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Archive for May 15th, 2008

Memorial Hall rehab on track for ‘08 completion

May 15, 2008

[Source: Barbara Stocklin, Historic Preservation Officer, City of Phoenix] – The City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office, Parks and Recreation Department, and Office of Arts and Culture continue to collaborate on completing the rehabilitation of the 1922 Memorial Hall as a public performing space.  The project is funded by miscellaneous bond funds, state Heritage Fund [...]

Find out who contributed to what city office seeker

May 15, 2008

[Source: Casey Newton, Arizona Republic] — The effort to bring Phoenix campaign-finance documents online is complete.  The city says:
Campaign finance-related documents from last year’s city of Phoenix mayor and council and runoff elections are now available on line on the City Clerk Department’s Web site and clicking on “Official Records.”  The site includes campaign finance [...]

Hance park security takes a budget hit

May 15, 2008

[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] — When Phoenix’s Parks and Recreation Department cut $15.5 million, it was only a matter of time before downtown parks began to feel the pain.  Among the laundry list of cuts was the $288,000 private security contract for six Phoenix parks, including Margaret T. Hance Park at 1134 N. Central [...]