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South suburban mayors say they need revenue and resources

MARKHAM, Ill. (CBS) — Municipal leaders in Chicago’s south suburbs have issued a plea – saying they need help too, while all the attention about violence and tax relief has been centered on the city of Chicago. CBS 2’s Jermont Terry sat down to talk solutions with four mayors – Mayor Jada Curry of Lynwood, […]

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Phoenix council members used city suite to watch NBA Finals, concerts | #citycouncil

(Clockwise) Council members Yassamin Ansari, Carlos Garcia, Laura Pastor and Betty Guardado. Photos: Courtesy of City of Phoenix Four city council members attended Suns games or concerts using a city suite that is supposed to be for community and economic development purposes, according to records obtained by Axios Phoenix. According to city policy, the suite […]

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Phoenix City Council approves money to hire 58 positions in fire department | #citycouncil

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — The Phoenix Fire Department is getting nearly $8 million to hire dozens of people. The City Council unanimously approved the cash on Wednesday. The money will create 58 new positions in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. “This will place more resources in the system that will improve response times so that we […]

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New temporary stadium for Phoenix Rising approved by city council | #citycouncil

PHOENIX – Phoenix could soon add another professional sports team to the city. The Phoenix City Council has approved a new lease agreement with the Phoenix Rising FC. The Rising will build a temporary stadium at 3801 East Washington Street, just north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For the past two years, the Rising […]

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Phoenix City Council approves plan to place private security at parks | #citycouncil

PHOENIX – The Phoenix City Council has voted on Nov. 2 to approve a proposal that relates to security at parks in the city. According to a statement released by Councilwoman Ann O’Brien, the program, proposed as a pilot that will be implemented in at least one park per city council district, will place unarmed, […]

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Tempe mayor criticizes flyers sent by Phoenix over proposed entertainment district’s impact on flights

Tempe mayor rebukes flyers sent by City of Phoenix amid entertainment district dispute The flyers reportedly told people living in parts of Tempe to ‘take action now to keep planes from flying over your home,’ over a dispute stemming from an entertainment district that, if built, would become Arizona Coyote’s new home. FOX 10’s Irene […]

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Arizona’s Arpaio tries to become suburban mayor after losses | Decision 2022

PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Arpaio, the 90-year-old former Phoenix metro sheriff who was ousted by voters frustrated with his headline-grabbing tactics and legal troubles, is attempting another political comeback as he runs for mayor of the affluent suburb where he has lived more than two decades. The stakes for Arpaio in Tuesday’s election are far […]

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Arizona’s Arpaio tries to become suburban mayor after losses

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Incorporation records reveal Az ties for ‘dark money’ group pouring millions into 2022 election | #elections | #alabama

Posted Jun 13, 2022, 2:57 pm Taylor Giorno Open Secrets Documents obtained by OpenSecrets shed new light on the mysterious “dark money” group Defending America Together, which has poured millions of dollars from undisclosed donors into recent midterm elections in Pennsylvania and Alabama. According to a certificate of incorporation obtained by OpenSecrets, Erick Todd used […]

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Chandler City Council passes tentative budget, other agreements; Tempe begins drought preparedness plan and more top local news | #citycouncil

Water levels at Lake Mead are at historically low rates. (Michelle Johnson/Community Impact Newspaper) Read the most popular Phoenix-area news from the past week. Chandler City Council recap: Design firm selected for multigenerational facility, New Square updates & more The Chandler City Council met May 26, taking action on a total of 28 consent agenda […]