| Vice Mayor Garcia's Statement on Historic Office of Accountability and Transparency Vote | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/1916 | | City Council District 8 | 5/20/2021 12:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1916/Newsroom_Council_Statement_08.jpg | | Vice Mayor Garcia's Statement on Historic Office of Accountability and Transparency Vote | <div class="ExternalClass8CB7C834445A4E8D9F55F3CCC40FF038"><html>
<p></p>Vice Mayor Garcia led a historic vote to finally approve civilian oversight at the city of Phoenix today. With a 5-4 vote Phoenix finally joins hundreds of cities across the country in doing so. After many votes, the city finally has a full ordinance to establish the Office of Accountability and Transparency. The OAT will have the ability to have independent investigations and will create greater transparency for the Phoenix Police Department. <br><br>“The testimonies we heard today from families impacted by police violence is exactly why we need this office. I am grateful for the community members who have long advocated for this change at the city. I am also thankful to the Mayor and Councilwomen Ansari, Guardado and Pastor for voting for this. The work continues and I hope you will continue to engage our office and the city in the implementation of this office."<br><br><br><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district8 | News | district-8 |
| Vice Mayor Garcia’s Statement on Next Steps for the Office of Accountability and Transparency | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/1909 | | City Council District 8 | 5/18/2021 6:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1909/Newsroom_Council_Statement_08.jpg | | Vice Mayor Garcia’s Statement on Next Steps for the Office of Accountability and Transparency | <div class="ExternalClass295C6DB8230D4F00816C1970AE267E30"><html>
<span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>The Office of Vice Mayor Garcia has submitted an updated ordinance for the Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT) for tomorrow's city council vote in response to community feedback and the political shift of the Phoenix City Council. <br><br>“This updated version of OAT answers the demand from communities who have fought for decades to push this policy forward. My colleagues on the city council acknowledge the need for oversight and the time is long-overdue to move on accountability and transparency for the Phoenix Police Department."<br><br><h3><a target="_blank" href="/district8site/Documents/OAT%20ORDINANCE%20G-6770.pdf"><span style="font-size:17.3333px;">Click to view the proposed ordinance</span></a><br></h3></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district8 | News | district-8 |
| Grassrootz Bookstore | Open Door with Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/1911 | | City Council District 8 | 5/17/2021 7:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/3NxbaU3cak0 | Grassrootz Bookstore | Open Door with Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia | <div class="ExternalClassC9603E0C6A694D9588C7EB83864A635F"><html>
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<span dir="auto"> and organizations under a collaborative agreement. The business and organizations provides services; social, advocacy, educational, economical, spiritual, Arts and resources by and for African Americans.</span><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district8 | Video | district-8 |
| Mayor Gallego, Vice Mayor Garcia, Councilwomen Pastor, Guardado and Ansari's Statement on Anti-Accountability Bills | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/1888 | | City Council District 8 | 5/11/2021 7:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1888/Newsroom_Council_Statement_08.jpg | | Mayor Gallego, Vice Mayor Garcia, Councilwomen Pastor, Guardado and Ansari's Statement on Anti-Accountability Bills | <div class="ExternalClass83FDE48440B14CB7BDE9C44A06C70D62"><html>"It is clear that our state leaders are out of touch with the residents we serve. Governor Ducey's signature on bills HB 2462, HB 2567, and HB 2295 effectively silences the voices of our constituents. Residents in our districts have asked time and time again for accountability from our police department. These bills are meant to undermine accountability and take away decision-making authority from cities. Nevertheless, we remain undeterred. In Phoenix we are ready to make the Office of Accountability and Transparency a reality."<br><br>- Mayor Gallego, Vice Mayor Garcia, Councilwoman Pastor, Councilwoman Guardado & Councilwoman Ansari<br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district8 | News | district-8 |
| Carlos Garcia Elected Phoenix Vice Mayor | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-8/1862 | | City Council District 8 | 4/22/2021 12:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1862/Newsroom_Council_News_08.jpg | | Carlos Garcia Elected Phoenix Vice Mayor | <div class="ExternalClassBD55F5A0AB274607AFA38F000BED9A71"><html>During today's Formal City Council Meeting, the Phoenix City Council elected District 8 Councilmember Carlos Garcia as Vice Mayor. He will serve in the position for one year.<br> <br>“I look forward to working closely with the Mayor and my colleagues in this new role. As a representative of District 8, where residents are disproportionately impacted by critical issues facing our city, I will continue to bring that experience and perspective to the table."<br><br>Garcia was sworn in as the District 8 Phoenix City Councilmember on June 6, 2019. He is focused on making his office accessible to all and on putting people first.<br><br><br><strong>About Vice Mayor Garcia:</strong><br><br>Before being elected to Phoenix City Council, Carlos spent the prior 16 years of his life fighting for social justice in Arizona and across the country.<br><br>Carlos was born in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico and migrated to Arizona at the age of five. He grew up in South Tucson where he was raised by his mother and grandfather. <br><br>After graduating from ASU and experiencing family separation first-hand, Carlos co-founded the non-profit Puente Human Rights Movement and has served as its Executive Director for the past 9 years. <br><br>Carlos' organizing and movement building has been used as a model all over the nation to fight for migrant rights. He led the fight in defeating former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and in challenging the notorious racial profiling law SB 1070. <br><br>Carlos has also been a key player in the transformational change of Arizona by co-founding One Arizona, a non-profit coalition focused on civic engagement. <br><br>His work stands on the belief that diverse people with common struggles and vision have the power to change the course of history.<br><br>Currently, Carlos lives in South Phoenix with his wife, Alexis, a teacher, union leader and board member of the Roosevelt School District and their two children, Chimal and Yaretzi. They enjoy cheering on Chimal at basketball games at the Kroc Center and at chess tournaments. <br><br><p>More information on Vice Mayor Garcia and District 8 is available by calling the district office at 602-262-7493, by emailing <a href="mailto:council.district.8@phoenix.gov" target="_blank">council.district.8@phoenix.gov</a> or online at Phoenix.gov/District8.<br></p></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/district8 | News | district-8 |
