| Phoenix Councilwoman Ann O'Brien Visits Ennis, Ireland with the Phoenix Sister Cities Program | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-1/2858 | | City Council District 1 | 9/8/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2858/Newsroom_Council_News_01.jpg | | Phoenix Councilwoman Ann O'Brien Visits Ennis, Ireland with the Phoenix Sister Cities Program | <div class="ExternalClass7AD0299FFBE0403A8B04810DA01E7134"><html>
<div>Phoenix Councilwoman Ann O'Brien will be representing the City of Phoenix on a trip to Ennis, Ireland starting this weekend with the Phoenix Sister Cities Program to meet with elected officials and share in customs and cultures. The Sister Cities Program was created to foster relationships between the people of Phoenix and our Sister Cities around the world to promote friendship, peace, and prosperity.<br></div>
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<div>The relationship between Ennis, Ireland, and Phoenix, Arizona was established in 1988. Former Phoenix City Councilman Howard Adams was a major influence in the development of the Ennis Sister City Program. The Irish Cultural Center (ICC), located in Downtown Phoenix, was established in 1988 with the installation of the Hunger Memorial, acknowledging the immense loss of life due to the 19th century Potato Famine. Two past Irish presidents, Mary Robinson and Mary MacAleese, have visited the ICC.<br></div>
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<div>“I’m very excited to be representing the City of Phoenix as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of our Sister City relationship with Ennis, Ireland,” said Councilwoman O’Brien. “My own family history with Ireland runs deep and my connection with the Irish Cultural Center is rich. I look forward to continuing to foster stronger relations with my fellow Ennis elected officials and continue the long history of sharing cultures.”<br></div>
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<div>The most recent Phoenix delegations to Ennis were in 2005 and 2013.</div>
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<strong>Media Contact: </strong>Derrik Rochwalik, Councilwoman O'Brien's Chief of Staff, derrik.rochwalik@phoenix.gov, call or text (480)202-7347<br><br></div>
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| Community Court Approved by Council | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-1/2800 | | City Council District 1 | 6/29/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2800/Newsroom_Council_News_01.jpg | | Community Court Approved by Council | <div class="ExternalClass773AE5EE0AE44DE2B43D38849F458C11"><html>
<div>Today, the City of Phoenix City Council voted to approve the permanent creation of a Community Court. This court joins the two existing Specialty Courts currently in operation in the Phoenix Court System – Behavioral Health Court and Veterans Court.<br></div>
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<div>Community Court will operate as a pre-adjudication court system offering homeless individuals who have committed crimes the opportunity to receive services, rather than going through the traditional judicial system. Individuals engaged in Community Court will be given the option to choose for themselves – services or consequences.<br></div>
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<div>Once an individual has been arrested and arraigned, a city prosecutor will determine if the individual is qualified to participate in Community Court based on the level of their crime and housing status. No aggravated assaults or domestic assault charges will be qualified to participate in the Community Court program. Once an individual has agreed to participate, a navigator will be assigned to them in order to develop an individualized plan that will help to elevate them out of homelessness.<br></div>
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<div>Should the individual choose to not follow their personalized plan or want to leave Community Court at any point, they will be returned to the traditional judiciary court to proceed through their initial case. When an individual completes their personalized plan and graduates from Community Court, their charges could be dropped, lowered, or considered time served.<br></div>
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<div>“This program has been a long time in the making for us in Phoenix. My office has been researching homeless problems and solutions throughout the past year and came across the successful Community Court model already operational in Mesa,” said Councilwoman Ann O’Brien. “Community Courts has been a staple of my<a href="/district1site/Documents/Proposed%20Homeless%20Solutions%20Plan.pdf" target="_blank"> Proposed Homeless Solutions Plan</a> and I’m pleased Phoenix will have this court in operation as soon as January.”<br></div>
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<div>Mesa’s Community Court has been in operation since 2020 and of those who have graduated from the Mesa Community Court, 93% have lifted themselves out of homeless and not returned to the Community Court.<br></div>
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<div>“Community Courts is a proven model in other municipalities that show when homeless individuals commit low-level crimes as a result of their conditions, there are positive outcomes,” Councilwoman O’Brien continued. “We have a responsibility to all our citizens to prosecute crime and to keep our streets clean and neighborhoods clean. But, we also have a responsibility to provide the services needed to ensure people who want to, can lift themselves out of homelessness and potentially prevent people from becoming homeless.”<br></div>
