In a six-to-two vote at the Phoenix City Council yesterday, a resolution was passed that would give greater priority to actual law enforcement emergencies in 9-1-1 calls rather than enforcing either the 1901 or recently passed abortion ban. In announcing her support for the resolution, Mayor Kate Gallego said: “We are making an important decision … Read more
William Soland is on a mission. To make schools better in the Tucson Unified School District as a new member of its governing board. Running as a father, attorney, and self-described geek, Mr. Soland, if elected, promises to work toward: Ensuring that all students are treated equally and respectfully. Better compensating teachers. Improve student retention. … Read more
For the second time in about three weeks, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero journeyed to Washington D.C. to tout the effects of Biden/Harris Administration policies and largely Democratic Congressional achievements like the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on Tucson. On September 21, 2022, Mayor Romero testified on the effects of the Bipartisan Infrastructure … Read more
Accompanied by White House Infrastructure Tsar (and former New Orlean’s Mayor) Mitch Landrieu, Arizona Democratic Leader Reginald Bolding, and airport and union leaders, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and House Representative (and former Mayor) Greg Stanton hailed the $194 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add a new taxiway and help modernize Sky Harbor … Read more
Effective October 1, 2022, City of Phoenix employees, thanks to actions taken by Mayor Kate Gallego and the City Council, are now eligible to receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave over a year period. In a news release from the City, this new program: “…Demonstrates the City’s commitment to creating an environment … Read more