PHX Council District 1 Newsletter

Our next meeting will be Monday, April 28th, at the DoubleTree Resort located at 10220 N Metro Pkwy E, Phoenix, AZ 85051. Plan for check-in to begin at 7:30am and the meeting to start at 8:00am.

You can register below for the upcoming meeting! As a reminder, please fill out the form SEPARATELY for EACH member of your family planning to attend. Thank you!

The Beuf Community Center is celebrating spring with our 2025 Hopping Eggs-plorer Celebration. Activities will include coloring contest, inflatables, face-painting, balloon twisting, informational booths, raffle prizes and pictures with the Easter Bunny, and an egg hunt with prizes!

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to first 100 participants. See flyer for more details and scan QR to register.

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The City of Phoenix recognizes April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we invite you to join us to bring awareness to sexual violence and show support for survivors.

In 2019, the City launched a public education campaign, Let's Talk Teal. The Strategic Initiatives team, which leads the efforts, hosts activities and shares resources to encourage the public to have important conversations to prevent sexual violence.

The Denim Day story began in Italy 1992, when an 18-year-old girl was raped by the 45-year- old driving instructor. He took her to an isolated road, pulled her out of the car, removed her jeans and forcefully raped her.

Although the perpetrator was convicted, years later, he appealed the conviction claiming that the sex was consensual, leading the Italian Supreme Court to overturn the conviction and release the perpetrator. A statement from the Court argued that because the victim was wearing very tight jeans, she had to help remove them, and by removing the jeans it was not rape but consensual sex. This became known throughout Italy as the “jeans alibi.”

Enraged by the verdict, the women in the Italian Parliament launched a protest wearing jeans on the steps of the Supreme Court. This protest was picked up by international media, and Denim Day was born. Denim Day has continued around the world annually to challenge myths about why people are raped and to stand in support of survivors.

This April, in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Burton Barr Central Library’s Central Library will host a poignant art installation titled, “What Were You Wearing?” The exhibit, which runs from April 1 to May 1, 2025, is a collaborative effort with the City of Phoenix Let’s Talk Teal initiative and the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV).

“What Were You Wearing?” is a moving exhibition featuring recreations of the clothing worn by local sexual assault survivors at the time of their assaults. Each piece tells a powerful story, challenging the victim-blaming narratives survivors often endure when they come forward. This installation aims to foster empathy, raise awareness, and break down the harmful myths that perpetuate sexual violence.

To learn more about the City of Phoenix Let’s Talk Teal campaign and the efforts to prevent sexual violence, visit phoenix.gov/letstalkteal

Installation Details:
Title: What Were You Wearing?
Dates: April 1 – May 1, 2025
Location: Burton Barr Central Library @Central Gallery, 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Admission: Free and open to the public

The City of Phoenix recently launched ParkPHX, a web-based application dedicated to making finding parking downtown easier than ever. ParkPHX is designed to provide easy access to information on all public parking facilities in one convenient location—helping users find parking based on what matters most to them, from cost to electric vehicle charging stations. Along with information on each public parking facility, such as ADA access, EV inventory, and height limits, ParkPHX will also provide integrated parking reservations and dynamic pricing for participating partner facilities. The web-based application is intended to allow all demographics to easily access the tool. Reserve your parking ahead of time the next time you visit downtown at parkphx.com!

Please join your Cactus Park Precinct Commander Hein along with officers who serve for Coffee with a Cop at Ronnie's Cafe at 4323 W Cactus Rd on April 30th at 8:00am. This is a great opportunity to come out and meet the members of our police department that make up the Cactus Park Precinct.

The officers of the Cactus Park Precinct actively work to address criminal activity in our community, and we like to highlight a small fraction of this work with you, our community and business leaders. Regularly, the showcased examples start from a call for service from an engaged community member like you.

In an Emergency or to report suspicious activity 911 | To report a crime or non-emergency 602-262-6151 option #4 | Silent Witness 480-WITNESS

On March 26, 2025, as part of Cactus Park Precinct’s crime suppression operation, the Motor Unit conducted a large-scale, one-day, traffic impact plan. This plan focused on the southern portion of our precinct from 43rd Avenue to Black Canyon Freeway. The results are as follows:

This is an incredible number of traffic stops by the Motor Unit. We appreciate their commitment to traffic safety in Cactus Park Precinct.

If you have any questions or concerns in your area or are looking for ways to be more involved in your community, please click on the link below and contact your area Community Action Officer.

The City of Phoenix is ready to launch the community survey. This survey asks questions on a wide range of topics around life in our community, from what residents think is working, to where they see a need for improvement, providing feedback that is used to calculate ongoing satisfaction scores. The survey is one more way to gather information from residents in our effort to more holistically understand neighborhood issues and enhance our responsiveness to community priorities.

