| Statement from Councilman Michael Nowakowski on Today’s Approval of $3 Million in Relief Funding for Phoenix Refugee Community | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/1247 | | City Council District 7 | 5/20/2020 12:50:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1247/Newsroom_Council_Statement_07.jpg | | Statement from Councilman Michael Nowakowski on Today’s Approval of $3 Million in Relief Funding for Phoenix Refugee Community | <div class="ExternalClassB8BC286C16EE45E2950D6F6524E56DC4"><html>
“I want to thank Mayor Gallego and my colleagues on the Phoenix City Council for supporting $3 million in COVID-19 relief funding for our refugee community. In 2014, then Councilwoman Gallego, spearheaded the City's efforts to assist refugees. I want to thank her for her continued leadership to help this vulnerable group during this difficult time. <br><br>I am proud this much-needed funding will help take care of individuals who have been persecuted or fled their country for a better life in the United States. This funding is critical in providing relief to those families who may be facing a loss of wages through no fault of their own. We are all in this together and must do what we can to support all of our residents." <br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district7 | News | district-7 |
| Statement from Councilman Michael Nowakowski on Vote to Approve Critical Food & Technology Relief Funding | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/1235 | | City Council District 7 | 5/15/2020 12:30:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1235/Newsroom_Council_Statement_07.jpg | | Statement from Councilman Michael Nowakowski on Vote to Approve Critical Food & Technology Relief Funding | <div class="ExternalClass16925E4F65584B30B415DDF4B17F0859"><html>“Today, my colleagues and I approved the allocation of $5 million in COVID-19 relief funding for food aid for local food banks and non-profits. We also voted to continue and expand internet access and connectivity in city facilities and work with partners to provide tablets for educational purposes for families living in public housing. <br><br>These are trying, difficult times for everyone. No family, child, adult or senior should have to go hungry, not have proper internet access to resources, or miss school due to hardships from the pandemic. The food aid funding will specifically provide much need monetary relief to local food banks and non-profits, as well as the City of Phoenix's own programs, which help provide food to seniors and families in low income housing. Free and expanded internet access at city facilities, including parks, libraries and community centers will help keep our residents connected to resources. <br><br>The approval of this funding is a great example of the 'Team Phoenix' approach. We are all in this together and must support and provide for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic."<br><br><strong>City of Phoenix COVID-19 Food Assistance Allocation Plan:</strong><br>Association of Arizona Food Banks/Arizona Food Bank Network: $500,000<br> St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance: $2,000,000<br> St. Vincent de Paul: $365,000<br> Salvation Army: $135,000<br> City of Phoenix Programs: $300,000<br> Other Community Needs: $1,700,000<br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district7 | News | district-7 |
| Statement from Councilman Michael Nowakowski On Yesterday’s Vote to Approve Relief Funding for the Art Community | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/1228 | | City Council District 7 | 5/13/2020 5:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1228/Newsroom_Council_Statement_07.jpg | | Statement from Councilman Michael Nowakowski On Yesterday’s Vote to Approve Relief Funding for the Art Community | <div class="ExternalClass04F3B3A560A74717871BF588E5428C0A"><html>“Yesterday, my colleagues and I approved $2.6 million dollars in federal funding that will help local artists and non-profit arts and culture organizations who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. <br><br>This funding will include one-time emergency relief grants of up to $50,000 to local arts and cultural groups who lost revenues from cancelled events, programs and performances. The funding will also provide individual artists with grants up to $1,500.<br><br>I know that in these difficult times, this money may not be enough, but I am grateful the city is able to provide something to help this important group in our community." <br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district7 | News | district-7 |
| Councilman Michael Nowakowski’s Statement on Next Steps for Helping Phoenix’s Homeless Population | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/1183 | | City Council District 7 | 4/29/2020 11:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1183/Newsroom_Council_Statement_07.jpg | | Councilman Michael Nowakowski’s Statement on Next Steps for Helping Phoenix’s Homeless Population | <div class="ExternalClass465375DCB6CE45E3887DD7B69D503581"><html>“Today, during a scheduled clean-up, the City of Phoenix, in partnership with Maricopa County and outreach providers continued the process of helping homeless individuals move to designated spaces in a lot provided by the County. This designated area will provide a safe space for individuals to properly social distance, have access to water, cleaning stations and toilets, while storing their personal belongings in a secured area. <br><br>This will also allow the city the opportunity properly sanitize the surrounding area of the Human Services Campus and to work with these individuals to secure the necessary services they need to transition off the street. Proper, ongoing sanitation is key to keeping COVID-19 out of CASS and this community.<br><br>Moving forward, the city will continue to provide outreach and support to people experiencing homelessness. Annually, the city spends $20 million to support the regional effort to address homelessness. We will continue to invest in this vulnerable population. <br><br>I am proud of the efforts of the city, County and our providers, another great example of the 'Team Phoenix' approach. When we all work together, we can make a difference for those who need it most."<br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district7 | News | district-7 |
| Statement from Councilman Michael Nowakowski on the Arizona Supreme Court Ruling on Aviation Rideshare Fees | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-7/1111 | | City Council District 7 | 4/2/2020 6:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1111/Newsroom_Council_Statement_07.jpg | | Statement from Councilman Michael Nowakowski on the Arizona Supreme Court Ruling on Aviation Rideshare Fees | <div class="ExternalClass8709DAE4736C45A1AED02AFD0EA99421"><html>
<p> “I am pleased with today's Supreme Court decision to unanimously uphold the city's ordinance imposing fees on the rideshare ground transportation providers at Phoenix Sky Harbor. The fees provide an even playing field for all vendors and companies who conduct business out of the airport. This is a great example of the 'Team Phoenix' approach that also supports the great City of Phoenix."<br></p>
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