In this episode of Inside Pima County, Supervisor Rex Scott focuses on how Pima County government is organized and why connecting with the right county office matters when addressing community concerns.

His conversation with Jen Darland, Director of Office of Housing Opportunities and Homeless Solutions highlights how Pima County approaches complex issues through clearly defined roles and coordinated leadership. When the focus is homelessness and housing-related initiatives, her office serves as the central hub, coordinating county departments, nonprofit partners, and regional strategies. When a request involves public safety, the Sheriff’s Department is the appropriate point of contact, as it oversees countywide law enforcement services and operational response.

Rather than concentrating decision-making in one place, Pima County relies on subject-matter experts to manage and implement programs. This episode explains how that structure allows the County to respond more effectively, use taxpayer resources responsibly, and ensure that discussions are informed by the people closest to the work.

Listeners will gain insight into how Pima County functions behind the scenes, how meetings are routed to achieve the most productive outcomes, and how residents can engage county government in a way that leads to clearer information and better results.

This episode reinforces Pima County’s commitment to transparency, coordination, and accessible government by helping residents better understand not just what the County does, but how it works for them.