South Tucson Mayor Roxy Valenzuela lives with her family at a motel that was purchased by a local soup kitchen and converted to affordable housing. It’s an act of solidarity with other residents, she says.
Facing Arizona’s Crackdown on Homelessness, Two Cities Offer Different Responses
State intervention has led Tucson to ramp up sweeps and pass harsh new policies. Officials in the small town of South Tucson have emphasized support and services, even as they face blowback.
