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\"Pending final gate assignments and starting next February, Taiwan's Starlux Airlines intends to launch a nonstop flight between Sky Harbor and Taipei,\" Gallego said, crediting Sky Harbor, the city's economic development department, GPEC and U.S. Customs for helping secure the service.

Why it matters: Direct international air service is significant for business travel, cargo (including semiconductor components), and connecting Phoenix to Asian markets. The mayor framed the route as part of the city's efforts to support global business ties tied to the semiconductor cluster and other exporters.

Details: Gallego said the planned flight will operate three times weekly on Starlux's A359 aircraft. She thanked airline executives and local partners for their work arranging customs and airport resources. Earlier in the program, Steve Cisneros, vice president of airport operations for Southwest Airlines, greeted the audience and described Southwest's local workforce and operations; the mayor also noted that Sky Harbor's carriers added new service to 21 destinations over the past year.

Discussion vs. decision: The address reported an airline's intention and credited partners for negotiations; the mayor framed the announcement as pending final gate assignments rather than a concluded municipal contract or vote.

What’s next: The mayor said the city and airport will continue to work with carriers and partners to finalize gate assignments and support international route development.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 State of the City Address","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Kate Gallego announced that Taiwan's Starlux Airlines intends to launch nonstop service between Sky Harbor and Taipei beginning next February, and highlighted Sky Harbor's growing route network and role in regional economic development.","taxTitle","Events, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona","taxId",80566,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6233207,"Phoenix expands heat-response and alternative 911 programs as homelessness programs show results",104,2421000,2525000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3424024-f29c22896e6e5904b8ebc01d10594081&start=2421&end=2525","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3424024-f29c22896e6e5904b8ebc01d10594081/thumbnail_2421000.jpg","/articles/6233207/Arizona/Phoenix-expands-heat-response-and-alternative-911-programs-as-homelessness-programs-show-results","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233207-5a196f25be6e9870f8844b4dba3d26cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162066&Signature=Fn~ZtF0-5qAkagIm8GKnTbgpMR2biElFu5Fhb7ioFLV6TYQ2806okIMI8tM6-xYJIibe26hscN7sbv4V4p5XvtKw3U53gDx2SvJvvW0nGvKIGzAEXT2eRjhXRaE94ncxWHbyujUhtG57~j9w657CCuxSbrwumMXKdwSkCD1rhAEAtmJkrATIKX23mu--PXqvRgRbvaYl1vKOnKV5fR79cIe4mmiOc5gJXnmg5sR3jheN10WL92QvWhzFLPbncae~pCd-VtpeKqBQuIwIdrvtAW3AswoEM3v20HpBH3GVoWuhzAJtuTOrcUjWHY39txkDjNfo4krUjdU81yXG2BGHZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Kate Gallego described efforts to reduce heat-related harm and shift appropriate 911 responses away from police by expanding alternative responses and services for people experiencing homelessness.

\"A significant change for Phoenix is recognizing that not every 911 call requires a response from a police officer,\" Gallego said, and she highlighted the fire department's community assistance program as an alternative mental-health-focused response for many unsheltered calls.

Why it matters: Phoenix faces extreme heat and an unsheltered population that often requires services beyond traditional policing. The mayor said alternative response and cooling infrastructure reduce emergency calls and help move people into shelter and treatment.

Details and outcomes: Gallego said last year the community assistance response team handled more than 10,000 calls for service and that many of those were transferred from police. She said heat-related 911 calls dropped by 20% after the city opened a 24-hour cooling center and launched other pilot programs, and she said shelter outreach helped move more than 900 people into stable shelter, nearly 100 of whom were children.

The mayor shared a case study: Deshawn (name used in speech) was at a bus stop, said he had mental-health and substance-use struggles and suicidal thoughts, and was transported by the community assistance team to a behavioral health clinic and received treatment. The mayor also cited Crystal and Ralph, two people who were helped into housing and recovery after city-supported services and transitional housing, and noted the city's Office of Homeless Solutions has worked with partners to help more than 12,000 people end homelessness since the office became permanent three years ago.

