Daniel Valenzuela

A Special Message to City of Phoenix Employees from
Councilmember Daniel Valenzuela

As I step down from the City Council, I want to express my thanks for the work you do on behalf of the 1.7 million people of Phoenix.

It has been the highest honor of my life to be a part of a team of public servants who guide our city and deliver the basic services our citizens expect and deserve. A team of over 15,000 city employees as well as thousands of volunteers who give of their time to serve on our many boards and commissions.

Your efforts have built on the foundation of those that have come before us over the course of the 137 years since our incorporation as a city.

You have been a part of making Phoenix a more prosperous city, leading the nation in job growth.

You have helped make Phoenix a safer city.

You have served to make Phoenix a welcoming and inclusive community.

In sum, your contribution to our high quality of life has made Phoenix a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family. Because of you, Phoenix – now America’s 5th largest city – is the envy of communities across the nation.

Thank you for the opportunity to join you these past six years to keep our great city of Phoenix moving forward.

Most importantly, thank you for your service.

Sincerely,

Daniel Valenzuela, Councilman
City of Phoenix, Council District 5

At 5:00 p.m. this evening (Wednesday, July 18, 2018), Councilman Daniel Valenzuela will resign his position as Councilman for District 5. This page will no longer be active as the city of Phoenix Council District 5 after 5:00 p.m.

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REMINDER: Registration for Phoenix Afterschool Center (PAC) for the 2018-19 school year is available now. Register online or in-person: Phoenix.gov/Parks/PAC. PAC is offered at 37 school sites citywide. An experienced recreation staff leads structured enrichment activities and provides homework assistance.

Walk Phoenix Wednesday is back again this week! Stop by and step up to get active!

Want to learn about the water cycle and how we get our water? Sign up for the Family H2O Lab this Wednesday at South Mountain Community Library! Learn more and sign up here: http://bit.ly/2LzJnaK

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The Human Rights Awards are coming for 2019 and recognize those who have made an impact in the quality of life of Phoenix residents. The Living the Dream Award honors youth and adults who represent the ideas of Dr. King and contribute to creating a compassionate and socially just community, while the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who’s actions of promoting civil rights and social and economic justice, for at least 10 years, has made Phoenix a better place to live. Nominations are accepted here (https://bit.ly/2L4KjY5) and are accepted until October 5.

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Check out this week's Sizzling Summer event at Cielito Pool, this Saturday at 11 am! https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks/2192