The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and is available in both English and Spanish. The survey system sets response targets based on Census data to ensure community representation. Survey responses will be anonymous.

The survey is served up to residents on various websites and social media platforms. Residents can also respond to the survey directly with this link.

We’ve also created a survey landing page on Phoenix.gov to answer questions, including the security and privacy of the survey.

Do you know someone looking for a job or even exploring a career change? Come be a part of one of the best midsize employers in the state of Arizona!

DVUSD's annual career fair will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. - noon at the district office at 20402 N. 15^th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027.

News From Washington Elementary School District

WESD Offers Summer Kindergarten Program

Registration for our free, four-week, half-day kindergarten readiness program, Jumpstart, is now open! Available at 27 locations in the WESD, the program will be offered this summer from May 27 to June 19. During the program, children will make friends, learn kindergarten routines and practice kindergarten readiness skills. Free breakfast and lunch are also included!

To participate in the program, children must be registered for kindergarten in a WESD school for the 2025-2026 school year. Kindergarten registration can be completed online at https://www.wesdschools.org/kindergarten or in-person at the WESD Welcome and Registration Center, located at 3200 W. Cholla Ave.

To register for Jumpstart classes today, please visit: https://www.wesdschools.org/jumpstart

WESD Accepting Tax Credits

Have you filed your taxes yet? There’s still time to make a tax credit donation to a WESD school and have it apply to your 2024 taxes! Your donation gives back to our students by providing them with the opportunity to participate in field trips and succeed in extracurricular activities!

Donating is simple! You can either stop by your school office to complete a tax credit form or visit here to make your donation online. We are thankful for your support!

WESD Governing Board to Host Listening Sessions

WESD Governing Board Community Listening Sessions April 2025.png The WESD Governing Board is committed to enhancing student success through the Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) Framework, a research-informed approach endorsed by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS). As part of this commitment, the Board previously engaged in facilitated study sessions to develop Board Goals and Superintendent Guardrails – essential elements that will shape the District’s direction and decision-making. Before finalizing these goals, the Governing Board wants to hear from you – our community.

Your feedback is invaluable in ensuring that the Board’s goals and guardrails reflect the needs and priorities of students, families and educators. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts by completing this survey in English or Spanish and/or by attending one of their upcoming listening sessions shown in the image. Thank you for being a vital part of our students’ success!

News From Glendale Union High School District

Glendale Union High School

The Glendale Union High School District, in partnership with TOPS, is offering free sports screening physicals for all students preparing for the 2025-26 school year. This valuable opportunity will take place on Saturday, April 5, at Sunnyslope High School from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

These physicals provide students with an excellent way to ensure they are ready to participate in sports for the upcoming school year. We encourage all student-athletes to take advantage of this free service.

For more information, please visit https://www.guhsdaz.org/

Greenway High School

Congratulations to the Greenway High School Tennis teams for their outstanding performances at the District tournament!

The Boys Tennis team claimed 1st place as a team, with Frank Linehan securing 2nd place in the Gold Singles division. Brenden Hoganson and Brayden Odom earned 2nd place in Gold Doubles, while Boston Gadsby and Brayden Odom also placed 2nd in Silver Doubles. Kein Hoang demonstrated great determination in Silver Singles.

The Girl's Tennis team placed 3rd overall, with Lily Walker finishing 2nd in the Gold Singles bracket. Chelsea Brand also earned 2nd place in Silver Singles. Lisara Oliver and Jaelynn Cordero secured 4th place in Silver Doubles, while Julie Bias and Veda Asllani showed great effort in the Gold Doubles division.

We are incredibly proud of all our student-athletes for their hard work and dedication!

Cortez High School

Cortez High School recently hosted a career fair featuring representatives from a variety of local schools and companies. Students had the opportunity to explore a wide range of fields, including science, technology, arts, healthcare, and business. This event offered valuable insights into potential career paths, allowing students to ask questions and learn more about their future opportunities.

A special thank you to Corey McCallum, our College & Career Specialist, for his dedication and enthusiasm in organizing this event. His efforts not only made the career fair possible but also inspired students to begin planning for their futures with excitement and confidence.

Interested in serving on Phoenix's Boards and Commissions?

District 1 is seeking community leaders interested in serving as the District's representative for various boards and commissions, such as the Village Planning Committee.

Vice Mayor O'Brien has been appointed chairperson of the Economic Development & Housing Subcommittee, and is also a member of the Public Safety & Justice Subcommittee. Visit the Council Subcommittee webpage for the schedule of public meetings.