Discussion vs. decision: Gallego described the city’s programs and past outcomes and noted continued expansion of cooling centers and alternative-response capacity; she did not record a new ordinance or vote during the address.

What’s next: The mayor said the city will operate 24-hour cooling centers, continue wraparound services, incorporate new cooling technologies (including a modular cooling tower system used at Keys for Change), and work with neighboring jurisdictions to increase capacity during extreme heat.","Mayor Kate Gallego described expanded cooling centers, a growing community assistance response team, and the city's Office of Homeless Solutions' work in moving thousands into housing; she cited reduced heat-related 911 calls and specific client success stories.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6233211,"Phoenix launches water coalition, outlines Rio Salado redevelopment and Cave Creek reclamation upgrades",149,1872000,2021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3424024-f29c22896e6e5904b8ebc01d10594081&start=1872&end=2021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3424024-f29c22896e6e5904b8ebc01d10594081/thumbnail_1872000.jpg","/articles/6233211/Arizona/Phoenix-launches-water-coalition-outlines-Rio-Salado-redevelopment-and-Cave-Creek-reclamation-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233211-cc2c12430a2c4641fcb2d76ff3eefd01/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162066&Signature=EKH5VvzAD5kHwXX56jcXGerRdp58ktj2Yd1or6tAeGFGozSyicVmMzary-voR3Pwei8dY88yMYLemQPIyL8jhCirFXVUId4RdNa~-W-JMv1zczxJGqCCsfkwqeAd3-nJp1UvfzSFRxug5kzEM41DWpkRZh-MdS-0wRTSkyKfRHz4INli187SJXICpd5R3sfcKAkkZt664ys5eNSnLRrb5Cza0C7RG1r7gaLzWe6ZstUVlchKLgu1r7qdk-c9FKUvvVigBD8aUWsAUNGERZzrbyDLdSk9pmJ9JKMA63zYwEaOvNpXkvTFrAdOew1oZCVdQls9qgq5hjSKpJ0Hy38W3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Kate Gallego said the city is strengthening water security through a new business, agricultural and community coalition and investments in large-scale conservation and advanced water treatment.

\"This new network of business, agricultural, and community leaders are joining forces to support Arizona's water security,\" Gallego said, announcing the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline in partnership with the Central Arizona Project.

Why it matters: Water supply and Colorado River conditions directly affect Phoenix’s growth and economy. The mayor emphasized conservation, advanced purification, and collaborative regional planning as central to maintaining municipal services and enabling new development.

Details: Gallego said per-capita water use in Phoenix has fallen more than 30% over the last 30 years and that the State Department of Water Resources confirmed the city met its goal to reduce per-capita use to 55 gallons per day five years ahead of schedule. She highlighted the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant, which the mayor said will include advanced water purification technology by 2027 and will augment supply sufficient for about 25,000 households.

Gallego also described plans to reimagine the Rio Salado river corridor: with the opening of the South Central Light Rail Extension imminent, the city plans multimodal walking and biking infrastructure, acquisition and redevelopment of key sites along the river, and partnerships with tribal partners and neighboring cities for coordinated redevelopment.

Discussion vs. decision: The mayor announced coalition formation and project plans but did not present a specific ordinance or vote during the address. She described purchased sites and plans for future redevelopment work already enabled by voter-approved funding.

