Page 8 July 2013 2012-13 accomplishments numerous for District 6 By Sal DiCiccio We are at the end of fiscal year 2012-13 and I wanted to keep you up to date on all we have accomplished for District 6. Business reforms/jobs creation Earlier this year I chaired a committee with the goal of making Phoenix the best place in the nation to create jobs. We did it. We instituted 24-hour permitting and inspections. Additionally, we sped up the site plan-approval process by months. This clears the way for business to get permits faster so they can open their doors, create new jobs and continue to make Phoenix one of the best places in the country to do business. Fiscal accountability My effort to force the city to look at cutting waste and inefficiencies has created tremendous savings to the hard-working taxpayers. To date, the city of Phoenix has already seen $79 million in savings by becoming more efficient. In addition, the city has a $43 million contingency fund, the largest in city history. Domestic violence With the help of my colleagues Michael Nowakowski and Thelda Williams, we were able to pass the best-in-the-nation policy on addressing domestic violence. We now have a plan that deals with helping the victims better, but to start a campaign to end this devastating burden on families will take all of our best efforts. If you want to help, text GiveDV to 20222, to contribute. Crime We have made significant progress dropping the crime rate for our district. The statistics are out and I am happy to report that crime in the district is down 14 percent since I took office. Supporting our police is a top priority to me, and our efforts at the city are paying off. Echo Canyon update The council recently passed the final item on the Echo Canyon improvements. For the first time in 20-plus years, the Echo Canyon Trail is receiving much needed renovations. As the summer progresses, the improvements will be completed and this national treasure and gem of Phoenix will reopen and be better than ever. Working with community leaders, neighbors, hikers and the Town of Paradise Valley, I’m proud to have spearheaded these renovations and I look forward to the reopening in the fall. Historic preservation We don’t really know where we are going until we know where we have come Continued on page 16 Thank You, Arcadia... Come join your neighbors and find out what others have discovered, iConsign Stores is the smart way for you to add QUALITY furniture, art & home decor to your home without stressing your pocketbook. CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE, ART & HOME DÉCOR 4633 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix 602-237-5003 www.iconsignstores.com iConsign Stores We do Custom Framing - 50% off your order! take an extra 10% off take an extra 25% off and take an extra 20% off all home decor off all home decor for your Support year!! 1 st during our Plus you can save even more during our Crazy Dayz ! Neil Germundson Toyota Fleet Manager NeilG@RightToyota.com 7701 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale AZ, 85260 480-778-2200 Contact Neil today for your friendly neighborhood discount! 7875 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale AZ, 85260 480-778-2440 Craig Thorpe Honda Fleet Manager CThorpe@RightHonda.com Contact Craig today for your friendly neighborhood discount! Happy Birthday, America! Proudly assembled in the USA Proudly made in the USA for over 30 years! representing students of american and european universities, local and community colleges, high schools and emerging arizona artists. Representing students of Arizona universities, community colleges and high schools, as well as other emerging Arizona artists since 1993. synchro • anthony zeh • 28”h x 20”w x 2.5”d • mixed media on plaster ARTWALK! THURSDAY NIGHTS SCOTTSDALEGALLERIES.COM 480.946.5076 . artonegalleryinc.com 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale Representing students of Arizona universities, SCOTTSD SCOTTSD 480 946 5076 t art ne gallery

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