Tucson City Hall.The city of Tucson is now fighting a lawsuit alleging it violates state law due to its practice of destroying guns it seizes.
Arizona law says municipalities must sell weapons they confiscate. The city has said it is within its rights as a charter city to destroy seized firearms.
After his State of the State speech - in which he said the federal government should stay out of state business - Gov. Doug Ducey was asked about the state passing laws regulating cities.
He said the two were not the same.
“We are going to take charge of the direction of the state. We want to be a place that continues to be attractive to businesses and investment and citizens who are considering relocation, Ducey said. “We think that is the responsibility of the governor’s office and we are going to embrace it.”
When pressed about reversing the law on weapon destruction, Ducey said he is always open to good ideas.
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild said overturning the law is a priority during this year’s legislative session, though he also said he is not optimistic that will happen.
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