Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington is welcoming District 8 residents to meet with her, her office staff and various city departments at Energize Eight meetings over the next week.

These organized forums provide residents an opportunity to voice concerns, participate in small group discussions with department representatives, make recommendations and receive updates. Hear from the Neighborhood Services Department, Office of Homeless Solutions, Parks and Recreation Department, Phoenix Police Department, Street Transportation Department and Community and Economic Development Department. To provide flexibility to residents, there are three meetings available.

“I am looking forward to connecting with residents at our upcoming Energize Eight Meetings. These conversations are an opportunity to share your concerns, ask questions, hear directly from City departments, and help shape recommendations for our community,” Hodge Washington stated in her email newsletter.

Matt Giordano

During this week’s meeting at the South Mountain Community Library, we will be joined by Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano. Giordano will be joining to share public safety updates from the police department and engage in discussions about how the department can continue to build trust with the community.

South Mountain

• 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3
  • 6-7 p.m. City department discussions
  • 7-8 p.m. Special Discussion with Phoenix Police Chief Matt Giordano
• South Mountain Community Library
• 7050 S. 24th St.

Laveen

• 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8
• Community Center in Laveen
• 7858 S. 35th Ave.

Central City

• 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9
• Emmett McLoughlin Community Training & Education Center
• 1150 S. 7th Ave.

For special accommodations or to request another city department representative’s attendance (other than those listed above), contact council.district.8@phoenix.gov or 602-262-7493.

Editor’s note: The above was republished from a Phoenix City Council District 8 newsletter.