October 2, 2025
Dear Tucsonan,
Everyone deserves to feel safe — in their neighborhood, at work, and in our public spaces. We share your concerns about safety in our community. That is why we are launching the Safe City Initiative .
As Mayor, I understand that residents need solutions that prevent crime, break its cycle, and improve quality of life for everyone. Your Mayor and Council have funded services that are proving effective for our unhoused community. These include low-barrier shelters with comprehensive services, the Violence Interruption Vitalization Action (VIVA) program, Community Safety, Health, and Wellness (CSHW) , Multidisciplinary Outreach Teams (MDOT) , and a wide range of programs provided by the Tucson Police Department (TPD) and the Department of Housing and

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