Phoenix will consider whether it makes financial sense to welcome another major sporting event.On Wednesday, the City Council approved funding a feasibility study to potentially host a Formula E race. Similar to Formula One, Formula E is a single-seater motorsport, but Formula E cars are all electric.“In the only other American city to host this race, the event sold out very
The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to amend the code regulating Accessory Dwelling Units, or guest houses, in residential backyards.
If Arizona's largest emergency homeless shelter wants to keep getting money from Phoenix, it will need to be more transparent. On Wednesday, as the City Council discussed a $4.4 million contract to support Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), Councilwoman Ann O’Brien said she hasn’t seen enough progress over the past two years.
The Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to give up a share of its Colorado River allocation in exchange for money.“This agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation gives us a fantastic opportunity to not only reduce our Colorado River water usage but also to invest the up to $60 million in compensation provided in diversifying our water portfolio and
Arizona saw its first 100-degree day of the year over the weekend. On Monday, the Maricopa Association of Governments and partnering agencies launched a regional Heat Relief Network, which includes 200 locations offering shade, water and indoor cooling centers.
Despite some legal uncertainty, Phoenix leaders have approved an ordinance meant to ban housing discrimination based on a person’s source of income. “Source” encompasses a wide range from paychecks to child support to pensions, but the focus during Wednesday's City Council meeting was on preventing discrimination against residents who get public assistance.