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Councilwoman Guevara to Hold Office Hours in District 5	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2128	Councilwoman Guevara to Hold Office Hours in District 5	8/17/2018 6:30:00 PM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture Funds 10 Neighborhood Art Projects Diverse communities to get National Endowment for the Arts funding	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/arts/2127	Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture Funds 10 Neighborhood Art Projects Diverse communities to get National Endowment for the Arts funding	8/17/2018 12:15:00 AM	GP0\|#4bcedd7b-551e-4a49-8595-1c2e57cb5f83;L0\|#04bcedd7b-551e-4a49-8595-1c2e57cb5f83\|Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Last Day to Request an Early Ballot Quickly Approaching	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/cityclerk/2125	Last Day to Request an Early Ballot Quickly Approaching	8/13/2018 11:00:00 PM	GP0\|#032ca836-19a2-4982-9a5c-2c516bd01438;L0\|#0032ca836-19a2-4982-9a5c-2c516bd01438\|City Clerk;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Misted Bus Shelter Installed Near Uptown Phoenix	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/publictransit/2126	Misted Bus Shelter Installed Near Uptown Phoenix	8/13/2018 9:35:00 PM	GP0\|#050429a8-d68d-4d11-8fc8-77b500b93004;L0\|#0050429a8-d68d-4d11-8fc8-77b500b93004\|Public Transit;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Councilwoman Vania Guevara to Hold Office Hours in District 5	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2124	Councilwoman Vania Guevara to Hold Office Hours in District 5	8/9/2018 9:25:00 PM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Phoenix City Councilwoman Resigns, Process to Call Special Election Begins	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district8/2123	Phoenix City Councilwoman Resigns, Process to Call Special Election Begins	8/8/2018 12:00:00 AM	GP0\|#08c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95;L0\|#008c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95\|City Council District 8;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Frontier Expands to 12 Nonstop Routes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International with Four New and Exclusive Non-stop Routes	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/aviation/2122	Frontier Expands to 12 Nonstop Routes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International with Four New and Exclusive Non-stop Routes	8/7/2018 7:00:00 PM	GP0\|#d8f28cdd-844e-40ea-a5a3-113ada2b5c8d;L0\|#0d8f28cdd-844e-40ea-a5a3-113ada2b5c8d\|Aviation;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Statement From Councilwoman Vania Guevara	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2121	Statement From Councilwoman Vania Guevara	8/6/2018 7:00:00 PM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Councilwoman Laura Pastor's Statement on the Appointment of Councilwoman Vania Guevara	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district4/2120	Councilwoman Laura Pastor's Statement on the Appointment of Councilwoman Vania Guevara	8/2/2018 6:20:00 PM	GP0\|#cb203096-00b6-4a5e-8ca8-27654a7aa7d0;L0\|#0cb203096-00b6-4a5e-8ca8-27654a7aa7d0\|City Council District 4;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Phoenix City Council Appoints Vania Guevara to Fill District 5 Council Seat Until Special Election	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2119	Phoenix City Council Appoints Vania Guevara to Fill District 5 Council Seat Until Special Election	8/2/2018 12:20:00 AM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Statement from Councilwoman Kate Gallego Celebrating Progress on Complete Streets Guidelines	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district8/2118	Statement from Councilwoman Kate Gallego Celebrating Progress on Complete Streets Guidelines	8/1/2018 10:50:00 PM	GP0\|#08c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95;L0\|#008c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95\|City Council District 8;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Early Voting Begins on Wednesday	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/cityclerk/2117	Early Voting Begins on Wednesday	7/30/2018 5:00:00 PM	GP0\|#032ca836-19a2-4982-9a5c-2c516bd01438;L0\|#0032ca836-19a2-4982-9a5c-2c516bd01438\|City Clerk;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Statement from Councilwoman Kate Gallego Supporting the Checkered Flag Run Foundation’s Tools 4 School Event	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district8/2116	Statement from Councilwoman Kate Gallego Supporting the Checkered Flag Run Foundation’s Tools 4 School Event	7/27/2018 6:20:00 PM	GP0\|#08c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95;L0\|#008c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95\|City Council District 8;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Councilwoman Kate Gallego Announces She Will Resign From the City Council to Run for Mayor of Phoenix	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district8/2115	Councilwoman Kate Gallego Announces She Will Resign From the City Council to Run for Mayor of Phoenix	7/27/2018 1:00:00 AM	GP0\|#08c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95;L0\|#008c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95\|City Council District 8;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
