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Phoenix Parks Foundation Pays Tribute To Councilmen Michael Johnsons, Tom Simplot

The Phoenix Parks Foundation paid tribute to Councilman Tom Simplot and Councilman Michael Johnson, each serving out their final year in office. Johnson, who is endorsing Pastor Warren Stewart as District 8 his successor, and Simplot were recognized during the 2013 Dinner in the Park - Moon Over So ... More >>

Black Leaders in Phoenix Struggle to Retain Power in a District They've Historically Controlled

Pastor Warren Stewart Makes Phoenix City Council Candidacy Official

Although we heard a couple weeks ago that Pastor Warren Stewart was going to run for Phoenix City Council, he's made it official today.Stewart is now one of two African-Americans who are running for the Phoenix City Council seat in District 8 -- which is currently held by Vice Mayor Michael Johnson ... More >>

Lawrence Robinson Joins Race for Phoenix District 8 City Council Seat, Drama Follows

The race for the Phoenix City Council seat in District 8 -- a seat that has been held by African-Americans for the past 46 years -- has been further complicated for those who are determined to keep that streak alive.Phoenix School of Law professor and Roosevelt school district board member Lawrence ... More >>

Jarrett Maupin: White Candidate for District 8 City Council Seat Is Attempted "Political Lynching of Phoenix's Black Community"

Although the election for the Phoenix City Council seat in District 8 -- a seat that has been held by African-Americans for the past 46 years -- is still months away, race is definitely going to be an issue.Several people, including leaders in Phoenix's African-American community, already have publi ... More >>

Pastor Warren Stewart to Run for Phoenix City Council's 8th District Seat in Bid to Continue Streak of African-Americans, Source Says

African-Americans have held the Phoenix City Council seat in District 8 -- which is currently held by Vice Mayor Michael Johnson -- for the last 46 years.That streak could be in jeopardy later this year, since Johnson is term-limited, and the district doesn't have the same demographic makeup as it d ... More >>

Phlava on Changes to the Scottsdale Nightlife Scene, Spinning in Strip Clubs, and Why Paris Hilton's DJ Set Was Horrible

If you miss out on Phlava's set tonight at Red Revolver Lounge in Scottsdale, don't fret. The renowned local hip-hop DJ will be cold kickin' it live at both Sevens Lounge in Glendale or Club Miami tomorrow, followed by his regular Sunday night slot at Amsterdam. Plus, he's one of two residents of th ... More >>

Myst and Suede Hold Final DJ Events This Weekend Before Closing

If you'd like to experience the dancing, debauchery, and DJs of Scottsdale nightspots Myst and Suede, this weekend is your last chance to do so. Clubgoers will be bidding a fond farewell over the next few nights to the Old Town clubs, as both will hold their final DJ/dance nights before closing af ... More >>

Phoenix City Council Delays Vote (Again) on Whether to Give Veolia Transportation a Break on Fines for Poor Performance

The Phoenix City Council has yet again postponed making a decision on whether to give Veolia Transportation, a company that operates city buses, a pass on fines assessed for poor performance. Vice Mayor Michael Johnson made a motion to withdraw the item, and the council agreed 8 to 1. Councilman Ji ... More >>

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton Announces Mayor's Office Staff Appointments

​About two weeks after being sworn in as Phoenix's newest mayor, Greg Stanton announced today members of his Mayor's Office staff, which includes some of the same individuals who worked for him while he was a city councilman or with him at the Attorney General's Office. As we already know, Paul Bl ... More >>

Phoenix Mayoral Candidates and Their Coveted Endorsements from City Council Members

​Several Phoenix City Council members have picked sides in the August 30 mayor's race.Councilman Tom Simplot stands with Phoenix mayoral candidate and lobbyist Wes Gullett, Councilmen Michael Johnson and Sal DiCiccio are on team Peggy Neely, a former councilwoman running for mayor, and Councilman ... More >>

Councilman Claude Mattox, Phoenix Mayoral Candidate, and Super Bowl Junkets

​Phoenix Councilman Claude Mattox won't disclose how many Super Bowl games he attended, but New Times has been able to piece together that he may have attended at least three games.We posed the question as part of our ongoing examination of  elected officials' in jetting off to sporting event ... More >>