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<div>As a result of today’s vote, the City Court will begin hiring the additional judges, prosecutors, defenders, and navigators needed to make the Court successful. Community Court will operate two days a week, with two presiding judges. This specialty court will begin hearing cases starting January 2024.</div>
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong> Derrik Rochwalik, Councilwoman O'Brien's Chief of Staff, derrik.rochwalik@phoenix.gov, call or text (480)202-7347<br></div>
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| Councilwoman O’Brien Releases Yearlong Study into Homeless Causes and Solutions | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-1/2791 | | City Council District 1 | 6/26/2023 4:05:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2791/Newsroom_Council_News_01.jpg | | Councilwoman O’Brien Releases Yearlong Study into Homeless Causes and Solutions | <div class="ExternalClass20D57CA94AC043D4991A034AA785ED7A"><html>
<div>For the past year, Councilwoman Ann O’Brien’s office has been researching causes of the homeless epidemic and how other cities and towns across the Country have implemented solutions to reduce their homeless populations and increase the quality of life for community members and their neighborhoods. During this period of research, her staff met with stakeholders ranging from elected officials from all over the country, to non-profit leaders operating in the sphere of homeless solutions ranging from shelters, to mental health facilities, to drug rehabilitation programs.<br></div><div><br></div>
<div>In research, it was discovered that while Phoenix only has 37% of the regional population total, Phoenix bears the brunt of the homeless problem with 71% of the region’s homeless population. Factors leading to that could include the fact that Phoenix houses the Human Services Campus, a regional group of homeless service providers, in our Downtown Core. Additional factors could be related to the exponential increase in housing prices and the exponential decrease of traditionally affordable and attainable housing units.<br></div><div><br></div>
<div>“Homelessness is a complex problem derived of compounding issues. I don’t believe these proposed solutions I’ve put together are the end all be all, but many of them are proven solutions in various cities and towns who are experiencing the same growth in homeless populations and the same constraints put on us by our court systems,” said Councilwoman O’Brien.<br></div><div><br></div>
<div>This plan includes solutions such as calling for the creation of a Community Court system within our City Courts to provide services to the traditionally service-resistant individuals who are committing crimes. Also included in this document are calls for more partnerships between the State and the County related to additional legislation to explore regional services so Phoenix does not bear the brunt of all of Maricopa County’s problems.<br></div><div><br></div>
<div>“I think this plan provides well-rounded thoughts and ideas for city staff to explore. We didn’t get to this problem overnight and it will not be an overnight solution. However, I believe, through some of these solutions, we can work to implement new city strategies to catch folks before they become homeless and create new city programs designed to make our neighborhoods and parks safer and hold people accountable for their actions,” Councilwoman O’Brien continued.<br></div>
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong> Derrik Rochwalik, Councilwoman O'Brien's Chief of Staff, derrik.rochwalik@phoenix.gov, call or text (480)202-7347<br></div>
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| Councilwoman O'Brien Hosts One Last Party at the Iconic Metrocenter Mall | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-1/2746 | | City Council District 1 | 5/11/2023 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2746/Newsroom_Council_News_01.jpg | | Councilwoman O'Brien Hosts One Last Party at the Iconic Metrocenter Mall | <div class="ExternalClassE86A22444CC8483EB3F858404C38A6FB"><html>
<div>It may not be Circle K, but strange things are afoot at Metrocenter Mall!<br></div><div><br></div>
<div>Once the epicenter of all things Arizona, Metrocenter was the first mall in the country to feature five department anchors, the first place in Arizona for indoor ice skating, the largest mall west of the Mississippi River at the time of opening, and was fittingly referred to as the Crown Jewel of the Desert – this is truly the end of an era for Metrocenter Mall.<br></div><div><br></div>
<div>Metrocenter was more than just a mall. It was a place for families to gather for the holidays, friends to share movies with, a hot spot for my generation to cruise around the mall in our cars, and the first place in Phoenix where we could ice skate! Previously filled with teenagers occupying the seats in the food court, parents school clothes shopping for their kids, and senior citizens doing their own form of cruising by mall walking, Metrocenter now sits empty and ready for its next phase in life!<br></div><div><br></div>
<div>“I’m sure a lot of us have our own Metrocenter mall memories,” says Councilwoman Ann O’Brien. “For me, it could be one of my many shifts working at Parklane Hosiery, or how every time I heard the sirens of a fire truck, I would scatter so my dad never found out I was out cruising with the boys from my class!”<br></div><div><br></div>
