Tag: Phoenix City Council
Meet and greet event connects City Council and GPCC members to constituents
Phoenix City Council members met with residents and business owners Friday to address city concerns and goals.
Infrastructure improvements highlight city’s water sustainability strategy
Updating old infrastructure is a key part of the city water services department’s strategy for improving water sustainability, according to city officials.
Liquor licenses may soon be allowed near churches and schools downtown
Businesses with liquor licenses may soon be permitted within 300 feet of churches due to a proposed ordinance change that, if approved, would bolster...
Grant for historic buildings on Van Buren recommended for City Council approval
A subcommittee recommended that City Council approve a grant to restore two historic buildings on Van Buren Street and Fourth Avenue. The owners said they aim to finish restoration within two years.
Citizen group to oversee city transportation improvements, City Council votes
City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to develop a commission made up of a representative group of citizens to oversee changes to the city transportation system laid out in Prop. 104.
Higher revenues, lower expenditures leave Phoenix with extra $25 million
Phoenix came out $25 million ahead of its projections in the fiscal 2014-2015 budget, according to the city’s budget department. The savings came mainly from government job vacancies and Emergency Transportation Services revenue.
Devil’s Advocate: Let’s not get ripped off on new Suns arena
The Phoenix Suns have reportedly started talks with the city of Phoenix for a new arena. In many other cities around the country, new arenas mean public financing -- a burden that ends up falling on taxpayers for little real reward.
Op-ed: Saluting the Phoenix Public Library & Arizona’s largest literacy collaboration
Our Phoenix Public Library was recently named as a finalist for the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries by the Institute of Museum and Library Services
PlanPHX Leadership Committee’s 2015 General Plan aims to grow a better Phoenix future
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Phoenix City Council and the PlanPHX Leadership Committee hosted a community celebration to unveil the 2015 General Plan at the PlanPHX Summit in City Hall on Saturday.
Grand Avenue Rail Project expands proposed rail lines, seeks political support
The 4-year-old Grand Avenue Rail Project organization continues to seek support for the construction of a downtown streetcar system, now expanding its proposed rail lines.