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Councilman Greg Stanton's
North Central News Column
January 2006
Supporting Strong Civic Programs All Through the Year
Happy New Year to you and your family. There’s no better way to start 2006 than with a big thank you to many who have helped make our community successful.
Thanks to all of you who filled out U.S. Census survey forms last fall. The Census sent the critical surveys to one out of every 13 households in Maricopa County, including more than 27,000 in the city of Phoenix. The people of Phoenix batted nearly a thousand, with virtually every household that received forms returning them. That is a great effort from our residents and the city, county and federal workers who helped get word out about the program.
Here’s why the special mid-decade count is important for Phoenix. Our return rate means Phoenix will receive more state dollars to pay for important things like police and fire protection, programs for children and seniors, libraries and parks. Survey responses from you and your neighbors ensure that Phoenix will get as much of the funding as possible to keep all of the above running strong.
As chairman of the City Council Education Subcommittee, thanks to all who supported their local schools through the Arizona Education Tax Credit program. Hundreds of north central residents donated up to $300 to extra-curricular activities like athletics, band and before- and after-school academic clubs. Those who gave will get the money back as a dollar-for-dollar credit on their 2005 state taxes.
The tax credit dollars are critical for Phoenix schools citywide. Call your local school or school district for more information on how you can give in 2006, or you can call the Phoenix Youth and Education Programs Office at 602-495-0314.
Extra-curricular activities can be the key to developing future musicians, scientists, teachers, artists and athletes. They are crucial programs for our schools and our students. Your donations help those programs to continue.
I also want to thank some unsung heroes in our city, Phoenix neighborhood code enforcement officers. Their job is to keep neighborhoods cleaner and safer for all of us. They do important work in our community and sometimes their work puts their safety at great risk. That’s why we will be pursuing state legislation to protect our neighborhood code enforcement officers.
Congratulations to all who are working to support and preserve the historic North Central Avenue Streetscape/Murphy Bridle Path. The area was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. That follows last year’s listing on the Phoenix Historic Property Register. These significant steps protect the area and acknowledge its historic significance. I was proud to commemorate the Streetscape/Bridal Path, along with Mayor Gordon and residents last May. It will be maintained as a gem for the community and continue boosting our quality of life. Thanks to all the people who worked on this effort from the North Central Homeowners Association and our Phoenix Historic Preservation Office.
I wish you a happy and healthy 2006 and I look forward to working with you to make our community as strong as possible.
Phoenix City Councilman Greg Stanton represents north central Phoenix. If you have any questions about any issues, please feel free to call Councilman Stanton's office at 602-262-7491, send an e-mail or visit phoenix.gov/district6.
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