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Oct 28, 2026
Jennifer AllenSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
He's our strongest candidate, and I'm proud to be able to name him as our next county administrator.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
DeBonis will step into his new role the day after Jan Lesher, the current county administrator, retires on January 7th.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
Kieran Hadley, AZPM News.
Steve JessHOST
About 100 Nogales residents crowded into a community meeting Tuesday evening to ask the federal government questions about a major port expansion project.
Terra RadliffGUEST
Then, I believe it was on the same day as the city of Tucson, when they voted no, the public found out through a memo from the county commission
Peter K. NorquestGUEST
County administrator.
Terra RadliffGUEST
Administrator, Jan Lesher, that TEP... was trying to make an agreement with Project Blue for Power through the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Terra RadliffGUEST
And they were requesting a 14% increase rate hike for the general public.
Terra RadliffGUEST
And huge backlash.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
Last month, the county signed a non-binding letter of intent to sell the parcel to Costco for $15 million.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
But last week, County Administrator Jan Lesher sent a memo to the Board of Supervisors notifying them of the site's historical and cultural significance, which was omitted from the site's initial appraisal.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
The memo says the site contains historical artifacts dating back more than 3,000 years.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
As a result, the county will be initiating a consultation with tribal nations to discuss the proposed sale.
Steve JessHOST
Kieran Hadley has more on that.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
Jan Lesher, the current administrator, has held the position for five years and will retire at the end of the year.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
The candidates being considered for the position are Leonard Hernandez, Carmine DeBonis, and Leah Reinheimer.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
DeBonis is the only candidate who has worked in Pima County as its current deputy administrator.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
Last month, the county signed a non-binding letter of intent to sell the parcel to Costco for $15 million.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
But last week, County Administrator Jan Lesher sent a memo to the Board of Supervisors notifying them of the site's historical and cultural significance, which was omitted from the site's initial appraisal.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
The memo says the site contains historical artifacts dating back more than 3,000 years.
Kieran HadleyCORRESPONDENT
As a result, the county will be initiating a consultation with tribal nations to discuss the proposed sale.