Arizona Governor Hobbs Sparks Backlash With Surprise Rio Nuevo Shakeup
Without explanation, Governor Katie Hobbs replaced most of her appointees on Tucson's Rio Nuevo development board, concerning local leaders about disrupting the board's revitalization progress.
Governor Katie Hobbs replaced 4 out of 5 of her direct appointees on the Rio Nuevo board in Tucson, retaining only the independent chairman.
The move raised concerns from local business leaders about disrupting the board's momentum, as Rio Nuevo has successfully revitalized downtown Tucson.
While the reasoning is unclear, the shakeup likely injects partis…
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