Councilman Carlos Galindo-Elvira

Wishing a joyful and meaningful Passover to all who celebrate. May this season of reflection, freedom, and renewal bring peace to your home and community.
Chag Pesach Sameach!

Proud to see this project through to the finish line — not just as a Councilmember, but as someone who calls South Phoenix home. This moment is about more than infrastructure; it’s about opening the rest of Phoenix to the beauty, culture, and history that lives and thrives in our community. South Phoenix has always been special — and now, more people will get to experience it for themselves.

📢 Call for Authors! Phoenix Public Library is now accepting applications for local authors starting April 1 through May 11, 2025.

🌵Local authors are invited to submit their work and, if selected, will placed on an approved author list. Authors on this list will be invited to the Local Author Fair in November and may take part in additional programming throughout the year. Learn more about it! https://bit.ly/4hTfYqA

📚We’re celebrating National Library Week April 6-12! Today is Right to Read Day. It’s a day for readers and library lovers to observe the right to read... whatever they want.

📚PPL makes that happen with unique and diverse collections both on the shelves and online for all age groups.

📙Erin MacFarlane, our Library Services Director, has chosen what she wants to read for Right to Read Day. Go get what you want to read at your local PPL!

Yesterday, I joined Mayor Kate Gallego, Councilwoman Stark and Councilwoman Laura Pastor, and our community to unveil Phoenix’s AIDS mural at the Parsons Center for Health and Wellness. This powerful piece honors HIV advocacy and our commitment to ending the epidemic.

Grateful to all who made this possible—art brings us together for a healthier, more inclusive future!

I’m proud to congratulate Shannon Johanni on her appointment as Director of the Office of Accountability and Transparency. Her leadership and experience will help strengthen trust and accountability in our city.

Read my full statement below! ⬇️

Today, we celebrate César Chávez Day, recognizing the life and legacy of a leader who dedicated himself to improving the lives of farmworkers and strengthening communities. His values of service, perseverance, and unity continue to inspire generations.

May we honor his memory by uplifting one another and working together for a brighter future. Sí se puede!

A Big Step Forward for District 7! 🏠✨

Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of a new shelter and resource center in District 7, a major step forward in supporting those experiencing homelessness. This facility isn’t just a shelter—it’s a lifeline to stability, resources, and hope for our community.

Tackling homelessness requires compassion, collaboration, and action, and I’m proud to see Phoenix making real investments in solutions.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life. Together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive city!

🔗 Read more: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-navigation-center-opens-providing-300-shelter-beds-job-support-services-homeless.amp

It was a privilege to host Andrés Chávez, grandson of César Chávez, in District 7 as he shared his grandfather’s powerful legacy with students from Tolleson Union High School District. Hearing him speak about justice, perseverance, and activism was a reminder of how César Chávez’s work continues to inspire new generations.

A huge thank you to Andrés for visiting and to the students who engaged in this important conversation. The fight for equality and dignity for all workers lives on through each of you! ¡Sí se puede! ✊🏽🌱

https://www.westvalleyview.com/youth/tolleson-union-school-district-students-hear-about-chavez-s-legacy/article_5e7a9a8e-fe09-11ef-8b4c-631042c4ee71.html

Last Friday’s Latinas Shaping the Future Breakfast was nothing short of amazing. Being in a room filled with strong, brilliant, and passionate women reminded me just how powerful we are when we come together.

To every woman who showed up, shared a conversation, and poured into this space—thank you. Your stories, energy, and presence made this event truly special.

A huge shoutout to our incredible panelists The Funky Latina Elyssa Bustamante, from the office Rep. Yassamin Ansari Maria Lopez, Valle del Sol’s Angelina Bravo, and Aliento’s Founder Reyna Montoya, our amazing MC ABC15 Arizona’s Nicole Gutierrez, and our thoughtful Moderator The Arizona Republic’s Elvia Diaz. You all brought so much wisdom and heart to the discussion, and I’m beyond grateful for each of you.

Let’s keep pushing forward, lifting each other up, and shaping the future—together.

Statement on the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) and Use Tax rate increases: