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Phoenix Council moves to name new downtown transit hub after Rep. Greg Stanton

Calls to name it instead for Ed Pastor came from late congressman’s family, others

This artist’s rendering shows plan for a new transit station at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Van Buren Street, along with a 32-story, mixed-use tower and 21-story student housing tower. Phoenix City Council on Wednesday advanced an effort to name the transit hub, scheduled for completion next year, after U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Staton. (Courtesy city of Phoenix)

Phoenix City Council advanced an effort on Wednesday to name a new downtown light rail and bus station after U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton.

The 7-2 vote came over objections that the center be named instead after late U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, led by his daughter Laura Pastor, who sits on the council.

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Phoenix Council moves to name new downtown transit hub after Rep. Greg Stanton

Calls to name it instead for Ed Pastor came from late congressman’s family, others

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