Politics

The Rundown: Elections, civilian review board and downtown development

The Rundown is a collaboration between Downtown Devil and Blaze Radio that recaps Downtown Devil's weekly coverage of downtown Phoenix. The introduction music is...

The light rail is in limbo, how did we get here?

In early February, the Phoenix City Council set a date for a special election that will determine the future of the South Central light...

City Council hears debate over civilian review of police department

By Jonmaesha Beltran and Rosali Robles Phoenix City Council heard a vigorous debate on Wednesday from supporters and opponents of a citizen oversight board for...

City economic development subcommittee advances downtown items to council

The City of Phoenix subcommittee in charge of urban planning and economic development moved a swath of decisions Wednesday regarding the rehabilitation of historic...

District 8 Council Seat headed to May runoff

The race for the District 8 City Council seat appears to be headed to a runoff on May 21 as candidates Carlos Garcia and...

Kate Gallego elected mayor of Phoenix, celebrates at Crescent Ballroom

Kate Gallego was elected Mayor of Phoenix Tuesday night, besting opponent and former City Council colleague Daniel Valenzuela. Supporters at Gallego's election night party at...

The Rundown: Nowakowski recall update, Gallego rally and ASU-Wexford development

The Rundown is a collaboration between Downtown Devil and Blaze Radio that recaps Downtown Devil's weekly coverage of downtown Phoenix. Hosts Daniel Perle and Dylan...

Gallego holds rally at The Churchill with election less than a week away

Mayoral candidate Kate Gallego held a get out the vote rally on Thursday night at The Churchill as election day looms next Tuesday. Guests mingled...

Nowakowski recall election halted by judge, UPP PAC plans appeal

The Urban Phoenix Project PAC plans to appeal a Maricopa County Superior Court judge's decision to halt the PAC's recall election effort against District...

City gathers public input on South Phoenix transit development

Community leaders and residents from South Phoenix gathered Monday at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center to discuss planned neighborhood improvements. The event...