Total recall fatigue: South Tucson faces another costly recall election, residents weigh in

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Voters in South Tucson will head to the polls Tuesday for a recall election — the third in just over a decade — amid mounting concerns over its cost and effectiveness.

The election, scheduled for Aug. 5, will decide the fate of current city council members: Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela and council members Brian Flagg and Cesar Aguirre. Critics of the recall say the special election is a waste of taxpayer dollars, particularly in a small city where every penny counts.

A recent report estimated the cost of the election could reach $12,000. That price tag prompted frustration from some South Tucson residents.

“Yeah, I mean, I think it’s ridiculous,” said Elizabeth Virgin, a South Tucson resident who supports the incumbents. “They’ve done a lot in the community, they’re always very active. They’ve raised a lot of money for the fire department. And just overall, I just see them putting in that work.”




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