Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego delivered her third State of the City address, centering her remarks on “Phoenix is rising…again”, highlighting the city’s accomplishments over the past year and upcoming initiatives. Mayor Gallego’s top priorities include public safety, affordable housing, education, healthcare, and economic and workforce development.
“We are a center of business innovation and worldwide influence. We are compassionate, yet we are doing what’s necessary to enforce the law and keep our people safe. We are creating opportunity, whether it’s in education, housing, or building a leading-edge career,” said Mayor Gallego.
In her remarks, Mayor Gallego shared how the city won a $1 million award for its Mobile Career Unit, which helps residents access job opportunities. She also discussed public safety efforts, such as expanding funding for their Community Assistance Program and increasing wages for police officers.
Watch Mayor Gallego’s address here.
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