<div>But, fear not my dudes! Join us at a free outdoor event filled with music, food, kids’ activities, a car show, photobooths, memory walls, and even a 1980s costume contest as we share memories of the past and usher in the future of Metrocenter Mall. The outdoor event will be held at Metrocenter Mall and is free to attend. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrocenter-a-fond-farewell-event-registration-631778224677" target="_blank">Folks interested in attending the free event can register through this link.</a><br></div><div><br></div>
<div>A little-known fact, but a most excellent movie was once filmed in Metrocenter! As part of the farewell tribute to Metrocenter, Harkins is partnering with my office for this event to provide a special showing of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure in their theaters located in Metrocenter. Much like Bill & Ted, we’re going back in time to offer the average movie ticket price from the 1980s of $5 a ticket! <a href="https://harkins.com/movies/bill-and-teds-excellent-metrocenter-event/2023-05-21" target="_blank">Tickets for the movie can be purchased via Harkins through this link.</a><br></div><div><br></div>
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| Councilwoman O’Brien Announces a New Pilot Program Taking Off in District 1 | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-1/2626 | | City Council District 1 | 1/12/2023 7:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2626/D1 PHXNewsroom Image.jpg | | Councilwoman O’Brien Announces a New Pilot Program Taking Off in District 1 | <div class="ExternalClass191BC7BAA1A34BFF8EB2B611B207BD57"><html>
<p>In partnership with the Phoenix Fire Department and the Phoenix REALTORS, seniors and adults with disabilities within District 1 in Phoenix can now apply for a lockbox to be installed on the exterior of their homes for emergency access. Similar to existing programs in Scottsdale and Chandler, these lockboxes will contain a key to the home, possible medical information such as known prescriptions, pre-existing medical conditions, allergies to medications, as well as any access cards needed to gain entry. The code to the lockboxes will be archived with 911 dispatchers and will be provided to first responders answering an emergency call.</p>
<p>The intention of this program is to prevent forced entry into homes where the caller may not be physically capable of answering the door. As of now, our first responders must force entry by breaking a window or door – causing damage to the residence.</p>
<p>“I'm thankful for the partnership with the Phoenix REALTORS and for their continued commitment to the safety of all our residents," Councilwoman O'Brien said. “This program will allow our first responders to safely enter a home and help our most vulnerable residents quicker and without damaging their property."</p>
<p>The Phoenix REALTORS has committed to donating 100 lockboxes for the pilot program with a larger commitment to continue to partner at full buildout. Similar partnerships are utilized in the same program found in Scottsdale and Chandler with their realtors' associations.</p>
<p>“With time and information being at a premium when emergencies arise, we are grateful for the opportunity to help both vulnerable residents and first responders when precious seconds are at stake by providing lockboxes," said Butch Leiber, president of Phoenix REALTORS. “We look forward to seeing results from the pilot and eager to help expand the program by working collaboratively with the City of Phoenix and Phoenix Fire Department." </p>
<p>“I've always been committed to seeing what other cities are doing surrounding public safety and engaging in best practices," Councilwoman O'Brien continues. “This program is a shining example of what other cities are doing right and implementing similar programs in Phoenix."</p>
<p>If you're a District 1 resident who is over the age of 65 or are an adult with disabilities, <a target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?341fa8e018e7b54a18d08905ca04cb60784262fe3fe933b5">you can visit this website to apply for the pilot program.</a></p>
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<p><strong>Media Contact:</strong> Derrik Rochwalik, Council District 1 Chief of Staff, 480-202-7347, <a target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?3b1ffea3f15a76ec1ba8aa29b0c50388b7369de202a74bc1">derrik.rochwalik@phoenix.gov</a></p>
<p><strong>About District 1</strong><br> District 1 is located in northwest Phoenix. The southern boundary is Northern Avenue and the northern boundary is just north of New River Road. The district shares a boundary to the west with the cities of Glendale and Peoria, and the eastern boundary aligns with the I-17 Freeway. At Bell Road, the district extends east to 19th Avenue and incorporates the Deer Valley Airport north of the Loop 101 Freeway. Councilwoman Ann O'Brien was elected in November 2020 and took office April 2021. Her primary issue focus areas are public safety with an emphasis on supporting law enforcement, redevelopment of Metrocenter mall area in her district, roads and transportation, and education. For more information, please visit <a target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?e594f03d742224de1779418f6bc3e91fd834179684e96faa">Phoenix.gov/District1</a>.<br></p>
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| Councilwoman O’Brien Donates Bikes to Police Officers | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-1/2625 | | City Council District 1 | 1/10/2023 10:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2625/Newsroom_Council_Statement_01.jpg | | Councilwoman O’Brien Donates Bikes to Police Officers | <div class="ExternalClass70C863FEF55D49BB913E1A3C3942B2AA"><html>
