In a campaign video released on social media earlier today (May 23, 2024,) Kate Gallego launched her re-election. campaign for a final full term as Phoenix Mayor. The Mayor then reminded viewers of the substantial infrastructure, economic, and innovation accomplishments during her tenure including: The Mayor closed by saying: “That’s how we make sure Phoenix … Read more
At an event at the Burton Barr Central Public Library in Phoenix, Mayor Kate Gallego, along with the city’s Director of Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, David Hondula, and Councilman Carlos Galindo-Elvira, delivered remarks in the kick-off to Heat Awareness Week. In her recent State of the City address, the Mayor had cited the … Read more
Mayor Kate Gallego presented an optimistic vision for Phoenix’s future in her annual State of the City Address at a Great Chamber of Commerce Luncheon today (April 23, 2024.) Maintaining the theme from previous addresses that “the future is Phoenix,” the Mayor, after thanking her father and many individuals on her team at the City … Read more
When Blog for Arizona interviewed Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego in July 2022, expressed her regret that she and the city had not done enough to communicate the need to be safe around pool areas to prevent child drownings, saying “One drowning is too many. The goal is to have zero.” This year, with spring here … Read more
As an example of good governance and planning ahead, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the Phoenix City Council, in anticipation of another hot summer like last year when there were excessive heat warnings for 42 days, are taking proactive steps to combat extreme heat this summer by acting on recommendations from the crafted City of … Read more