In this edition of News You Can Use you will find:

• SAHBA Presents Donation to Stone Canyon Foundation
• Sponsor Spotlight: SAHBA-PAC Fundraiser
• UA's Breakfast with the Economist
• Tucson Approves Worker Heat Protection Ordinance
• Mayor and Council Adopts Final Budget for Next Fiscal Year
• SAHBA Joins TAR and AMA Reps to Discuss Housing with AZPM
• Pima Association of Governments "Shape Your Transportation Survey"
• Community Investment Corporation's MySchoolsTucson Resource
• Build Your Workforce Hosted by Pima Community College
• Summer Mixer
• 2024 Charity Golf Classic
• Upcoming Councils & Committees
• Industry News
• Renewing, New & Dropped Members

SAHBA Supporting Local Non-Profits

This week, Golf Committee Chair Greg Mohl and Board Member Matt Minder presented a donation to 2024 Chairman's Cup partner, the Stone Canyon Foundation. The Foundation supports non-profit organizations that positively impact education success, quality of life, and development of youth in need within the greater Tucson area such as Youth on Their Own and Girls Scouts of Arizona. SAHBA was excited to support and collaborate with the Stone Canyon Foundation for the Chairman's Cup, as both organizations share a common goal of enriching the community and empowering our youth.

We look forward to another Chairman's Cup in 2025!

Sponsor Spotlight: SAHBA-PAC Fundraiser

As the momentum for the June 18th SAHBA-PAC Fundraiser grows, we want to thank our sponsor lineup that is helping make this event possible. With their support, we are raising much-needed funds for the upcoming elections to ensure more pro-housing candidates get elected to local, state, and federal office. Click their logo to learn more about their business and see the full details of the event below.

SAHBA-PAC Fundraiser

Just announced...Tucson's very own Congressman Juan Ciscomani will be joining us at the PAC Fundraiser on June 18th!

We need to ensure more pro-housing candidates get elected to local, state and federal office this year. Join us on June 18th at Westward Look to help raise much-needed funds for the SAHBA-PAC.

In addition to Congress, there are key elections this year in Marana, Oro Valley, Pima County, Sahuarita, and the State Legislature.

Your $100 minimum personal contribution to the PAC goes directly to candidates running for office.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Westward Look

$100 minimum personal contribution

ADVOCACY

UA's Breakfast with the Economist

SAHBA sponsored and attended Eller College of Management's Breakfast with the Economists, where George Hammond and Dr. Sharon Megdal provided insights on Arizona's economic and water resource future. The Arizona economy showed solid gains in 2023, with rising population, jobs, and income despite growing concerns about water sustainability. However, housing affordability in Tucson decreased, with only 38.2% of homes affordable to families earning the median income.

Tucson Approves Worker Heat Protection Ordinance

At the last Tucson Mayor and City Council meeting, a Worker Heat Protection Ordinance was approved to enhance the city's ability to manage extreme heat and improve resilience. The ordinance applies to City employees and any contractor whose employees and contract workers perform work in an outdoor environment under a City contract. Click here for the ordinance.

Mayor and Council Adopts Final Budget for Next Fiscal Year

On June 4, Tucson's Mayor and Council approved City Manager Michael Ortega's $2.39 billion budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, his last meeting as City Manager. The budget emphasizes long-term financial sustainability, strategic investment, and service delivery for Tucson residents.

SAHBA Joins TAR and AMA Reps to Discuss Housing with AZPM

David Godlewski joined representatives of the Tucson Association of Realtors and the Arizona Multi-Housing Association for an interview with Arizona Public Media. This edition of ‘The Buzz: Housing Roundtable Discussions’ focused on the issue of homelessness and affordability. The SAHBA, TAR, and AMA portion highlighted factors contributing to rising home prices and rental rates including material costs and government regulations. Click here for details. 