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<p>In a continued effort to make our parks safe and open to all members of the public, as part of yesterday's National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day celebration, Councilwoman Ann O'Brien announced the donation of 10 new bikes to help aide in park patrols.</p>
<p>Two months ago, Council approved the expansion of an existing pilot program to add additional security monitors to 11 parks throughout Phoenix. These parks were identified by the Parks Department as the parks with the highest rates of crime and park violations. The security monitors would supplement existing Park Rangers and operate overnight when Park Rangers are not patrolling. The park identified as the highest need throughout the City was Cortez Park in District 1.</p>
<p>Since then, community members have identified the need for increased patrols at two additional parks in District 1 – Deer Valley Park and Telephone Pioneer Park. After speaking with officers in the Black Mountain Precinct, Councilwoman O'Brien was informed of the need for new bikes and equipment to make patrolling of parks more efficient for the officers.</p>
<p>“Since day one of stepping foot into my office I have been committed to ensuring our officers have every tool they need to adequately patrol and enforce our laws," said Councilwoman O'Brien. “If providing these bikes helps our officers get into the parks and deter negative activity, I'm happy to reach into the District 1 budget to provide them."</p>
<p>Councilwoman O'Brien is allocating 100 percent of the funds directly out of the District 1 office budget to ensure the bikes are used specifically for the officers within the Black Mountain Precinct where the additional parks are located.</p>
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong> Derrik Rochwalik, Council District 1 Chief of Staff, <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?33f4c4fef6c759ea647241c13f6022ddc53f5d822f07ba06" target="_blank">derrik.rochwalik@phoenix.gov</a> or (480)202-7347<br></p>
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<strong>About District 1</strong>
<br> District 1 is located in northwest Phoenix. The southern boundary is Northern Avenue and the northern boundary is just north of New River Road. The district shares a boundary to the west with the cities of Glendale and Peoria, and the eastern boundary aligns with the I-17 Freeway. At Bell Road, the district extends east to 19th Avenue and incorporates the Deer Valley Airport north of the Loop 101 Freeway. Councilwoman Ann O'Brien was elected in November of 2020 and took office April 2021. Her primary issue focus areas are public safety with an emphasis on supporting law enforcement, redevelopment of Metrocenter mall area in her district, roads and transportation, and education. For more information, please visit <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?7a06f2829def205ac11886a433a51a934001518ee99b7601" target="_blank">https://www.phoenix.gov/district1</a>.</p>
<p>If you would like more information about this topic, please call the District 1 Office at (602) 262-7444 or email at <a href="mailto:council.district.1@phoenix.gov" target="_blank">council.district.1@phoenix.gov</a>.<br></p>
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| Phoenix City Council Approves Metrocenter Redevelopment | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-1/2569 | | City Council District 1 | 11/16/2022 11:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2569/Newsroom_Council_Statement_01.jpg | | Phoenix City Council Approves Metrocenter Redevelopment | <div class="ExternalClass5385A0C99FD04877A729E490524B53DE"><html>
<p>By a 6-2 vote, Phoenix City Council has passed the last required vote for Metrocenter to enter into redevelopment.</p>
<p>Almost 50 years ago Metrocenter Mall opened its doors, and for many Phoenicians served as the backdrop for their formative years. Housing five department stores, a food court and an indoor ice rink during the winter months, Metrocenter Mall was a crown jewel west of the Mississippi River. Metrocenter even made its debut on the silver screen in movies such as “Take Me Home Tonight” (2011) and cult classics like “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” (1989).</p>
<p>“I have fond memories of Metrocenter Mall,” said Councilwoman Ann O’Brien. “One of my first jobs was at Park Lane Hosiery in the mall and I remember the many nights my friends and I spent cruising around the mall. Although those times are gone, I’m incredibly excited for what’s to come for the entire Metro region.”</p>
<p>As the decades passed, Metrocenter fell into disrepair, and like all megamalls across the country, stores started to close. During the last part of 2021, the City announced the development plans and conceptual designs for the future of Metrocenter. Development partners, Concord Wilshire Capital, TLG Investment Partners, and Hines Development, will bring a mixed-use community over three phases. The new development will feature multi-family housing, restaurant space, retail space with a main street vibe, and an amphitheater park opened to the public and pets.</p>
<p>“In addition to the redevelopment of Metrocenter itself, we're moving swiftly toward the day when light rail will stop right at the mall's doorstep," said Mayor Kate Gallego. "With excellent housing, transit, business and retail options all in one place, Metrocenter will once again be a vibrant hub for the northwestern part of our city." </p>
