On the next episode of Metro Week: Tucson Unified School District leadership: A new Tucson Unified School Board member proposed firing Superintendent H.T. Sanchez, but the board delayed a decision on the matter. We ask Tucson Sentinel editor Dylan Smith what led up to this point. Law enforcement budget: Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier and Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus talk about budget cuts in both departments, and why they say they won’t affect public safety. Lead poisoning: Zac Ziegler interviews UA Dr. Mazda Shirazi about why there’s a high risk of lead poisoning in Southern Arizona, and why children are at higher risk of lead poisoning than adults. Law enforcement collaboration: Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier and Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus discuss how they are collaborating on mental health and combating the opioid overdose epidemic.
