Andrés Cano
Democratic · AZ · Pima County Supervisor, District 5
Andres Cano is a public servant with more than 15 years of experience in state and local government, serving as Pima County Supervisor for District 5. Born and raised in Tucson, he began his career in 2012 as an aide to the late Pima County Supervisor Richard Elias.
Where Andrés Cano stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Andres Cano voted for Arizona's fiscal-year 2024 budget package after helping negotiate investments in affordable housing, health care, and water infrastructure.
May 10, 2023Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: kawc.org
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Andres Cano introduced Arizona HB 2466 to apply adequate-water-supply requirements statewide; the bill did not advance from committee.
January 24, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: legiscan.com
Andres Cano spoke at the Arizona Capitol in support of environmental action while serving as ranking member of the House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee.
January 5, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: kjzz.org
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Brought forward a county resolution reaffirming fentanyl as a public health crisis and creating the One Pima Initiative, a countywide framework for safety, recovery and drug treatment. The Pima County Board of Supervisors adopted it on November 18, 2025 (Resolution 2025-56).
November 18, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: pima.legistar.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 4 support
Brought forward a county resolution reaffirming fentanyl as a public health crisis and creating the One Pima Initiative, a countywide framework for safety, recovery and drug treatment. The Pima County Board of Supervisors adopted it on November 18, 2025 (Resolution 2025-56).
November 18, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: pima.legistar.com
Andres Cano voted for Arizona's fiscal-year 2024 budget package after helping negotiate investments in affordable housing, health care, and water infrastructure.
May 10, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: kawc.org
Andres Cano introduced Arizona HB 2270 to extend the state's affordable-housing tax credit; the bill did not advance from committee.
January 23, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legiscan.com
Andres Cano introduced Arizona HB 2480 to fund services for homeless youth and families; the bill did not advance from committee.
February 2, 2021Supports Housing Affordability
Source: legiscan.com
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 4 support
Brought forward a county resolution reaffirming fentanyl as a public health crisis and creating the One Pima Initiative, a countywide framework for safety, recovery and drug treatment. The Pima County Board of Supervisors adopted it on November 18, 2025 (Resolution 2025-56).
November 18, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: pima.legistar.com
Andres Cano introduced a Pima County early-education funding policy that the Board of Supervisors approved.
August 19, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: news.azpm.org
Andres Cano introduced Arizona HB 2480 to fund services for homeless youth and families; the bill did not advance from committee.
February 2, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: legiscan.com
Andres Cano introduced Arizona HB 2780 to appropriate funding for hunger-relief organizations; the bill passed committee as amended but did not advance from Rules.
February 10, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: legiscan.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Andres Cano voted for Arizona's fiscal-year 2024 budget package after helping negotiate investments in affordable housing, health care, and water infrastructure.
May 10, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: kawc.org
Track record — General
General · 9 records
Andres Cano referred allegations involving Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General after receiving legal advice from county counsel.
May 14, 2026
Source: tucson.com
Andres Cano seconded and voted for Pima County Resolution 2026-23, referring a permanent $70 million base-expenditure adjustment to voters.
April 21, 2026
Source: pima.legistar.com
As House minority leader, Andres Cano led Arizona House Democrats in voting against bills to protest restrictions on debate and committee consideration.
March 1, 2023
Source: kjzz.org
Andres Cano filed a formal protest in the Arizona House journal over rule changes adopted by the chamber.
January 24, 2023
Source: azhouse.gov
Arizona House Democrats elected Andres Cano to lead their caucus for the 56th Legislature.
November 10, 2022
Source: azhousedemocrats.com
Andres Cano joined a public letter asking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to end Title 42 expulsions.
October 4, 2021
Source: acluaz.org
Andres Cano served as House co-chair of the Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus.
February 22, 2021
Source: azpbs.org
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona named Andres Cano director of its LGBTQ+ Alliance Fund.
July 2, 2020
Source: cfsaz.org
Andres Cano co-sponsored Arizona HB 2672, which established state requirements for local regulation of short-term rentals and became law as Chapter 240.
May 21, 2019
Source: legiscan.com
Past races Andrés Cano ran in:
- Board of Supervisors, District 5, Pima County, Arizona · November 3, 2026 · Pima County, Arizona · incumbent
- Board of Supervisors, District 5 · July 21, 2026 · Pima County, Arizona · incumbent