<p>“I want to thank Councilwoman O’Brien and Community and Economic Development Director Chris Mackay for ensuring this project crossed the finish line,” said former Councilwoman Thelda Williams. “I’m excited to have Metrocenter become a crown jewel of Phoenix once again.”</p>
<p>Today’s vote marks yet another mall redevelopment which Phoenix has become nationally recognized for – joining Paradise Valley Mall and Park Central.</p>
<p>“This redevelopment is just the first of so much more to come to the Metro region,” said O’Brien. “With this investment, we’ll be able to attract more partners interested in working with community members to completely revitalize the Metro District – making it cleaner and safer for everyone.”<br></p>
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<strong>Media Contact:</strong> Derrik Rochwalik, Council District 1 Chief of Staff, 480-202-7347</p>
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<strong>About District 1</strong>
<br>District 1 is located in northwest Phoenix. The southern boundary is Northern Avenue and the northern boundary is just north of New River Road. The district shares a boundary to the west with the cities of Glendale and Peoria, and the eastern boundary aligns with the I-17 Freeway. At Bell Road, the district extends east to 19th Avenue and incorporates the Deer Valley Airport north of the Loop 101 Freeway. Councilwoman Ann O’Brien was elected in November 2020 and took office April 2021. Her primary issue focus areas are public safety with an emphasis on supporting law enforcement, redevelopment of Metrocenter mall area in her district, roads and transportation, and education. For more information, please visit <a href="/district1" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.phoenix.gov/district1" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/District1</a>.</p>
<p>If you would like more information about this topic, please call the District 1 Office at 602-262-7444 or email at <a href="mailto:council.district.1@phoenix.gov" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:council.district.1@phoenix.gov" target="_blank">council.district.1@phoenix.gov</a>.<br></p>
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| Phoenix City Council Reaches Decision on Park Security Item | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/district-1/2550 | | City Council District 1 | 11/3/2022 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2550/Newsroom_Council_Statement_01.jpg | | Phoenix City Council Reaches Decision on Park Security Item | <div class="ExternalClassC890EA13D74E40C59482BCF73F1BB75C"><html>
<div>Phoenix, AZ, November 2, 2022 – The Phoenix Mayor and City Council voted YES today to approve a <a href="/newsroom/district-1/2524" target="_blank">program</a> to increase private security and surveillance in a number of parks throughout the city that are considered the most at risk for dangerous and illegal activity. The program was proposed to address ongoing issues raised by citizens who are concerned with public safety in the face of staff shortages among city police and state park rangers. </div>
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<div>Proposed as a pilot program that will be implemented in at least one park per district, the security initiative will place unarmed private security as an added patrol effort in each area to deter and monitor illegal and dangerous activity. It is an expansion of a similar program that is already in use at three parks in the more urban center of downtown. Council hopes that the program will function as a temporary solution until the city can increase recruitment and retention of rangers and officers or develop a more holistic approach to what is indeed a systemic issue in our city. </div>
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<div>The initiative, sponsored by Councilmembers O’Brien, Stark, DiCiccio, and Waring, was originally set to go to Council for voting last month, but was continued in order to allow the Phoenix Parks Department additional time to review the program details.</div>
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<div>“In a time when we are dangerously low on park rangers and police officers, we need every tool in our tool belt to help keep our communities safe. It’s time we expand our security services past just the three parks located downtown. If it’s good enough for downtown Phoenix, it’s good enough for our neighborhoods,” said Councilwoman Ann O’Brien.<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Media Contact:</strong> Derrik Rochwalik, District 1 Chief of Staff, (480)202-7347<br></div>
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<div>District 1 is located in northwest Phoenix. The southern boundary is Northern Avenue and the northern boundary is just north of New River Road. The district shares a boundary to the west with the cities of Glendale and Peoria, and the eastern boundary aligns with the I-17 Freeway. At Bell Road, the district extends east to 19th Avenue and incorporates the Deer Valley Airport north of the Loop 101 Freeway. Councilwoman Ann O’Brien was elected in November of 2020 and took office April 2021. Her primary issue focus areas are public safety with an emphasis on supporting law enforcement, redevelopment of Metrocenter mall area in her district, roads and transportation, and education. For more information, please visit https://www.phoenix.gov/district1.</div>
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