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Why Tempe Mayor Corey Woods voted to rescind controversial parks ordinance

The Tempe City Council made an about-face on a controversial policy earlier this month after facing intense backlash and the ...

Tempe City Council rescinds parks ordinance 2 months after approval

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily ... is the criminalization of homelessness,” said Austin Davis, founder of AZ Hugs. Advocates like Davis claim they were being targeted and cited for helping the homeless by ...
Tennessean

Why do Democrats suddenly sound like Republicans in a liberal city like Tempe? | Opinion

Tempe City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring permits for gatherings of 30 or more people, sparking controversy and a petition drive. While the city says the ordinance is for public ...
ABC15 Arizona

Tempe voters could decide on controversial ordinance on park permits

TEMPE, AZ — Tempe voters could get to weigh in on a controversial ordinance that requires permits and fees for groups of 30 or more to use city parks. The Phoenix Metro Democratic Socialists led a ...