In this episode of “On the Issues,” Councilman Michael Johnson discusses discuss the city’s efforts to prevent foreclosures and our Neighborhood Stabilization Program. He features the new South Mountain Community Library and learns more about Project Nook. He also discusses the importance of flu shots and to close the show, he features “The Blessing Project,” which is a new exhibit in Phoenix that’s been seen by more than a half-million people in different cities across the country.
Select the "Next Screen" icon to see previous shows on topics that include: the 10th Annual Peace Fest, American Heart Association heart healthy stroke prevention. The Councilman also highlights two local organizations, Arizona Women's Partnership, Inc. and the WellCare Foundation, and the valuable work they do in the community.
Other topics include Councilman Michael Johnson honoring city employees during his annual "I Luv District 8" award show. Recipients are employees who have assisted the District 8 staff and residents with outstanding customer service and dedication. (For faster Web viewing, the program is cut into three sections.) Part 1 includes Tracee Crockett and Mary Beth Thompson of the Aviation Department, Sasha Perez with the Mayor's Office and Asst. City Manager Ed Zuercher. Part 2 features Jennifer Turk and Jeffrey Jamison with the Human Services Department; Cynthia Peters, Emmett Boyd and Rene Vera with the Parks and Recreation Department; and Ray Yocopis and Ray Buchanan of the Neighborhood Services Department.
The show concludes in Part 3 with Sgt. Scott McCauley, Officer Christopher Granado and Officer Eric Amato of the Phoenix Police Department; John Chan of the Phoenix Convention Center and Therese Malbrew with the Finance Department.
In previous programs Councilman Michael Johnson talks with Onesimus Strachan and Jennifer Cobb about the Dec. 3-4 PHX Urban Expo. Rhoshawndra Carnes and Kathy Donner discussed the African American Strategic Leadership Group and a story on the organic garden at Desert Marigold School.
Click the Next Screen Icon to see previous programs on the employee training provided by Phoenix O.I.C. and Goodwill Industries. "Every Step Counts" AIDS Walk on Oct. 3 in downtown and the Indian School Road Block Party set for Sunday, Nov. 7.
Also, in the gallery view, Councilman Johnson discusses the 2010 Juneteenth celebration, the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball event, the Summer Respite Program and the Parks and Recreation Department’s pool hours. "Ear Candy," a nonprofit organization that collects musical instruments for schools.
