Phoenix Named an All-America City 2022

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Phoenix Named an All-America City 2022

<div class="ExternalClass21BBA08613EB4AEFBDC9574519220204"><html> The National Civic League and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading named the City of Phoenix as a winner of the 2022 All-America City Award (AAC). This year's theme was, “Housing as a Platform to Promote Early School Success and Equitable Learning Recovery." The City's commitment to improving digital equity and collaborating with Phoenix residents in underinvested areas and public housing communities landed the City a winning spot. Phoenix was one of 20 finalist cities across the nation and is one of 10 communities to be recognized this year. “COVID-19 caused a profound shift in traditional learning. As students transitioned to an online learning environment, we knew too many families were missing the basic tools needed to navigate this new way of learning," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “City staff put forth a tremendous effort to close this digital divide, especially for our most vulnerable kids. I'm proud of what we've accomplished, and equally proud the City of Phoenix has been honored with the All-America City Award for the sixth time." During the pandemic, the City mobilized community partnerships to distribute more than 12,000 laptops to 15 school districts in underserved areas within public housing communities. Additionally, the City provided 1,600 tablets and Wi-Fi connectivity to families and seniors for at-home learning, telemedicine and more. Providing digital devices was one of many steps the City took to support its residents. As the literacy rate for Phoenix students passing the third grade reading assessment declined to 25%, Phoenix co-created literacy and tutoring programs with students, parents and educators to reverse the trend. “As someone who grew up in public housing during my childhood, I understand the impact these programs have on our residents. It takes a village to aid in the success of our youth and I am proud to lead a city that takes initiative to make a positive impact on its residents," said Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton. “Congratulations, Phoenix, on a well-deserved win!" <div dir="ltr" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:hind, "open sans", sans-serif;font-size:16px;">The City of Phoenix is one of the most honored cities in the Country, winning the All-America City designation six times: 1950, 1958, 1980, 1989, 2009 and 2022.<div style="box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;">### </div> </div> <div style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:hind, "open sans", sans-serif;font-size:16px;text-align:center;"> About the National Civic League The National Civic League advances inclusive civic engagement through our community assistance programs, including tools, trainings and facilitation services, our award and recognition programs, and nationally recognized research and publications. We promote efforts that seek to listen to, and to learn from residents in ongoing conversations and leverage those insights to help reshape communities so they will thrive. The All-America City Award is made possible through the support of Southwest Airlines, the official airline sponsor, The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, CGI Digital, MissionSquare Retirement, HealthONE, and Womble Bond Dickinson. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(154, 0, 73);background:transparent;font-family:hind, sans-serif;transition:all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;font-weight:700;">Click here to learn more about the National Civic League's All-America City Awards.</a> About the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading seeks to disrupt generational poverty and ensure more hopeful futures for children of economically challenged, fragile and otherwise marginalized communities. We support community-driven initiatives to improve the likelihood that these children will grasp the first rung of the success sequence ladder – graduation from high school. Since its launch in 2012, the GLR Communities Network has grown to include more than 350 communities, representing 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and two Canadian provinces — sponsored by 5,200+ local organizations, institutions and agencies and supported by 500+ state and local funders, including 200+ United Ways. <a target="_blank" href="https://gradelevelreading.net/" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(154, 0, 73);background:transparent;font-family:hind, sans-serif;transition:all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;font-weight:700;">Learn more about the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading</a> </div> </html></div>

