“no” on Project Blue

Leighton submitted the following Letter to the Editor to the Arizona Daily Star on July 17, 2025:

“No” on Project Blue

As a candidate for city council, I spent much of the past few weeks conferring with experts, meeting with ward 6 residents, and reviewing the latest release of public information regarding Project Blue. I have previously expressed my frustration with the lack of details available at the time and hesitated to say I was either a “yes” or “no.” However, based on this new information, I am a “no” on this project. While I recognize the potential benefits it could bring to our community, I am not convinced that those benefits outweigh the potential harm to our environment, our water security, and our future as a desert community. Tucson must maintain its commitment to water conservation. Given the information that is publicly available, I do not believe this project honors that commitment.