Tempe Residents Respond to Being Threatened by Vegas Billionaire Attempting to Censor Arena Opposition

Tempe residents opposing a taxpayer-funded sports arena held a press conference Monday to respond to a lawsuit filed against them by the owner of Bluebird Development, the entity asking to build the arena and “entertainment district.” The proposed development, if approved, would be paid for in part by more than $500 million in property tax … Read more

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods Discusses the First Six Months of 2022

  Helping to get Tempe through the Severity of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Launching a slew of affordable housing programs and construction projects. Modernizing the city wastewater program and transportation infrastructure. Making Tempe an attractive place for people and families to live, play, and thrive. Starting a new local light rail system running through the Arizona … Read more

Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, and Scottsdale Earn Perfect Scores on Promoting LGBTQ Equality

The Human Rights Campaign has released its tenth annual Municipal Equality Index (M.E.I.) scores on how 506 selected cities have promoted LGBTQ rights within their local boundaries. In formulating the results, the organizers take into consideration the following factors: Non Discrimination Ordinances and Laws. Benefits like health care for LGBTQ members employed by the city. … Read more