Page 12 April 2012 This month’s report from Councilman Sal DiCiccio Phoenix is making signi fi cant progress in the push to cut down on the hassles, expense and time it takes for a business to start up or expand in the city. The ultimate result will be more jobs, a broader and deeper tax base and more economic stability and vitality for Phoenix. The goal is ambitious. We want to make Phoenix the best and easiest place to do business in the nation so that exciting businesses will be able to grow without unnecessary impediment and businesses elsewhere will want to come to Phoenix to set up shop. This effort has been joined by more than 100 citizens, including architects, engineers, neighborhood activists, builders, planners, trades people, bankers, utility representatives and city staff. They’ve been meeting in several groups nearly weekly to cut down on redundant steps and those not adding value or safety. The outcome will be a system of more quali fi ed third-party professionals able to inspect construction work, so it will be even safer. A “Fast Pass” system is being developed for those projects with no zoning or other signi fi cant issues and meet all ordinance criteria and don’t need the level of hand- holding as do more complex projects. So if a retail center has passed all the hurdles already and everything checks out, it doesn’t have to start from scratch in the bureaucracy when a merchant wants to set up or expand his or her business. In his State of the City address earlier this year, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said he wants his city to look at what Phoenix has been doing in cutting business red tape. I think it will be even more valuable for the entire Valley if the whole Phoenix metro area were known for such a business environment. If you’re interested in hearing more about this or other projects or programs, please contact our of fi ce at council. district.6@phoenix.gov and ask to be put on the newsletter list. On a side note, look for signs at local restaurants and other stores directing you to our of fi ce for help with city issues. And thanks to those local business owners who help connect their customers and our citizens to the help they seek. Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio represents District 6, which includes Ahwatukee, Arcadia, Biltmore, East Camelback and North Central. He can be reached at 602-262-7491. 3641 N. 56th Street, Phoenix • 480-945-9537 • www.popphoenix.org Northeast corner of 56th St. and Indian School Preschool Summer Camp! Join us for 8 weeks of Preschool Fun from June 4th - July 27th Weekly enrollment and ű exible scheduling options. Register now for Summer Camp! Petting Zoo • Arizona Puppet Theater • Bounce Houses • Beach Day • Vaca- tion Bible School • Camping Day • Ice Castles • Hawaiian Luau • Happy Birthday America Party • Science Experiments • Food Drive • Circus Crafts • Snow Cones • Summer Olympics • Construction Projects • Water & Sand Play Schedule for Holy Week and Easter Come and worship with us during Holy Week and Easter! Palm Sunday , April 1~ Maundy Thursday , April 5~ Good Friday , April 6~ Easter Day , April 8~ Worship at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Worship at 7 p.m. Worship at 12 noon and 7 p.m. Breakfast, served by the youth, 8:30-11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, 10:15 a.m. Worship at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Pa P S a Pa P ©2012 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Member SIPC. CS15996-48 (0611-3788) ADP63317ABUQ (03/12) Join us for our free financial workshops. Information about the financial issues that matter most to you. That’s what you get when you attend free workshops at your local Schwab branch. Space is limited. To reserve your spot, call (602) 553-7908 or visit www.schwab.com/workshops. Financial insight and expertise. It’s just around the corner. Phoenix Biltmore Branch 6350 N. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 553-7908 Women and Investing: Get Started With Investing April 30, 2012 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Funding Your Paycheck in Retirement May 1, 2012 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan May 3, 2012 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Streamline Your Trading With StreetSmart Edge® May 3, 2012 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Get workshop information.

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