Viewpoint: Ode to a Phoenix
[Source: jsethanderson, blogger, Downtown Phoenix Partnership] — I must be a glutton for punishment. My passion about Phoenix history burns hot like the Phoenix sun in July and as much as I love the heat, it can harm me if I’m not careful. Studying Phoenix history can do the same. The subject is like a … Read more
Unpopular street repair program back in Phoenix, including downtown
[Source: Michael Clancy, Arizona Republic] – Motorists’ least-favorite means of street resurfacing is back 20 years after Phoenix officials dumped the program amid widespread complaints. This time it will be better, officials promise. But a quality issue, quickly identified, has halted the program temporarily. Chip sealing uses small rocks mixed with asphalt to coat street … Read more
Phoenix must do more with less, new city manager says
[Source: Scott Wong, Arizona Republic] — David Cavazos has been appointed to succeed City Manager Frank Fairbanks, who is retiring Thursday after nearly 20 years. Cavazos, a deputy city manager who started with Phoenix 22 years ago, discussed some of the changes he would like to make, the city’s financial woes and how he plans … Read more
As Phoenix faces “economic emergency,” mayor floats idea of temporary tax hike
[Source: Scott Wong, Arizona Republic] – Saying Phoenix is facing an “economic emergency,” Mayor Phil Gordon this week floated the idea of a temporary sales-tax increase to keep already diminished services from being cut further. Phoenix recently raised fees and rates for things such as parking meters and trash pickup. But Gordon’s comments, during a … Read more
