I am committed to fighting for neighborhood-friendly legislation. Last year, more than 10,000 street cut permits were filed with the city of Phoenix. City Council offices receive many calls from residents complaining about having to drive over metal plates in the streets and the traffic congestion that results from the street cuts. Most Phoenix residents are not aware that it is not the city but the telecommunications industry that is digging in their street. Increasing city input regarding group homes .
Cities have little say in addressing resident concerns about group homes.
Getting tough on problem liquor establishments . The Police and other city departments frequently face problems due to poorly run liquor establishments, such as criminal activity in the parking lots of liquor stores and bars. Current state law does not allow the Department of Liquor License and Control to address criminal activities that occur in a liquor establishment's parking lot. The City Council supports legislation that will allow the Department of Liquor License and Control to address outdoor onsite problems at liquor establishments. This legislation will provide much needed relief to the neighborhoods and the Police Department.