Israel-Palestine
In October 2023,the Pima County Board of Supervisors was presented with two resolutions regarding the Gaza war. One motion reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense and stood with their retaliatory efforts,while the other mirrored the same type of language,except showed support for the Palestinian people. [7] [8] Although Grijalva attempted to add language around supporting civilians and humanitarian aid,it was "respectfully declined" by Sharon Bronson and Steve Christy,two other Pima County Supervisors. [9]
In a debate with her Republican opponent for the 2025 special election,Grijalva accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. [10]
Pima County Board of Supervisors
She was elected to the Pima County Board of Supervisors in 2020 with 73.60% of the vote. [11] In office,she focussed on recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic;centering safety,affordable housing and strong job creation as key to recovery efforts. [12] She served as Chair and Vice-Chair during her time on the board,making a strong commitment to working with community to create a coalition to address the biggest issues facing Pima County,particularly housing people can afford,education,climate,and water resiliency,and healthy and safe communities. [5]
Grijalva successfully pushed for the board to open meetings with a land acknowledgement to the indigenous Tohono O'odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe. [13] She was appointed chair of the board in 2023,previously serving as vice chair for the two years prior,making her the first Latina to hold the position. [14] [15]
Due to Arizona's resign-to-run law,she announced her resignation from the Board effective April 4,2025,to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. [1] [16] Andrés Cano was appointed by the board to succeed her. [17]