APS Electric Light Parade Honored with Partnership Award	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/parks/2113	APS Electric Light Parade Honored with Partnership Award	7/26/2018 10:45:00 PM	GP0\|#502293f0-7287-4db1-a533-d96731da86f1;L0\|#0502293f0-7287-4db1-a533-d96731da86f1\|Parks and Recreation;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Planned Major Street Restrictions and Closures - Updated July 26	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/streets/2114	Planned Major Street Restrictions and Closures - Updated July 26	7/26/2018 7:00:00 AM	GP0\|#839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748;L0\|#0839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748\|Street Transportation;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Councilwoman Laura Pastor’s Statement on the Death of Paul Lopez	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district4/2112	Councilwoman Laura Pastor’s Statement on the Death of Paul Lopez	7/25/2018 10:20:00 PM	GP0\|#cb203096-00b6-4a5e-8ca8-27654a7aa7d0;L0\|#0cb203096-00b6-4a5e-8ca8-27654a7aa7d0\|City Council District 4;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Reminder: Last Day to Register to Vote is July 30	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/cityclerk/2111	Reminder: Last Day to Register to Vote is July 30	7/25/2018 7:00:00 AM	GP0\|#032ca836-19a2-4982-9a5c-2c516bd01438;L0\|#0032ca836-19a2-4982-9a5c-2c516bd01438\|City Clerk;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
City's Open Data Site Offline on July 22 for Maintenance	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/its/2110	City's Open Data Site Offline on July 22 for Maintenance	7/20/2018 7:00:00 AM	GP0\|#05d43c66-b8e1-4989-8dbd-76692d012b51;L0\|#005d43c66-b8e1-4989-8dbd-76692d012b51\|Information Technology Services;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Housing Department Receives Grant to Transform Phoenix Neighborhood	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/housing/2109	Housing Department Receives Grant to Transform Phoenix Neighborhood	7/19/2018 7:00:00 AM	GP0\|#9f15c7e7-72e6-479b-a185-48c68c5af50f;L0\|#09f15c7e7-72e6-479b-a185-48c68c5af50f\|Housing;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Phoenix City Councilman Resigns, Process to Call Special Election Begins	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2107	Phoenix City Councilman Resigns, Process to Call Special Election Begins	7/19/2018 12:00:00 AM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Thank You from Councilman Daniel Valenzuela	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2108	Thank You from Councilman Daniel Valenzuela	7/18/2018 11:45:00 PM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
City of Phoenix Boosts Salt and Verde Alliance	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/waterservices/2106	City of Phoenix Boosts Salt and Verde Alliance	7/18/2018 7:00:00 PM	GP0\|#b218f6e7-2bf2-46b7-95bd-81933fa4cd37;L0\|#0b218f6e7-2bf2-46b7-95bd-81933fa4cd37\|Water Services;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Councilman Michael Nowakowski’s Statement on the 2024 NCAA Final Four Coming to Phoenix	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district7/2105	Councilman Michael Nowakowski’s Statement on the 2024 NCAA Final Four Coming to Phoenix	7/16/2018 11:45:00 PM	GP0\|#5e55e15a-e511-4299-8d01-41ce27bd76fd;L0\|#05e55e15a-e511-4299-8d01-41ce27bd76fd\|City Council District 7;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Councilman Daniel Valenzuela Praises NCAA Decision to Bring 2024 Final Four to University of Phoenix Stadium	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2104	Councilman Daniel Valenzuela Praises NCAA Decision to Bring 2024 Final Four to University of Phoenix Stadium	7/16/2018 9:00:00 PM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
56th Street Corridor Study Public Open House Meeting, July 18	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/streets/2103	56th Street Corridor Study Public Open House Meeting, July 18	7/13/2018 7:00:00 AM	GP0\|#839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748;L0\|#0839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748\|Street Transportation;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
News Release from Councilwoman Kate Gallego: ICE Contractor Abandons Illegal Housing of Children at Office Building Under City Pressure	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district8/2102	News Release from Councilwoman Kate Gallego: ICE Contractor Abandons Illegal Housing of Children at Office Building Under City Pressure	7/13/2018 12:10:00 AM	GP0\|#08c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95;L0\|#008c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95\|City Council District 8;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Phoenix Sky Harbor Celebrates 30 Years of Arizona’s Art & Culture	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/aviation/2100	Phoenix Sky Harbor Celebrates 30 Years of Arizona’s Art & Culture	7/12/2018 6:00:00 PM	GP0\|#d8f28cdd-844e-40ea-a5a3-113ada2b5c8d;L0\|#0d8f28cdd-844e-40ea-a5a3-113ada2b5c8d\|Aviation;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Planned