Photos: Richard Elías, Pima County Supervisor, dies at age 61
Pima County Supervisor Richard Elías — a passionate but low-key advocate for Tucson's low-income families and the Sonoran Desert — died at his home in Tucson Saturday. He was 61.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Supervisor Richard Eiías speaks during a press conference regarding the COVID-19 virus on March 9, 2020.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias, Board of Supervisor, at the podium, calls for a moment of silence as U.S. Representative Ron Barber and other elected officials and January 8th survivors and others gathered at the Old Pima County Courthouse on January 6, 2013 to remember the January 8th 2011 shooting tragedy.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias showing support for Rosa Robles in 2015.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias, candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors, is congratulated by Linda Leatherman and Supervisor Dan Eckstrom in 2002.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Pima County Supervisor Richard ElÌas, Cam Juarez and Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Pima County Supervisor Richard ElÌas along with Andrés Cano and Adam Regan at an FC Tucson soccer match in 2013.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Pima County Supervisor Richard ElÌas speaking at MLK Day in 2015.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Raul Grijalva, former Pima County Supervisor running for Congress, is congratulated by Richard Elias. The two won their primary elections in 2002.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Supervisor Richard Elias talks about the civil rights movement for a painting dedication done by artist Andrew Polk commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King that is being displayed on the third floor of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias, newly appointed Pima County supervisor, takes the oath of office in 2002. Daughter Luz enjoys the proceedings. He was appointed to replace Raul Grijalva, who ran for U.S. Congress.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elías, left, supervisor chair for Pima County, laughs with Ramón Valadez, Pima County supervisor, during Kino South Complex Ribbon Cutting and VIP opening house at Kino Sports Park's South Complex, 2343 E. Tournament Way, in Tucson, Ariz. on January 15, 2020.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Supervisors Ramon Valadez, left, Richard Elias and Ray Carroll chat before the start of the Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting in the county's administration building, 130 West Congress. The photo was taken on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Supervisor Richard Eiías, left, stands next to Mayor Regina Romero while Romero speaks during a press conference regarding the COVID-19.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Tohono O'odham vice-chair Verlon Jose, left, council member Billman Lopez and chair Edward Manuel talk with Pima County supervisor Richard Elias before the start of a press conference about a joint resolution from the city of Tucson and Pima County opposing the proposed border wall, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Hundreds gather in an open lot on North Fourth Avenue including Richard Elias, middle, from the Pima County Board of Supervisors during a vigil in Tucson on Sunday, June 12, 2016 to mark the Florida nightclub shooting where a gunman killed 50 people and wounded 53 more.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Chairman Richard Elias, center, and others, listen to Ally Miller address the Pima County Board of Supervisors on July 2, 2019 in Tucson.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias in 2014.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias, the District 5 Supervisor, spoke to an audience of Ann Day's family and friends on September 24, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona for the dedication ceremony of her memorial park. Day represented District 1 for three terms between 2001 and 2012.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias listens during a speech by Lorraine Lee, vice president of Chicanos Por La Causa Tucson, during a 2000 meeting about a state holiday to honor Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Pima County Board of Supervisor Richard Elias, for District 5, gestures toward fellow members of the board during a meeing in Tucson on Sept. 5, 2017.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias in 2004.
Richard Elias, Pima County Supervisor
Richard Elias, candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors, in 2002.
Richard Elias
Pima County Board of Supervisors Chairman Richard Elias at the Kino Sports Complex South grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
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"He always was guided by an amazing moral compass to do the right thing for the most-vulnerable communities and for the least among us," Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said.
Sen. Martha McSally heaps praise on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and building get renamed to honor Barbara LaWall and the late Richard Elias.