Shape Your Transportation Future Survey

Southern Arizona is growing and effective regional planning to improve long-term quality of life is vital. Pima Association of Governments (PAG) has launched the “Shape Your Transportation Future” survey, which allows community members to share their transportation priorities and experiences, and where they believe PAG should apply its transportation funding resources for the next 30 years. Results will inform the development of the 2055 Regional Mobility and Accessibility Plan, or RMAP which is a long-range transportation plan used to secure millions of dollars in federal funding for essential transportation improvements in the region.

The survey is less than 10 minutes and is available in English and Spanish. 

Community Spotlight

Community Investment Corporation's MySchoolsTucson Resource

One of the most important decisions as a parent is to choose where your kids will go to school and with so many options in Tucson, some may not know how to begin the search. The Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is a local nonprofit that aims to ensure all Tucson families have the tools and resources they need to make informed decisions about their child's education. Their "MySchoolsTucson" website is an online school locator that includes all K-12 Pima County schools and important resources to help parents select a school for their child.

Click here for the CIC's guide for exploring schools in Tucson.

If you or someone you know are in the process of deciding your kid's education, please read and/or share this information.

Build Your Workforce Hosted by Pima Community College

Join the Pima Community College's Employer Engagement & Career Services team for an upcoming learning lunch. Learn about the valuable services they offer and discover what PPC's Simplicity: My Career Link can do for your business.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pima Community College - Downtown Campus

1255 N Stone Ave

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Summer Mixer

Join us at the Sands Club to mix and mingle with fellow members. Enjoy beverages and hors d'oeuvres provided by our sponsor Beasley, Mitchell & Co., LLP.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Sands Club

565 N Cherry Ave - Floor 5

Upcoming Councils & Committees - Mark Your Calendars!

Tech Committee - Tuesday, June 18 at 3:30 PM (Hybrid: In-Person at the SAHBA Office or Teams)

Membership Committee - Tuesday, June 25 at 3:30 PM (Hybrid: In-Person at SAHBA Office or Teams)

Sales & Marketing Council - Tuesday, July 9 at noon (Hybrid: In-Person at the SAHBA Office or Teams)

Remodelers Council - Wednesday, July 10 at noon (In-Person at the SAHBA Office)

Business Referral Exchange (BRE) - Friday, July 12 at 4:00 PM (Happy Hour - more details to come)

• An exclusive benefit for NAHB members and local and state association leaders, the Monthly Update provides top-line information on housing economics and the housing priorities for the Federation. Click here to read the June NAHB Monthly Update.

• NAHB has joined a coalition of business groups in a lawsuit challenging recent changes to the Department of Labor's overtime rules. NAHB breaks down the changes in this article. They are also hosting a free webinar on June 26 to help members understand their obligations under the new rules. Click here to register for the webinar.

• Join NAHB and its official safety sponsor, Builders Mutual, in recognizing June as National Safety Month, an annual observance to promote hazard awareness in residential construction and to help keep workers safe on the job. Click here to see NAHB's resources for members and how to keep your workers safe in the summer heat.

• According to the latest American Community Survey, 11.2 million people — including self-employed workers — worked in construction in 2022. NAHB estimates that 4.7 million people work in residential construction. Click here to see how this number breaks down by state and congressional district.

THANK YOU, Renewing Members!

Chas Roberts Air Conditioning

Home Builder's Marketing/RL Brown Report

Landmark Title Assurance Agency of Arizona, LLC

Santa Rita Landscaping

T&T Cleaning and Restoration

Welcome, New Members

Arcxis

Carpenter Law Firm

Electric4U

Hartman Glass

Patty Products, LLC

(Referred by Kimberly York, KB Home)

Sigma Geospatial

(Referred by Andrew Hayes, Hayes Construction)

Dropped Members...Sorry to See You Go!

Ace Handyman Services - Tucson Mountain

AdVision Outdoor

American Furniture Warehouse

Arizona Balloon Company

Arizona Wills & Trusts

BrightView Landscape Development

Cole's Excavating & Pad Building LLC

Home Concepts Custom Remodeling

J W Adragna Construction

Long Realty Company

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture

Scott Roofing Company

Signature Window Coverings

Southwest Hot Tub Warehouse

The Patch Boys of Greater Tucson

Tierra Right of Way Services

TREND Report

West Coast Innovations