Major Street Restrictions and Closures - Updated July 12	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/streets/2101	Planned Major Street Restrictions and Closures - Updated July 12	7/12/2018 7:00:00 AM	GP0\|#839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748;L0\|#0839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748\|Street Transportation;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Statement from Councilwoman Kate Gallego Concerning Monsoon Storm Preparedness and Resources for Residents	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district8/2099	Statement from Councilwoman Kate Gallego Concerning Monsoon Storm Preparedness and Resources for Residents	7/11/2018 12:00:00 AM	GP0\|#08c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95;L0\|#008c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95\|City Council District 8;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Councilman Daniel Valenzuela Amends Resignation Date to Ensure Full Council Participation in the Selection of the District 5 Vacancy	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2098	Councilman Daniel Valenzuela Amends Resignation Date to Ensure Full Council Participation in the Selection of the District 5 Vacancy	7/10/2018 10:00:00 PM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Announces Nearly $1 Million in Grants to 60 Phoenix Arts and Culture Organizations	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/arts/2097	Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Announces Nearly $1 Million in Grants to 60 Phoenix Arts and Culture Organizations	7/9/2018 11:15:00 PM	GP0\|#4bcedd7b-551e-4a49-8595-1c2e57cb5f83;L0\|#04bcedd7b-551e-4a49-8595-1c2e57cb5f83\|Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Statement from Councilman Daniel Valenzuela on the Mistreatment of Immigrant Children by the Federal Government	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2096	Statement from Councilman Daniel Valenzuela on the Mistreatment of Immigrant Children by the Federal Government	7/9/2018 9:50:00 PM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
City of Phoenix Installs Rainbow-Painted Crosswalks	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/streets/2095	City of Phoenix Installs Rainbow-Painted Crosswalks	7/9/2018 7:00:00 AM	GP0\|#839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748;L0\|#0839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748\|Street Transportation;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Statement from Councilwoman Kate Gallego Regarding Improper Treatment of Children in the City of Phoenix by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district8/2094	Statement from Councilwoman Kate Gallego Regarding Improper Treatment of Children in the City of Phoenix by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement	7/7/2018 9:00:00 PM	GP0\|#08c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95;L0\|#008c4a7eb-dc26-489b-befd-77d78db33f95\|City Council District 8;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Councilman Daniel Valenzuela Announces He Will Resign From the City Council to Run for Mayor of Phoenix	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2093	Councilman Daniel Valenzuela Announces He Will Resign From the City Council to Run for Mayor of Phoenix	7/7/2018 12:15:00 AM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
UPDATE - 8/4 Meeting is Cancelled - Proposed Safety Modifications for Osborn Road Public Meeting, August 4	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/streets/2092	UPDATE - 8/4 Meeting is Cancelled - Proposed Safety Modifications for Osborn Road Public Meeting, August 4	7/5/2018 5:00:00 PM	GP0\|#839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748;L0\|#0839d8928-6a48-4e57-bddc-3e0356534748\|Street Transportation;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Phoenix Names Nancy Allen New Environmental Programs Administrator	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/eop/2091	Phoenix Names Nancy Allen New Environmental Programs Administrator	7/2/2018 10:10:00 PM	GP0\|#e76becb5-9177-4e1e-ade0-78a68adea329;L0\|#0e76becb5-9177-4e1e-ade0-78a68adea329\|Environmental Programs;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Statement by Councilman Sal DiCiccio on Sale of Sheraton	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district6/2090	Statement by Councilman Sal DiCiccio on Sale of Sheraton	6/29/2018 1:20:00 AM	GP0\|#54d9c3bd-9c16-4e65-a3ef-60641b89785e;L0\|#054d9c3bd-9c16-4e65-a3ef-60641b89785e\|City Council District 6;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f
Joint Statement from Councilwoman Laura Pastor and Councilman Daniel Valenzuela on First Lady Melania Trump’s Tour of a Phoenix Immigrant Child Facility	https://www.phoenix.gov/news/district5/2089	Joint Statement from Councilwoman Laura Pastor and Councilman Daniel Valenzuela on First Lady Melania Trump’s Tour of a Phoenix Immigrant Child Facility	6/28/2018 11:00:00 PM	GP0\|#4b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b;L0\|#04b310654-082d-44da-917d-d6fef492dc0b\|City Council District 5;GTSet\|#29fa4f98-3760-4b95-ab99-7e3e06f5e494;GPP\|#98aa0e6f-e282-4dab-ab5a-37da1c1ee79f

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