Addressing the Housing Crisis in Pima County
She will prioritize affordable housing, renters’ rights, and homelessness prevention. April supports limits on rent increases, rental assistance and first-time homebuyer programs and will advocate the development of more single-family and multi-family housing options.
Expanding Early Childhood Education Programs
With few early childhood options in District 3, residents are often overlooked or not eligible for resources and support provided by Pima County. April seeks to expand accessibility with solution-based options for rural community needs.
Protecting and Conserving Clean Drinking Water
Water is life. The Sonoran desert resources continue to remain a hot topic within this region, and it is important for Pima County to be proactive in discussions and planning for the future water issues facing our neighborhoods.
Preserving and Protecting Natural Resources in Pima County
The land, air and water has always sustained us, my priority will be to support efforts made to protect our unique resources working with tribal partners, ranchers, businesses and families whose livelihoods are affected by harmful development.
Expand Health and Behavioral Resources for Rural Communities
Reviewing and enhancing rural behavioral health and tela-med (Teladoc) options. Explore other resources for outreach and prevention in District 3.
Support Culture and the Arts Programs in Rural Communities
Community Art programs for District 3 families will be a priority. Dedicated resources and programs to reach our community centers and support youth, elders, and families.
Road Repairs and Infrastructure Needs
As Supervisor, April will work to identify and help secure funding for critical District 3 road projects, culverts, maintenance, and flood control.
Immigration and Border issues are complex.
They have multi-layered impacts to District 3 communities.
The federal government has the primary responsibility for these issues. However, Pima County communities are affected by the realities of this crisis not being addressed comprehensively. My role as the District 3 Supervisor is to work with first responders, ranchers, conservationists, and communities who live on the border including tribal Nations who are also impacted.
My commitment as a leader is to bring together the different interests and perspectives to the table to be heard, in order to create real manageable solutions based on our first hand experiences while also in a compassionate and dignified manner to human consequences.
April Hiosik Ignacio is committed to:
- Building relationships and being accessible to District 3 constituents
- Improving outreach to ensure the expansion of Pima County resources to rural communities