Advocacy Update

Ian Tisdale

Department of Justice to File Antitrust Suit Against Tech Giant Google. In an effort backed by both sides of Congress, the DOJ is expected to file a lawsuit culminating a one-year investigation into Google’s supposed search engine monopoly. The case is a landmark in that it is the first antitrust suit to be filed to a tech giant, when companies like Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon have been under fire for monopolization for years.

THCC Hosts Second “Digital Discussion” with Pima County Attorney Candidate Laura Conover

On Thursday, Pima County Attorney Candidate Laura Conover, alongside her campaign manager Edna Meza Aguirre, met with the Chamber’s CEO Isabel Georgelos in THCC’s second “Digital Discussion.” Ms. Conover is running for Pima County Attorney unopposed in November’s general election.

Georgelos and Conover discussed many topics on Thursday, including her future plans as Pima County Attorney, types of criminal justice reform needed in Pima County, and issues of prejudice in policing. Conover also emphasized the importance of building community relationships as Pima County Attorney, “I want to shoot for the moon for being a well-represented office…I think there is something very important about prosecutors who read police reports and know personally the neighborhood or the intersection being described,” she said. “And the data shows, once prosecutors get to know their communities, the disparities in prison sentencing will go down.”

Conover is a Tucson native, holds both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Arizona, and has been a practicing attorney for 17 years. She’s served in many roles, including as a defense attorney, in victim advocacy, and has managed over 400 federal contract attorneys in her experience. After November 3^rd, she will be the first attorney in the history of the Pima County Attorney’s Office to be elected outside of the Office’s organization.

University of Arizona Celebrates Landing of OSIRIS-Rex

On Tuesday, the University of Arizona celebrated as the Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission made history by collecting the first sample of an asteroid. The satellite was majorly developed at the University in conjunction with NASA, a project with a $1.16 billion valuation. The satellite left Earth’s orbit in September 2016 and arrived at the target asteroid Bennu in December of 2018.

It had been collecting photos and conducting observation until yesterday, when the satellite made history in six seconds by landing on Bennu and collecting a sample of the asteroid. Scientists are eager for the sample to arrive for analysis, as they predict a physical analysis of an asteroid could give us clues about the birth and evolution of the solar system.

Bennu, the asteroid, is also in a trajectory to possibly make impact with Earth in around 150 years. OSIRIS will return before then with its sample in late 2023, after traveling 414 million miles in the span of seven years.

Pima Board of Supervisors Approve Downtown Skyrise

The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved the zoning for the construction of a new high-rise building located at 75 E Broadway Boulevard. The project is a part of the Rio Nuevo development district, proposed construction, development and renovation of many downtown Tucson buildings backed by wealthy out of state investors.

The projects so far include the building of a 12 story multi-purpose building at 75 E Broadway, and a renovation of eight stories in Tucson’s tallest building One South Church into a five-star hotel. 75 E Broadway’s construction total is valued at $100 million, and the hotel renovation a $38 million-dollar project.

Other structures in the Rio Nuevo development district include projects at 44 E Broadway, and 123 S. Stone Avenue, among past completed projects like the AC Hotel Downtown by Mariott.

Important Upcoming Dates:

October 23^rd or today, is the last day to request an absentee ballot! If you are mail in voting please do so!

October 29^th THCC is set to host another Digital Discussion with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Stay tuned for more information!

October 30 is THCC’s Take one Fore the Kids golf tournament. It is at 7am at Sewailo Golf Course, if you are interested in participating, please visit this link: https://www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org/take-one-fore-the-kids.html

October 31^st is your last day to fill out the Census. Fill out now at https://www.census.gov/

November 3rd is the date of the general election. Make sure you get your votes in before this date!


Advocacy Update Ian Tisdale Department of Justice to File Antitrust Suit Against Tech Giant Google. In an effort backed by both sides of Congress, the DOJ is expected to file a lawsuit culminating a one-year investigation into Google’s supposed search engine monopoly. The case is a landmark in that it is the first antitrust suit to be filed to a tech giant, when companies like Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon have been under fire for monopolization for years. THCC Hosts Second “Digital Discussion” with Pima County Attorney Candidate Laura Conover On Thursday, Pima County Attorney Candidate Laura Conover, alongside her campaign manager Edna Meza Aguirre, met with the Chamber’s CEO Isabel Georgelos in THCC’s second “Digital Discussion.” Ms. Conover is running for Pima County Attorney unopposed in November’s general election. Georgelos and Conover discussed many topics on Thursday, including her future plans as Pima County Attorney, types of criminal justice reform needed in Pima County, and issues of prejudice in policing. Conover also emphasized the importance of building community relationships as Pima County Attorney, “I want to shoot for the moon for being a well-represented office…I think there is something very important about prosecutors who read police reports and know personally the neighborhood or the intersection being described,” she said. “And the data shows, once prosecutors get to know their communities, the disparities in prison sentencing will go down.” Conover is a Tucson native, holds both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Arizona, and has been a practicing attorney for 17 years. She’s served in many roles, including as a defense attorney, in victim advocacy, and has managed over 400 federal contract attorneys in her experience. After November 3^rd, she will be the first attorney in the history of the Pima County Attorney’s Office to be elected outside of the Office’s organization. University of Arizona Celebrates Landing of OSIRIS-Rex On Tuesday, the University of Arizona celebrated as the Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission made history by collecting the first sample of an asteroid. The satellite was majorly developed at the University in conjunction with NASA, a project with a $1.16 billion valuation. The satellite left Earth’s orbit in September 2016 and arrived at the target asteroid Bennu in December of 2018. It had been collecting photos and conducting observation until yesterday, when the satellite made history in six seconds by landing on Bennu and collecting a sample of the asteroid. Scientists are eager for the sample to arrive for analysis, as they predict a physical analysis of an asteroid could give us clues about the birth and evolution of the solar system. Bennu, the asteroid, is also in a trajectory to possibly make impact with Earth in around 150 years. OSIRIS will return before then with its sample in late 2023, after traveling 414 million miles in the span of seven years. Pima Board of Supervisors Approve Downtown Skyrise The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved the zoning for the construction of a new high-rise building located at 75 E Broadway Boulevard. The project is a part of the Rio Nuevo development district, proposed construction, development and renovation of many downtown Tucson buildings backed by wealthy out of state investors. The projects so far include the building of a 12 story multi-purpose building at 75 E Broadway, and a renovation of eight stories in Tucson’s tallest building One South Church into a five-star hotel. 75 E Broadway’s construction total is valued at $100 million, and the hotel renovation a $38 million-dollar project. Other structures in the Rio Nuevo development district include projects at 44 E Broadway, and 123 S. Stone Avenue, among past completed projects like the AC Hotel Downtown by Mariott. Important Upcoming Dates: October 23^rd or today, is the last day to request an absentee ballot! If you are mail in voting please do so! October 29^th THCC is set to host another Digital Discussion with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Stay tuned for more information! October 30 is THCC’s Take one Fore the Kids golf tournament. It is at 7am at Sewailo Golf Course, if you are interested in participating, please visit this link: https://www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org/take-one-fore-the-kids.html October 31^st is your last day to fill out the Census. Fill out now at https://www.census.gov/ November 3rd is the date of the general election. Make sure you get your votes in before this date!
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