The Miramonte Neighborhood Association held its 2026 Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 11, in the La Rosa Community Room at 800 N. Country Club Road. More than 50 neighbors attended.
Who spoke
- Supervisor Andrés Cano, Pima County District 5, shared his priorities and an update on the Himmel Park Library renovation. He said property taxes are not expected to rise this year.
- Council Member Miranda Schubert, Tucson Ward 6, gave an update on the Fifth Street road work and the City's use of RTA funding, a planned fee on contractors who close traffic lanes, and the City's Safe City Initiative.
- CSO Ramon Silvas, Tucson Police Department, reported on crime in the neighborhood over the past year and explained how the City handles homeless encampments. See our safety roundup.
The year in review
The board reviewed the past year's work:
- Neighborhood safety initiatives
- Our 501(c)(3) application and approval
- Halloween in the Park
- Coordination between La Rosa and MNA
- Floodplain mapping
- The neighborhood cleanup
- The launch of online donations
Neighbors also discussed options for traffic and parking on 2nd Street (where that stands now). In the Treasurer's Report, Ellen Wheeler thanked Larsen Baker Real Estate for covering new plants in the chicanes, Ruth Beeker for repairing signs in the traffic circle, and everyone who donated or helped water the chicanes.
Board elections
Members approved the slate of directors by acclamation. Ann Baldwin, Anne-Marie Laurian, Dave Meko, and Marc Salerno were elected to new two-year terms, and Maura Ross, Laura Reynolds, and Annalysa Lovos joined the board as new directors. Betsy Lubis, Ellen Wheeler, Joel Smith, William Kuitert, and Charles Casey continue in the second year of their terms. The board thanked departing directors Ravi Bewtra and Morris Palter for their service.
The board's officers for 2026–2027 are:
- President: Marc Salerno
- Vice President: Charles Casey
- Treasurer: Ellen Wheeler
- Secretary: Betsy Lubis