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Valley leaders tout study quantifying impact of tourism downturn
You don't have to work at a resort or sell souvenirs to be hurt by the downturn in Arizona's tourism industry, a group of Valley leaders said Sept. 22. "Do you know a teacher, a police officer, a firefighter, a librarian?" Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon said. "They're all dependent on tourism because of the sales and property tax it provides."
Runway improvements will mean shorter wait on the tarmac
Federal stimulus dollars are giving airliners a shortcut to their terminals, in addition to putting nearly 300 people back to work, said Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon.
Arpaio investigating Maricopa County supervisor
A Maricopa County supervisor and frequent critic of Sheriff Joe Arpaio is under criminal investigation by the Sheriff's Office. The Arizona Republic reports the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has filed a public-records request with Phoenix officials, looking for information on Mary Rose Wilcox and her husband, former state lawmaker Earl Wilcox.
Mayor launches heat network helping Phoenix homeless, elderly, disabled
The onset of triple-digit heat combined with the tough economy make it more important than ever for businesses to donate bottled water that will help homeless people, the homebound elderly and the disabled, Mayor Phil Gordon said May 5.
