Yesterday Tucson Sentinel political reporter Jim Nintzel hosted a balanced discussion on the RTA Next, known as Prop. 418 and 419 on the upcoming March 10, 2026 special election ballot. This was on the Friday Bill Buckmaster radio show, 1030 AM on KVOI FM radio. Regular host Bill Buckmaster was on vacation.
Listen to it here: https://www.buckmastershow.com/2026/01/30/buckmaster-show-1-30-2025-the-debate-on-rta-nex/
“Guest host Jim Nintzel of the Tucson Sentinel hosts a forum supporters and opponents of Propositions 418 and 419, which voters will decide on March 10. Josh Von Herrman of the Connect Pima political committee argues in favor of the RTA Next plan, while Ruth Reiman of the Tucson Deserves Better political committee argues against it.”
Connect Pima group link (pro RTA Next): https://www.connectpima.com/
Tucson Deserves Better (con RTA Next): https://nortanext.com/
Official website for RTA Next: https://rtanext.com/
“The Regional Transportation Authority, a state-established taxing district within Pima County, finalized a new 20-year regional transportation plan (RTA Next) to improve the transportation network in the greater Tucson region and enhance our quality of life.
The $2.67 billion investment plan will support reduced congestion, improved mobility, enhanced and expanded transit, environmental protections, bicycle and pedestrian improvements and pavement rehabilitation.”
Listen to this radio show esp. if you’re on the fence about RTA Next, to extend the half cents sale tax for another 20 years (2026 to 2046).
Our B4AZ calendar lists upcoming forums to learn more about this proposed transporation plan, two on Feb. 3 (virtual), Feb. 9 (at Ward 2 Council office) and on Feb. 10 (virtual hosted by LWVGT). https://blogforarizona.net/events/
Vote wisely on or before March 10, 2026. Early ballots go out on Feb. 11.
Discover more from Blog for Arizona
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.