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Simplot replaces outgoing Director Carol Ditmore, who has led the department since 2017.  "When I was approached about the possibility, I immediately jumped at the chance," Simplot told The Arizona Republic. "The timing is crucial and with the federal funding that will become available and is available and with the surge in homelessness on our streets, it feels as if this is our time as a community, as a state, to really address this in a meaningful and sustainable way."  Ducey also announced $500 million of federal funds to combat homelessness in Arizona. The money comes from the st...

Former Phoenix City Councilman Tom Simplot will take over as director of the Arizona Department of Housing to work on homelessness and housing issues.

Gov. Ducey appoints Tom Simplot to Arizona Department of Housing Flickr and last updated 2021-05-05 15:00:52-04 PHOENIX — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has appointed a new Director of the Arizona Department of Housing. On Wednesday, Ducey announced former Phoenix City Councilman Tom Simplot will spearhead a new state effort to combat homelessness and housing instability. With the appointment of Tom Simplot to Director of @AZHousing, we’re moving full steam ahead on our efforts to protect vulnerable individuals and families. Tom has years of invaluable experience and leadership in enha...

Mary Anne Carter submitted her resignation after four years at the arts agency.

Conventions and an estimated $300 million in lost revenue. i should probably also mention that major league baseball's annual all-star game is scheduled for phoenix next july. joining us now is tom simplot. thanks for being here. what happened this afternoon that prompted mayor gordon to not seek a vote from the city council about suing over this law? >> well, two of our colleagues issued press releases saying they were not going to support the effort and they didn't think the mayor had the majority of the votes to do that. at the last minute, the mayor pulled us to the side and said the city ...