| Councilmember Carlos Garcia Reflects on Chief Jeri Williams' Retirement | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/2332 | | City Council District 8 | 5/3/2022 5:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2332/Newsroom_Council_Statement_08.jpg | | Councilmember Carlos Garcia Reflects on Chief Jeri Williams' Retirement | <div class="ExternalClass7BCF5043CD1F4A0C8802C488FDEB9FAC"><html>
<p>"Today’s announcement by Chief Jeri Williams marks a shift for our city. I want to acknowledge that Chief Williams and her family are major pillars in our community. She has led a life of public service and represented South Phoenix with dignity during her tenure.</p>
<p>It is no secret that the Phoenix Police Department has much work to do. While being very well-resourced, the department is still facing major challenges, including a Department of Justice investigation, and police union leadership that continues to not listen to the needs of the community and their own members.</p>
<p>City leadership is at a critical juncture to make the changes necessary to shift us in the right direction where we can redefine and create better public safety for all. I look forward to working alongside the community to make this possible."<br></p>
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| Vice Mayor Pastor and Councilmember Garcia Call on Mayor to Hold Meeting on MCAO Wrongdoings | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/2299 | | City Council District 8 | 4/4/2022 7:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2299/Newsroom_Council_Statement_08.jpg | | Vice Mayor Pastor and Councilmember Garcia Call on Mayor to Hold Meeting on MCAO Wrongdoings | <div class="ExternalClassBE5DF466F1E2408AA443E8402DE7BBFF"><html>
<p>Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel resigned amid numerous scandals, but it should not stop Phoenix City Council from looking at our own role in wrongdoings in coordination with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.<br></p>
<p>We cannot sweep this under the rug and Adel’s resignation should point to the severity of the situation. The Phoenix City Council has a responsibility to hold a discussion on what happened with the cases of protestors who were wrongfully charged and to discuss the high-ranking city officials and representatives that have been implicated as well as what we must do next to ensure it does not happen again.<br></p>
<p>Since the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee has not held a forum for this discussion, we are calling on Mayor Kate Gallego to hold a policy meeting on this matter. We are looking to her leadership to address this by holding people accountable. <br></p>
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| Four Corners Community Meeting - 24th Street and Broadway | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/2115 | | City Council District 8 | 10/21/2021 7:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/5AhRb9An90c | Four Corners Community Meeting - 24th Street and Broadway | <div class="ExternalClass5FC2D3F9A86842E38A3673FAA0D9179F"><html>
<h4><a href="/district8site/Documents/PPT%2024th%20Street%20and%20Broadway_10-19-21%20-%20combined.pptx" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to view the Power Point from the meeting. <br></h4><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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| D8 Open Door ERA Event with Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/2098 | | City Council District 8 | 9/28/2021 6:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/VWNC4Ftdn2w | D8 Open Door ERA Event with Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia | <div class="ExternalClass181BF207529D4FA6BCA6A7B2B3938D48"><html>The City of Phoenix has millions of dollars available to help pay the rent and utility bills of Phoenix residents impacted by COVID-19. Vice Mayor Garcia along with Earl and Mary Rose Wilcox of the Grant Park Barrio Youth Program, sponsored an event at Grant Park where residents could talk directly to staff that run the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Residents were able to ask staff questions about getting financial help for rent and utilities as well as booking an official appointment to receive assistance.
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| Rent Relief Event Hosted by Vice Mayor Garcia and Mary Rose and Earl Wilcox | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/2062 | | City Council District 8 | 9/15/2021 5:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2062/FINAL_ENG_Rent Assistance Event.png | | Rent Relief Event Hosted by Vice Mayor Garcia and Mary Rose and Earl Wilcox | <div class="ExternalClass5175C958C044449F90F0A57064F6C23B"><html>
<strong>When:</strong> Saturday, September 18th 11a.m. - 2 p.m.<br><br><strong>Where:</strong> Grant Park, 701 S 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 <br><br><strong>What:</strong> Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia and Mary Rose and Earl Wilcox are hosting an event for community members to receive information and resources about financial assistance to pay rent and utility bills. The event will also host legal aid for evictions, food boxes (until supplies last), and other community resources to support community still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the event, community members will be able to speak directly to City of Phoenix Human Services staff to start the rent and utility relief application process. <br><br>The City of Phoenix has an Emergency Rental Assistance program that is available to Phoenix residents regardless of citizenship or immigration status. For more information: Phoenix.gov/RentHelp.<br><a href="/district8site/Documents/FINAL%20PRINT%20FLYER_RENT%20RESOURCE.pdf" target="_blank"><p style="text-align:center;"><br>Click to download the event flyer<strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><img style="margin:5px;width:431px;height:280px;" src="/district8site/MediaAssets/FINAL_ENG_Rent%20Assistance%20Event.png" /><br><img style="margin:5px;width:431px;height:279px;" src="/district8site/MediaAssets/FINAL_SPA_Rent%20Assistance%20Event.png" /><br></strong></p></a>
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