Councilman Claude Mattox, Phoenix Mayoral Candidate, and Super Bowl Junkets

​Phoenix Councilman Claude Mattox won't disclose how many Super Bowl games he attended, but New Times has been able to piece together that he may have attended at least three games.We posed the question as part of our ongoing examination of  elected officials' in jetting off to sporting event ... More >>

Madonna: The Comic Book

​As we've already pointed out, rock stars like to write and star in comic books. The best of these comics contain original story lines and fantastical heros and villains, but sometimes, they take a more straightforward, biographical approach.The comic Female Force: Madonna, scheduled to be release ... More >>

Phoenix Councilman Claude Mattox, Other Public Officials Enjoying Concerts, Suns Games in Arena Suite; Incomplete Records Mask How Often

Public officials living the suite life at the U.S. Airways Center.​Phoenix officials have not kept track of who's been kicking back in the city-owned suite at the U.S. Airways Center watching Phoenix Suns games or rocking out to legends like Elton John. But they're supposed to, according to their ... More >>

An Outside Panel Will Probe Whether the PPD's Numbers on Kidnappings Were Cooked

Wes Gullett, Former John McCain Operative, to Run For Mayor of Phoenix

www.uli.org Wes Gullett​We heard a little rumor the other day that Wes Gullett, a deputy campaign manager for Senator John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign and a long-time operative within Arizona's GOP, planned on running for mayor of Phoenix. Today, Gullett confirmed the rumor -- ... More >>

Phoenix PD Used to Smell Sweet Compared to the MCSO -- Now They Both Stink

Phoenix P.D.'s South Mountain Precinct Gets New Commander -- Two Racially-Charged, Highly-Publicized Incidents Later

​A highly controversial precinct of the Phoenix Police Department will have a new commander, Phoenix Police Chief Jack Harris announced yesterday.Phoenix's South Mountain Precinct has been at the center of two high-profile, racially-charged incidents since March, so perhaps a change in leadership ... More >>

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Reign of Terror Becomes State Policy, Thanks to State Senator Russell Pearce and Governor Jan Brewer

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, April 15

Excessive-Force Complaints Against Phoenix PD Down Since 2008, Report Claims

www.motivatedphotos.com​After an incident between Phoenix City Councilman Michael Johnson and a Phoenix police officer ignited tensions between police and minority communities, minority leaders have come out against the Phoenix Police Department, claiming it has a problem with its use of excessive ... More >>

Councilman Michael Johnson Cozies up to the Nation of Islam; and the Fault Line Between Brown and Black in Maricopa County

Has Phoenix PD's Expert Career Criminal Squad Fallen Prey to Office Politics?

Councilman Michael Johnson Gets Support From Hispanic Community; Latinos Call for Examination of Abuse of Force in Phoenix Police Department

James KingPhoenix attorney Danny Ortega and other Hispanic leaders have called for an investigation into the Phoenix Police Department over abuse of power complaints​With members of the Phoenix Police Department looking on, members of Phoenix's Hispanic community gathered in Caesar Chavez Plaza in ... More >>

Phoenix Councilman Michael Johnson Dissed by Police Union He's Supported

In a battle between a former and current police officer, the Phoenix police union's sticking with the cop on the job. ​ Even though the former cop is Phoenix City Councilman Michael Johnson, a longtime union supporter.   Better to stand by Officer Brian Authement, a two-ye ... More >>

Michael Johnson Smackdown: Phoenix City Council Meeting Going On About Cop's Manhandling of Black Councilman

We broke the news last Friday of Phoenix city Councilman Michael Johnson's unfortunate run-in with a Phoenix police officer at the scene of a residential fire in his neighborhood.   ​ It's been the talk of the town, and the Phoenix City Council is meeting at this hour in closed sess ... More >>

Scoop! City Councilman (and Retired Cop) Michael Johnson Manhandled by Phoenix Cops, Lands In Hospital

Phoenix police imminently are expected to discuss a recent incident outside the home of Councilman Michael Johnson in which the cops allegedly handcuffed the elected official and dragged him across the ground.  ​Sources from both the Phoenix Police and Fire depar ... More >>

