Phoenix: Meet your new City Manager
The Phoenix mayor and City Council voted today to select a new city manager. In an 8-1 vote, David Cavazos was chosen.
Property tax exemptions may be next battle in Arizona subsidy war
[Source: Mike Sunnucks, Phoenix Business Journal] – The next shoe to drop in the legal fight over special tax breaks and subsidies for developers could be over the 100 percent tax exemptions ponied up for high-profile projects such as ASU SkySong in Scottsdale and enjoyed by professional sports teams. That action could come after the … Read more
Buying local in metro Phoenix
The latest issue of Phoenix Magazine features 130 of the Valley’s best mom and pops, including clothing stores, cookie shops, funky boutiques, book stores, and more.
New light rail guide features metro Phoenix arts and culture locales, deals
METRO and 39 Valley arts and culture venues are marking National Arts and Humanities Month with a new light rail destination guide. The 33-page full-color METRO Arts and Culture Ride Guide features photos, descriptions, and contact information for each venue on the line in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, along with station maps and bus connections. … Read more
City council members annoyed by lack of communication from developers
[Source: Mike Sunnucks and Jan Buchholz, Phoenix Business Journal] – Some Valley city council members are frustrated with the lack of updates they are getting from real estate developers regarding projects tabled by the market crash and recession. A slew of construction projects have fallen short of expectations, and council members across the Valley are … Read more
Open public meeting to be held Oct. 26 to consider new Phoenix City Manager
The Phoenix mayor and City Council will hold a public meeting at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct.26, in Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., regarding the selection of a new city manager. The public is invited to comment. This meeting will follow the 9 a.m. executive session where the mayor and city council will meet … Read more
CenPhoTV is back on the air (Oct. 23 – Nov. 1)
This week on CenPhoTV: a new deal with METRO and art venues up and down the line, some nice attention for Phoenix on NPR, a free weekend at the Arizona Science Center, a chance to help the YMCA help our kids, a Go Green event with Congressman Ed Pastor, a Potluck at The Welcome Diner, … Read more
