bump, calling it ill-timed and overreach, while Supervisor Andrés Cano defends it as necessary amid state and federal cuts. The budget goes live July 1, with public safety and justice getting the biggest slice, followed by health, environment, and community programs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/edbdf3c258f999f1