2019 Tucson Ward 2 Election Candidate Guide

Paul Cunningham “I am exploring ways to allow HOAs and Neighborhood Associations to switch to solar power. I also want to see deactivated city-owned landfills used for solar panels and battery storage. I’ve led on keeping our grey water standards in the building code and on water harvesting efforts.”

William Peterson “We only have one planet Earth and we must act now to save it!.”

Paul Cunningham “Two options is too simplistic. I have supported both. I was supportive of both the transportation bond and temporary sales tax initiatives, but we need to take control of funding our own transportation future. In the past 5 years, we have worked to improve every arterial corridor in Ward 2.”

William Peterson “If existing bonds or other revenue streams are available, that would be a more viable option rather than raising taxes.”

Ewert L. Williams Jr. “Funds meant for the roads should only be used for roads.”

Paul Cunningham “This is a choice for the voters. While I have misgivings about the whole initiative, there are parts of it that I’d be willing to work with my colleagues on should it not pass. My colleagues and I have worked to create an immigrant-friendly city and will continue to do so.”

William Peterson “It would protect our immigrant community from racial profiling.”

Ewart L. Williams “Loss of state and federal funding. Take care of our homeless first.”

Paul Cunningham “Homelessness will continue to be an issue, and it’s hard to say that any city “does enough”. Where appropriate, we need to ensure that developers have plans for workforce housing when they ask us for new projects. ”

William Peterson “We have a significant number of homeless people in Tucson. Some Veterans are living on the street, which is inexcusable.”

Paul Cunningham “I am generally supportive of our current incentives. In Ward 2, not all of the incentives would be practical, but we can find ways to encourage redevelopment of underutilized commercial space in our area, particularly in the case of a couple of now abandoned “Big Box” stores.”

William Peterson “As long as the small business owners are protected.”

Ewart L. Williams Jr. “Yes if we are not giving away the farm when giving incentives.”

Paul Cunningham “Opportunities for youth and young families. As a native Tucsonan, I want everyone who grows up here to be able to stay and make a career. It’s important to grow our economy, with big employers and local companies. We also need recreational opportunities, with park improvements and expanding Kidco.”

William Peterson “Housing”

Ewart L. Williams Jr. “Roads”

Paul Cunningham “Wings Over Broadway. It’s owned by a local entrepreneur and it’s my favorite place to watch a game.“

William Peterson “Wings Over Broadway”

Ewart L Williams Jr. “Pinnacle Peak”