Phoenix Councilman Valenzuela to address International Association of Fire Fighters

One of Phoenix’s city councilmen is in Washington, D.C. for the second time in as many weeks. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, he’s calling attention to how Phoenix and other U.S. cities will suffer after federal budget cuts. 

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton came to the studio to talk about Proposition 201, which would reform the city's pension system, and when Phoenix will repeal its food tax.

Phoenix groups looking to fill empty lots with gardens

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has unveiled a new project that will create temporary public space on land just north of downtown that currently sits vacant.

Stanton promotes Phoenix Access to Care Ordinance proposal

The City of Phoenix is acting to help its hospitals serve the uninsured.

Phoenix to revamp ethics policies

The Phoenix City Council will consider a revamped ethics policy after a new task force finishes its work.

Officials highlight future plans for light rail

The City of Phoenix and Valley Metro celebrated the ongoing expansion of the light rail system Thursday morning by unveiling the markers for a new light rail route.

Phoenix Mayor Stanton helps teens register voters

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will be joining about 100 young people Monday night to knock on doors in a voter registration drive.

Arizona could lose 50,000 jobs if budget cuts aren't reversed

Phoenix’s mayor is in Washington, D.C. today. He joined a bipartisan group at the release of a new study on how automatic budget cuts would affect the country. 

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton on SB 1070 and Arizona's economy

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton talks about the image overhaul Arizona needs in order to attract new businesses in the wake of the SB 1070 controversy.

Bringing Silicon Valley to the Valley of the Sun

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is trying to recruit companies from Silicon Valley that may want to expand or relocate. Two experts respond to the efforts and what Stanton will need to do make the venture successful.

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