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
On March 10, 2020, former City Council Member Corey Woods (a Democrat) defeated two-term Democratic incumbent Mayor Mark Mitchell to become the next leader of Tempe. With his inauguration on July 2, 2020, Mayor-Elect Woods graciously took time from his schedule to discuss his transition to take over from Mayor Mitchell this summer and his … Read more
Throughout history, Community Gardens have served a multitude of purposes. They have been a source for: Self Help food cultivation for the unemployed and down and out. Educational experiences for children and other students of gardening. Communities to sustain themselves and others during times of crises like during World Wars One and Two (The Victory … Read more
Doreen Garlid wants to reinforce a Culture of Service on the Tempe City Council. Doreen Garlid wants to bring bipartisan consensus to the Tempe City Council as a new councilmember in the spring of 2020. A candidate that has devoted considerable time to public service as a volunteer on causes including education, local charities, affordable … Read more
Corey Woods believes change is essential for democracy’s success. That is partially why he is running to succeed incumbent (and running for a third term) Mark Mitchell as Mayor of Tempe. Mr. Woods feels that new voices in leadership are “good for democracy.” He is also convinced that he has the background, experience, skills, and … Read more