

about 87,000 net new jobs a year, the last two years, and we're on pace to be number one again this year. the City of Phoenix has led the nation in job creations, the Valley and the city. And as a result, in the three big areas we focused on, and I've focused on since I was mayor, one is jobs. In a short four years we've done amazing things in the city by doing something different, by bringing together a whole lot of companies and people and organizations, and doing a lot of great projects all at once so they converge together, not just the old-fashioned way of a project at a time. And we really have been a city on the rise. On the rise, and, in fact, I said, about to soar. and it really discusses -Īnd the subtitle there is "Phoenix: 21st Century City and Still on the Rise." I talked about that we are a 21st century. Well now, onto other subjects, perhaps not quite as important, but the State of the City, was there a particular theme you focused on, in terms of what you said about where we're at? and just for a little good luck, I had a Triple Espresso and went and said "hi" to the fans. Right after this show, the Phoenix Suns will be playing the Spurs.

here now to tell us more is Phoenix Mayor, Phil Gordon. talking to a crowd at phoenix convention center, the mayor cited public safety as one of his top priorities. phoenix mayor, Phil Gordon delivered his "State of the City" speech yesterday. Good evening, I'm José Cárdenas, welcome to "Horizon". ""Horizon"" is made possible by contributions from the Friends of Eight, members of your Arizona PBS station.

those stories are coming up next, on ""Horizon"". Plus, the Mayor of Phoenix is here to talk about the challenges facing his city. We'll visit the Phoenix Art Museum, where some rare and beautiful cars are showing-off their "curves of steel". Tonight on ""Horizon"", saving for college using a 529 Plan, we'll take a look at the pros and cons. A discussion about 529 plans, a relatively new investment tool that provides tax benefits for people who use them to save money for college.ĪZ Commission for Postsecondary Education – 529 Plan Information