Councilman Michael Johnson's Phoenix Police Altercation Taken Seriously Because of "Who He Is," PPD Says

www.phoenix.gov Phoenix City Councilman Michael Johnson​An unnamed Phoenix police officer may have messed with the wrong bull. The Phoenix City Council will hold an executive session on Monday to try to get to the bottom of an incident this morning, where one of its members was handcuffed a ... More >>

Councilman Michael Johnson's Altercation With Phoenix Officer Strains Local NAACP's Patience With Top Cop Jack Harris

america's voiceonline.org City of Phoenix Public Safety Manager Jack Harris​ Even before this morning's press conference to discuss the alleged abuse of power by an unnamed Phoenix police officer against City Councilman Michael Johnson, we're told that top city officials met with loca ... More >>

Phoenix Cop Accused of Roughing Up Councilman Michael Johnson Identified; Will Remain on Duty -- For Now

Phoenix police officer Brian Authement. Sweet hoops, dude​Phoenix police have finally identified the officer who allegedly roughed up Phoenix City Councilman Michael Johnson early this morning and police officials say he will remain on duty -- for now, anyways.Brian Authement, 27, is the officer b ... More >>

Councilman Sal DiCiccio Purges Two Planning Committees of Their Skeptics. Bring on the Developers!

David Cavazos, Phoenix's New City Manager, May Owe His Job to a Plugged-In Developer

Nope, They Weren't Listening -- Phoenix City Council Approves Cab Contracts

  ​Yesterday, we pointed out errors, ommissions, and outright deceit in one of the proposals for cab service at Sky Harbor International Airport. We asked if City Council members were listening. After today's council meeting, we have our answer. They weren't. Now, technically ... More >>

CityScape: Chef Aaron May and Mojo's Among Nine New Tenants Announced Today

Jonathan McNamaraChef Aaron May serves hungry Phoenicians at the CityScape topping out press conference. How do you get 500 Phoenicians to stand outside in the heat at 8 a.m.? If you're Cityscape, you get local chef Aaron May to make them breakfast. May will be bringing an "Asian noodle house" and ... More >>

Phoenix City Councilman Michael Johnson Honors Willy Northpole as "Friend of the City"

William OgluinWilly Northpole: "Friend of the City"Phoenix-born hip-hop artist Willy Northpole can add another accolade to his growing resume of accomplishments on Monday, June 22, as Phoenix District 8 Councilman Michael E. Johnson honors Northpole as an official "Friend of the City."Northpole grew ... More >>

Phoenix City Council Chooses Sal DiCiccio; Gordon, Baier Flip Flop to Lend Support

By a vote of 5-3, the Phoenix City Council today chose former councilman Sal DiCiccio to finish the term of Greg Stanton, who resigned last week to take a job with Attorney General Terry Goddard. DiCiccio was nominated only after the council deadlocked on the nomination of Sal Rivera, an atto ... More >>

Bird Boycott

The truculent tweeter tackles Mayor Phil, PHX City Council hypocrisy, and goofball prez wanna-be Fred Thompson

Downtown Downer

A parking crisis for urban pioneers at the Orpheum Lofts

Leveled?

Proposals on their way to the Phoenix City Council could put the historic warehouse district in jeopardy

Citizen Fame

Journalists honor their own at annual fete

Drinking Buddies

Councilman's bar stays in business thanks to helpful liquor board action

Public Access

Phoenix frames its artistic identity

Naked Jungle

PETA's a no-show for a much-hyped cage match with Barnum & Bailey

Guard Slack

Reports raise new questions about city councilman's airport security contract

On Guard

State's resources woefully inadequate for regulating private security guards

Caught Off Guard

Councilman's company sends unlicensed guards to Sky Harbor, DPS records show

Exalted Ruler

This New Phoenix city council member hides his leadership ties to a notorious speakeasy

Cause for Complaint

Why didn't Phoenix officials take a councilman's concerns more seriously?

HEAR NOT EVIL

A DEAF STUDENT SOUNDED THE ALARM; A HUSH FELL OVER THE SCHOOL.