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June 2007
• June 29, 2007 - Gilbert 5th-fastest-growing U.S. city
• June 29, 2007 - Arizona's cities
Arizona's biggest cities and where they rank nationwide behind No. 1 New York.
1. New York: 8.2 million people.
5. Phoenix: 1.5 million.
32. Tucson: 518,950.
38. Mesa: 447,500.
72. Glendale: 246,500.
76. Chandler: 240,595.
78. Scottsdale: 231,000.
115. Gilbert: 191,500.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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• June 27, 2007 - You can vote early in September 11 city election
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Phoenix voters will have an opportunity to vote by mail in the Sept. 11 election for mayor and city council members in districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 and on six ballot measures. Request forms to vote by mail – now the most popular way for Phoenix residents to cast ballots in city elections – are being mailed this month to all registered city voters.
You’ll need to sign the request form and mail it back in order to receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Early ballot request forms also are available at phoenix.gov and at city public service counters and city libraries.
Early ballots will be mailed beginning in early August to voters who have submitted requests, but your signed request must be received by the City Clerk no later than Friday, Aug. 31.
The election is open to all Phoenix residents who are registered voters and reside within the city limits at least 29 days prior to the election.
In addition to voting by mail, residents may cast early ballots between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays from Aug. 13 through Sept. 7 at Phoenix City Hall, City Clerk Department, 15th Floor, 200 W. Washington St., and other sites.
For voters with disabilities who may need accommodations in the voting process, electronic voting equipment now will be available at early voting sites and other locations selected to serve the disability community. The new equipment will accommodate various types of disabilities to enable all voters to vote independently.
For more information, visit phoenix.gov or call 602-261-VOTE (8683) or 602-534-2737/TTY.
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• June 26, 2007 - Homeless Need Help Staying Cool in the Summer
| When the temperatures soar and the hot summer days are upon us, many homeless people who live on the streets do not have their basic needs met.
The city of Phoenix is asking people to donate the following items - unopened water bottles, sunscreen, new underwear, white socks, white T-shirts and prepackaged snack items such as individually wrapped cookies and crackers - that will be distributed to the homeless. Cash or check donations to supplement the donated items also are welcomed. The program runs from June 4 to Sept. 28.
“Arizona’s hot summer days coupled with hot summer nights can be devastating to people who are unable to avoid them. Older people, children and people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to extreme temperatures,” said Councilmember Greg Stanton, District 6. “We're asking the community to assist us by donating items that will keep those who are most vulnerable cool and protected during the long hot summer.”
Tax-deductible donations may be delivered to the city's four Family Services Centers: Travis L. Williams, 4732 S. Central Ave., 602-534-4732; John F. Long, 3454 N. 51st Ave., 602-262-6510; Central Phoenix, 1250 S. Seventh Ave., 602-534-1250; and Sunnyslope, 914 W. Hatcher Road, 602-495-5229. The centers are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
The donated items are distributed by local homeless outreach teams from Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development, Stand Up for Kids, Community Bridges, HomeBase Youth Services, Connection to Care Team, The Salvation Army Project HOPE, Health Care for the Homeless, TERROS, Southwest Behavioral Health Service PATH Outreach and US Vets.
For more information, call 602-262-4520.
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• June 25, 2007 - Celebrate Independence Day in Phoenix
Families will have three opportunities to join in free celebrations that honor military veterans and offer great fireworks shows for the Independence Day holiday.
"After Dark in the Park," which will be 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Deer Valley Park, 19th Avenue and Utopia Road, will feature local entertainment, games, food and a fireworks display at 8:45 p.m.
"Light up the Sky" will be 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Maryvale Baseball Park, 3600 N. 51st Ave. It will feature games and other attractions for young kids, special youth activities, information booths and a fireworks show that will begin at 9:30 p.m.
The "Fabulous Phoenix 4th" will be 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, at Steele Indian School Park, Third Street and Indian School Road. It will feature rides and other activities for children, local entertainment, food vendors and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
For those who want to see an early fireworks show, there will be a special display at 9 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Rose Mofford Sports Complex, 9833 N. 25th Ave., as part of a softball tournament. |
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