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January 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

New City Council District Boundaries 

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New year, new City Council boundaries! After completing Redistricting with community input and City Council approval, new City Council District boundaries are now in effect.

Find your Council District: phoenix.gov/mayorcouncil/find-my-council-district


 
 
 
 

Department of Justice Investigation Community Update

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The City of Phoenix is inviting community members to attend community presentations on the status of the Department of Justice (DoJ) Investigation of the Phoenix Police Department. Each of these community presentations will be given by a member of the Phoenix Police Department's Executive Staff, and a member of the City of Phoenix Law Department.

I encourage all District 8 residents to attend the upcoming South Mountain Precinct community meeting TODAY at 6:30 PM at the South Mountain Community College Library (7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042). Let  your voice be heard! I hope to see you there.


When: TODAY 

Location: South Mountain Community College Library

Address: 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042


Community members can provide feedback or give input directly to the DoJ at 866-4322-0335 or email  phoenix.community@usdoj.gov. You may also contact the Phoenix Police Department Liaison Team at ppd.dojinvestigation@phoenix.gov.
 
 
 
 

Public Open House - Proposed Walking Path 

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The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department is hosting a public open house on a proposed walking path alongside 16th Street between Dobbins and South Mountain roads. 

This is a project that the Street Transportation Department is proposing to meet the needs of residents who desire a safer place to walk along the road. Community members are invited to learn more about the proposal at the open house on Thursday, February 1st from 5:30 pm - 6:30pm at Fisher A.M.E Zion Church. 


Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Fisher A.M.E. Zion Church 

Address: 1607 E South Mountain Ave Phoenix, AZ 85042



 
 
 
 


Update on the 24th Street and Broadway Request for Proposal (RFP)

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Please see my letter above regarding an update on the 24th Street and Broadway RFP. In short, there were no proposals received by the January 12, 2024 deadline. Once the RFP is officially canceled, we will receive feedback from the pre-proposal meeting attendees and return to the community with direct negotiation options. 

If you have any questions, please contact my office at council.district.8@phoenix.gov. 


 
 
 
 

Edison-Eastlake Community Connection Fair

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Join in on a FREE collaborative event on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Edison Park (901 N. 19th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006). 

Community Against Trafficking and Exploitation, along with the Edison-Eastlake Community Connection Fair, will host a community gathering featuring experts in mental wellness, substance abuse, healthcare, and social services. The event will also include participation from key City services such as Phoenix Police, Neighborhood Services, and Parks and Recreation.

Expect a day filled with interactive activities, refreshments, and insightful talks from knowledgeable presenters. 


Date: Saturday, January 27th from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Edison Park 

Address: 901 N 19th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006


 
 
 
 

2024 Scholarship Expo

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The College Depot Scholarship Expo is coming!

Join College Depot on Thursday, February 1 at Burton Barr Central Library from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm to get connected to scholarship providers and organizations from around the Valley. Attend a panel presentation and learn how to write a winning essay, receive hands-on scholarship assistance from College Depot staff, mix and mingle, and more. Snacks and raffle prizes will be included. To learn more and to register, please click the button below. 

 
 
 
 

Pay Incentive to Certified Aquatics Staff

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The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is offering up to $3,000 in incentive pay for certified aquatics staff.

The department needs to hire pool managers, assistant managers and hundreds of lifeguards ahead of the 2024 pool season to safely open as many of the City's 29 public pools as possible.

To receive the pay, a person must become certified as a lifeguard, work the entire summer, work a minimum of three days in August, and finish in good standing. The department is also offering a $250 employee referral payment.

Apply now and enroll in lifeguard certification classes below. 

 
 
 
 

2024 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader 

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The Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year program recognizes and honors the outstanding achievements of young people, enhances the perception of youth, and raises community awareness of the positive contributions of youth.

Each year, 16 high school students are selected as council district winners and recognized at an event, along with the teacher who inspired them the most. Each of the district winners will receive a cash award. From the district winners, the two overall winners will be announced and each will receive an additional cash award.  

Winners from each council district, and the citywide Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year, will be recognized at an event and in city publicity materials. District winners also will have an opportunity to participate in citywide programs and special appearances to promote youth issues.   

The City of Phoenix Youth and Education Office is currently accepting applications for the Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year. Applications will close on Friday, February 23. To learn more and to apply, click the button below. 


 
 
 
 

Phoenix Residential Water Conservation Survey 

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We want to hear from you! The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is partnering with ASU's Landscape Architecture program to conduct a research study to identify relevant ways for Phoenix residents to save water. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. Join the culture of conservation and take the survey below. 


 
 
 
 

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This email was sent by Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington at 200 Washington St., 11th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. 


 

This email was sent by Phoenix City Council District 8 at 200 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85003.