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City of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Notice	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-manager/2867	City Manager	9/22/2023 6:00:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2867/Newsroom_CityHall.jpg	City of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Notice	<div class="ExternalClass141B4C0824B54109836B6CDAA883A02E"><html> <p>City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. Here's how City services are affected: </p> <p> <strong>Solid Waste Collection:</strong> Curbside trash and recycling schedules remain unchanged on Monday, October 9, with no schedule changes on the days following the holiday, either. Collection will happen as regularly scheduled, even on Indigenous Peoples' Day itself.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Transfer Stations:</strong> Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will be closed on Monday, October 9.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Public Works Customer Contact Center:</strong> The Contact Center will be closed on Monday, October 9. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10. Residents can call 602-262-6251.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Library:</strong> 16 of Phoenix Public Library's 17 locations will be closed Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday; <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a> will remain open. All Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Visit <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">phoenixpubliclibrary.org</a> for more details.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Parking Meters</strong>: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. </p> <p> <strong>Parks and Recreation Facilities:</strong> City of Phoenix Community centers will be closed on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “<a href="/parks/trails" target="_blank">Take a Hike. Do it Right</a>." safety guidelines before visiting a trail. </p> <p> <strong>S'edav Va'aki Museum</strong> will be closed on Monday, October 9. </p> <p> <strong>Public Transit:</strong> Both bus and light rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, Oct. 9. Check <a href="https://valleymetro.org/" target="_blank">ValleyMetro.org</a> for schedules.</p> <p> <strong>Dial-a-Ride service</strong> will be available, by reservation, between 4:40 a.m. to 11 p.m. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit <a href="/dial-a-ride" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride</a>. </p> <p> <strong>Sky Harbor International Airport:</strong> America's Friendliest Airport® continues to see record numbers of passengers. The Airport will be busy throughout October as schools enjoy Fall breaks, so travelers should give themselves extra time. If flying domestically, arrive at least two hours early. If flying internationally, arrive three hours early. With heavy crowds overlapping, make sure to leave extra time for parking. <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/parking/" target="_blank">Our Sky Harbor Parking program</a> makes it easy to reserve parking up to six months in advance. Enjoy convenient parking options in the terminal garages or an economy parking lot at the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, which is an easy option for travelers who live west or north of the Airport.<br></p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/citymanager	News
Phoenix City Council Approves New Council District Boundaries	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-clerk/2872	City Clerk	9/27/2023 12:00:00 AM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2872/Newsroom_Clerk_001.png	Phoenix City Council Approves New Council District Boundaries	<div class="ExternalClass12E82B1806024352BD9779EB6B016846"><html> <span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Today, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved new City Council District boundaries, effective Jan. 1, 2024. </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Every ten years, the City is required by law to review and rework City Council district boundaries based on the latest Census data. The district boundaries must be adjusted to better equalize the population across districts. </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">Residents can view the new boundaries </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><a target="_blank" href="https://phoenixredistricting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Recommended-Plan-9-26-23-for-website.pdf"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> here</span></a><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">. </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">To learn more about the redistricting process, visit </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.phoenixredistricting.com/"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> PhoenixRedistricting.com</span></a><span style="font-size:14.6667px;">. </span><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span><br style="font-size:14.6667px;"><span style="font-size:14.6667px;"> </span></html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk	News
Drought Pipeline Project Construction and Testing Completed	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/2871	Water Services	9/26/2023 11:24:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2871/Drought_Pipeline_Proj.jpg	Drought Pipeline Project Construction and Testing Completed	<div class="ExternalClassFB7720D94B6944CB857425DA83771E56"><html> <div>The Drought Pipeline is now ready for service, bolstering our city’s resilience to drought. Construction and restoration for the<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" href="/waterservices/dpp"><strong>Drought Pipeline Project</strong></a>, a complex and intricate system of pumps and waterlines, was completed in August 2023. The new nine-mile concrete and steel pipeline, which is now in service, can move 75 million gallons of water daily to North Phoenix. The final segment of pipe was installed at N 32nd Street & E Shea Boulevard in<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/QcOYaZEFNy0?si=wOPraOiKdNruIXrg"><strong>January 2023</strong></a>, and the pipeline had been undergoing testing since March 2023 to ensure seamless operation. <br></div> <div> <br> </div> <div>"The completion of the Drought Pipeline Project is a significant milestone for our community, providing assurance for residents and businesses in the northern part of our city and reducing our dependence on the Colorado River," Mayor Gallego said. “We will continue to build upon our legacy of wise water stewardship to ensure a more sustainable future."</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>The $280 million project will give Phoenix the capability to move Salt and Verde River water to parts of the city where 400,000 people have relied on Colorado River water. The new infrastructure will be critical as drought, climate change, and increased demand lead to more shortages on the Colorado River.</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>"This project would not have been possible without the support and cooperation of our partners. We are grateful for their help in making this a reality," said Phoenix Water Services Director Troy Hayes. "This is a critical project, and we want to thank our community for their patience and understanding as we put this critical infrastructure into the ground."</div> <div> <br> </div> <div>The completion of the Drought Pipeline Project is the result of years of planning and collaboration among various stakeholders. Funding came from revenue generated by the 2019/2020 Phoenix City Council approved water rate increase. For more information about the project, please visit <a target="_blank" href="/waterservices/dpp"><strong>Drought Pipeline Project website</strong></a>.<br></div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <div> <strong>DROUGHT PIPELINE PROJECT - BY THE NUMBERS</strong> </div> <div><strong>Length:</strong> 9 Miles </div> <div><strong>Pipe Size:</strong> 66 inches (5 ½ feet)<br></div> <div><strong>Volume:</strong> 75 million gallons per day</div> <div><strong>Cost:</strong> $280 million<br></div> <div><strong>Customers Served:</strong> over 400,000<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>About the City of Phoenix Water Services Department</strong></div><div><br></div><div>The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable, and sustainable water services to Phoenix's residents, businesses, and visitors. With a commitment to water conservation, innovation, and long-term planning, the department ensures a secure and resilient water supply for future generations. For more information, visit <a target="_blank" href="/waterservices"><strong>phoenix.gov/water.</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Media Contacts</strong>:<br></div><div>Jimena Garrison<br></div><div>Public Information Officer<br></div><div>Water Services</div><div>480-390-1933</div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov"><strong>jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div>Michael Gertzman<br></div><div>Senior Public Information Officer </div><div>Water Services<br></div><div>602-534-1209</div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov"><strong>michael.gertzman@phoenix.gov</strong></a></div></div></div> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservices	News

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