Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva has made history, becoming the first Latina within the governing body elected board chair.
Grijalva was elected board chair in a 4-1 vote, replacing outgoing Board Chair Sharon Bronson. Supervisor Steve Christy of District 4 provided the sole 'no' vote.Grijalva is halfway through her first term on the Board of Supervisors, elected to a four-year term in 2020. She previously served for 20 years on the governing board for Tucson Unified School District.
Thank you to the Pima County Board of Supervisors for your support and trust as Chair. Looking forward to the work ahead to continue serving our beautiful community! pic.twitter.com/hm92m2r3kG — Supervisor Adelita Grijalva January 10, 2023 RELATED: Adelita Grijalva discusses the challenges and rewards of being a Latina in leadershipAnne Simmons is a digital content producer for KGUN 9. Anne got her start in television while still a student at the University of Arizona. Before joining KGUN, she managed multiple public access television stations in the Bay Area and has worked as a video producer in the non-profit sector.
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