On a trip to Washington D.C. last week, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego took time to talk about the city’s infrastructure plans with the Hill’s Bob Cusack. Connected with the theme of infrastructure projects, Mayor Gallego discussed how the fifth largest city in the country was preparing for the Super Bowl, using innovative methods to spread … Read more
It was a discussion that pit the forces of laissez-faire against the momentum of renewable energy. It was an exchange that showed the voices of going backward with coal, nuclear, and fossil fuels against the sounds of moving forward with solar and energy efficiency. It was a debate where a Republican candidate made the obtuse … Read more
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego touted Phoenix Infrastructure’s achievements and ambitions during a brief presentation to Accelerator for America Action, an advocacy group for the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act and founder of Infrastructure Week. Great for us and @USAccelerate to hear from @MayorGallego about how #InfastructureWorks for Phoenix. From EV manufacturing to building bridges to … Read more
One of the major hallmarks of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego’s time in office is her, and the members of the Phoenix City Council, commitment to charting a green sustainable and technological future for the fifth largest city in the United States. Their actions have included: Major tree planting initiatives. The pouring of lighter-colored asphalt to … Read more
On August 16, 2022, the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation declared a 2a water shortage for the Southwest states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. The reason for the announcement is the extreme drought conditions that have reduced freshwater levels at the Colorado River, Lake Mead, and Lake Powell. Starting in January, the three … Read more