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Executive Committee Spotlight:
Greg Stanton, Mayor, City of Phoenix
Name, title & city/town
Greg Stanton, Mayor, City of Phoenix
Year elected to office
2011
Hometown
Phoenix, AZ
Why did you decide to serve in local government?
Growing up in Phoenix, I saw the commitment my working-class parents made to our community. My dad, Fred, rode the city bus to his job as a shoe salesman and
my mom, Mary Ann, was a devoted educator. My family instilled in me the importance of giving to others, and in that spirit they founded the Christian Needs
Network, a group of multi-faith volunteers who collected clothes, food and diapers for members of their community in need. I knew I too wanted to help others
by serving the public in government.
What are the biggest challenges facing your city or town today?
Phoenix is rising out of the worst recession since the Great Depression, and we have a chance to build a successful and innovative economic future. Some of those
priorities involve bringing new, high-wage jobs to our city, diversifying our economy through smart long-term strategies and sustainable development, and improving
our education and public safety. We also have to make city government more transparent, increasing citizen access to the process, and making your government more
accountable. I've already begun working on these priorities and so far I've been able to make government more transparent by suspending my own show on Phoenix
Channel 11 so the public can watch our policy meetings. The city council and I also approved a program to enhance access for local and small businesses to
participate in the procurement process.
Why is the League important to cities and towns in Arizona?
The League brings our cities and towns together to protect local control. It is at the city level where we can work on the specific needs of our residents and make
our cities and towns more livable. In Phoenix, that involves working within the communities and every neighborhood in every corner of the city. I'm proud that Phoenix
has a more hometown-feel than most big cities because we bring people together who care about their communities and keep local decisions local. |
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League of Arizona Cities and Towns
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
http://www.azleague.org
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