Phoenix City Council District 7 On the Issues

In this episode of “On the Issues,” Councilman Michael Nowakowski is On the Road at Desert Sky Mall.  Join him as he Shops Phoenix in search of the perfect holiday gifts for deputy city managers.  

In previous episodes of “On the Issues,” Councilman Nowakowski highlights Hispanic Heritage Month and the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center in downtown Phoenix.  He talks with the city’s Budget and Research Director Mario Paniagua about the facts on Phoenix’s temporary food tax.  He also learns about the benefits of the new downtown code and the Office of Consumer Advocacy from Planning and Development Services staff.  Also, meets with Cynthia Aguilar from the City Manager’s Office, to discuss My Volunteer Phoenix.

Watch previous episodes about  Maricopa County’s efforts to educate the public on health code violations.  Learn about the beginnings of the city’s Blight Buster program and tips to keep kids safe around water. Leadership helps develop youth into the next generation of leaders and learn about the city’s graffiti task force.

Use the "Next Screen" icon for previous segments with Councilman Michael Nowakowski discussing the success of Betty Fairfax High School’s Boys basketball team, who recently won the 5A-Division 2 State Championship. A recap his crime summit and discuss efforts to plan the Maryvale Village Core, the Phoenix Public Library’s new role as a safe place facility. 

Additional topics include a discussion about the Willo, Coronado and Encanto-Palmcroft historic home tours in his district. He highlights the Metro Light Rail South Central feasibility study and the upcoming Laveen BBQ and Parade. Nowakowaski also meets with Mario Paniagua, the new director of the city’s Budget and Research Department.

Click the "next screen" icon in the gallery view and watch the PSA on the Home Tours in February and March.

Previous episodes in the gallery on the left include topics about: Shopping Phoenix at Desert Sky Mall, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Two new Police commanders in District 7 discuss their responsibilities, Fire Department staff discuss preventing brush fires in the summer. Also, representatives from the Irish Cultural Center and the Japanese Garden discuss their unique programs. The final segment he discusses the importance of the 2010 Census and how immigrants play a huge role in our communities.

Previous programs are On the Road at Desert Sky Mall, the largest retail center in his district. Join him as he Shops Phoenix!