Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari

💪WORKER WIN: Phoenix became the first city in AZ to codify heat safety requirements for our contracted workers w/ a 7-0 vote.

I’m so proud to have led this effort alongside labor leaders & my colleagues — a vital step to make us the most heat-ready city in the country.

Thank you Councilwoman Betty Guardado and Councilwoman Laura Pastor for always standing on the side of workers. Your advocacy over the years has made Phoenix a much better, safer, and more dignified place to work. I know you’ll keep delivering more reform in the years to come.

And the biggest thank you goes to SEIU Airport Workers United, UNITE HERE Local 11, Ironworkers Local 75, UA Local Union 469, National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, and the many other labor unions who have advocated for better worker protections for years.

Unions make our workforce better, stronger, and healthier every day. ✊🏼

Such an exciting day attending the official Estrella Bookmobile launch at Santa Maria Park!

The Phoenix Public Library bookmobile will serve this D7 region as it awaits the Estrella Civic Space Park and Branch Library, coming soon thanks to GO Bond funding.

📚🚌 You can check out the bookmobile schedule at www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/bookmobile

No better way to spend my last formal meeting than with one of my favorite constituents, Mark Rodriguez!

Yesterday, he spoke in person at council chambers for the first time and then got to meet some of the councilmembers.

Mark tunes into every single council meeting and often advocates for more things to do in Laveen. It’s only “hasta la vista” for now, Mark.

The whole D7 team is sincerely going to miss you 💛

I’m still feeling so proud of the solidarity and energy we created at our 3rd Annual Nowruz 2024: A Global Night Market.🪻🪞🌱

At a time where hate and discrimination is at an all time high, Phoenix remains a strong example of growing diversity and resilience in action.

Nowruz Pirooz to all who are celebrating in Phoenix tonight and across the globe!

Today, I informed my colleagues at the City of Phoenix, AZ USA that I will be resigning my position as Councilwoman for District 7 on Mar. 28.

It’s been the honor of my lifetime to serve over 1.6M residents and help build a more equitable, sustainable and stronger city.

The fifth largest and fastest growing city in the country is undergoing a transformative period that demands thoughtful approaches to challenges including affordable housing, climate and water security, and community safety.

Through our collaborative work, we have delivered quality city services and advanced forward-thinking policy and programming that will allow future generations to not only thrive in our city, but be proud of doing so as Phoenicians.

I continue to believe Phoenix is one of the most dynamic and promising cities in the world. Innovation, culture, and grit has created a burgeoning ecosystem of stewards who want to take our city to the next level, and I’m so excited for our shared future.

I sincerely look forward to the opportunity to serve Phoenicians in the years ahead.

TODAY: Join my office and over 30 community partners in welcoming the Persian New Year this Saturday!🪻🪞✨

Enjoy food, art, shopping, dance & a resource fair for Phoenix’s refugee and immigrant communities.

Get your ticket at nowruzphx.com – this event is FREE admission.

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors who made this event possible: Rafi Law Group, Phoenix IDA, Arizona Public Service - APS, City of Phoenix Arts and Culture, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Chicanos Por La Causa - CPLC, Noble Ground Coffee, Verizon Connect and Salt River Project.

From Phoenix to around the world, Ramadan Mubarak 🌙

It’s a heartbreaking time for many in our Muslim community.

May this holy month bring us all renewed hope for unity, understanding and lasting peace.

🌎This , let’s empower and celebrate women one purchase at a time. For many refugee and immigrant communities, entrepreneurship is not just a calling but a powerful way to create self-reliance and resilience in a new home.

So, we’re shining a light on some incredible local and woman-owned businesses that will be at our Nowruz 2024: A Global Night Market! From sharing their traditional foods to curating unique services, these women are the heartbeat of our local economy.

Give them a follow:
Habbouz Cuisine
Pary's Daughter
Lala's Lemonade and Mocktails / Food Truck Next
Afghan Student Association at ASU + TFFAW Inc

Let’s support and uplift these incredible entrepreneurs on March 16th — free admission!

📚 Ended with the amazing 4th and 5th graders at Imagine Desert West Elementary in Maryvale!

They had questions about homelessness, how we’re protecting construction workers (many of their parents) and my day to day duties as a Councilwoman — such a smart bunch!

Now until 6pm, go support small businesses at the Arizona arab women expo💛

Thank you, Ghada, for inviting me and coordinating this free market to build a supportive community of female entrepreneurs.

I went home with some delicious za’atar and knafeh for my road trip to Tucson up next!