The Rundown: Mayor Gallego, end of Nowakowski recall and City Council recap

On this week’s Rundown hosts Daniel Perle and Kara Carlson discuss the inauguration of Kate Gallego as Mayor of Phoenix, the happenings of this week’s City Council meeting and the end of the recall effort against District 7 Councilman Michael Nowakowski. Later, Daniel speaks with District 8 City Council candidates Mike Johnson and Carlos Garcia about the issues of light rail and a civilian review board for the Phoenix Police Department.

Stories referenced in this episode:

Kate Gallego sworn in as Mayor of Phoenix at Orpheum Theatre ceremony

Arizona Supreme Court: Nowakowski recall election won’t take place

City Council Recap: Light rail extension delay, pension debt and Masonic Temple

House bill that would lower minimum wage for students facing backlash

Student tackles ASU downtown accessibility

Contact the hosts at dmperle@asu.edu and  Kara.Carlson@asu.edu