Michael Sullivan officially sworn in as Phoenix police chief
Sullivan was selected in late July to temporarily lead the Police Department after former Chief Jeri Williams announced her plans to retire this year.
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Sullivan was selected in late July to temporarily lead the Police Department after former Chief Jeri Williams announced her plans to retire this year.
On Tuesday, Phoenix leaders will be asked to publicly condemn the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, along with state bans on abortion. If approved, the proposed resolution would state the council’s opposition to national and state restrictions. It also supports full reproductive health care access for all pregnant residents and calls on Arizona lawmakers to
Sullivan also is slated to receive a 9% deferred compensation plan, a $120 monthly cell phone allowance, and a $5,000 relocation reimbursement.
For the first time in his new role, interim Phoenix police Chief Michael Sullivan sat through one-on-one media interviews on Wednesday, his third day on the job.
Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton has announced the city’s first public health adviser. Nicole Dupuis-Witt will address public health priorities and needs across the city. She’ll work with departments that focus on heat response and mitigation, housing and homelessness, senior services and transportation.