What’s next: The mayor framed the Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline and the Cave Creek upgrades as ongoing, multi-year efforts that will involve regional partners and continued city investment.","Mayor Kate Gallego announced a Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline with the Central Arizona Project, highlighted per-capita water-use reductions, and described plans to redevelop Rio Salado and bring advanced purification to the Cave Creek Water Reclamation Plant.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6233217,"Phoenix says it met Housing Phoenix goal early, signals housing trust fund to keep momentum",77,2932000,3009000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3424024-f29c22896e6e5904b8ebc01d10594081&start=2932&end=3009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3424024-f29c22896e6e5904b8ebc01d10594081/thumbnail_2932000.jpg","/articles/6233217/Arizona/Phoenix-says-it-met-Housing-Phoenix-goal-early-signals-housing-trust-fund-to-keep-momentum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233217-efafb2f1ad31946dbbd7be5aa6f53176/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162066&Signature=hgp7ws9wMnWwNajO9ysYjzJhJAidMztqr3LrR02hbXxWNGcZl~DdSod2tecaiqhPwcOKWCQoqwRQaSB6XdZDy5r6mSZHt62~AwWrElgnxth1ukQu-ABEqYmWf0VnUil5cMjeKOJXdZ8I0guiauoyWIvxvRr1D7po-2bqzHwARMQqJVU3iMl8MADYcccaK2jCZo17FyJW34jnsQtwItJ~JxZve0rDvkEf6mcA4aFTag4-O3v45YkOiJVIJBlZubOe5cXUxA0q1qCwmfmj8vLC3shyqj3wW4C3oo8Fa0bCgd~hCyWDByHV7UXcVNqhJQwWGw80VipCLi3QBWOFHjsHBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Kate Gallego said the city has met and slightly exceeded a key housing goal and will seek a housing trust fund through the city council to continue affordable housing investments.

\"We met that goal 5 years ahead of schedule, and surpassed it by nearly 3,000 units,\" Mayor Kate Gallego said in describing the Housing Phoenix Plan's progress toward creating or preserving 50,000 housing units.

Why it matters: The mayor framed the achievement as evidence that long-term, targeted investments can produce new affordable units and help end homelessness. She said the city will continue work by buying land from school districts and prioritizing affordable housing on city-owned parcels.

Details from the speech: Gallego said the city has purchased land from school districts for housing and is replacing dated public housing with new developments. She said a Phoenix housing trust fund will be considered at the next city council meeting to sustain investment in affordable housing. The mayor told personal stories to illustrate impact, including a resident named Celia who moved into a city-supported affordable housing complex called the Reserve At Thunderbird and described improved stability for her family.

Discussion vs. decision: The mayor announced the council will consider creating a Phoenix housing trust fund at the next council meeting; that is a future council action rather than a completed vote announced during the address.

Context and limitations: The speech referenced multiple factors that affect housing affordability — inflation, supply chain disruptions, interest rates and tariffs — and the mayor acknowledged those influences when discussing ongoing challenges to building new homes.

What’s next: Gallego said city leaders will bring a housing trust fund proposal to council \"tomorrow,\" indicating the initiative will be formally considered at the council meeting following the address.","Mayor Kate Gallego told attendees the city met its five-year goal to create or preserve 50,000 housing units five years early and will propose a Phoenix housing trust fund at the next council meeting to continue affordable housing efforts.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6233221,"Phoenix highlights TSMC expansion and city-backed apprenticeships as path to high-paying jobs",137,1337000,1474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3424024-f29c22896e6e5904b8ebc01d10594081&start=1337&end=1474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3424024-f29c22896e6e5904b8ebc01d10594081/thumbnail_1337000.jpg","/articles/6233221/Arizona/Phoenix-highlights-TSMC-expansion-and-city-backed-apprenticeships-as-path-to-high-paying-jobs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233221-0fa73f6ffe23b67b916edd6170de9367/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162066&Signature=F34SlGeOM5xrm1nIE80JTIFGC4QHjkahFPf-ASOnHzIv3Ss4mao7Xh2XcxYOHh9jbHAN3OJd~dvRFPZtmfzGfzMn2shKpajeMMTei6Wg~-L0-n7HMN2lBWrEGwCWbI4g~vOeMtLX9INuJm47OsL~PbY-JZL2VBFyMTeWqhJh6cevDfOJKjf0FWbGKDaXCjktYOlrDWndGIO1S5NX4C5NYBQ5~1JYhYLczMHmldSxJbHNBPWgvB79zWxG~ymfUZMv88Htz09qGpdS99-kJ5pGgbyr5Ur-AR9HnEAf2s4-J7hkaaCrbdXT0nphA01PX9RlMDVR4LCPOH-XcdkIb0VRJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Kate Gallego said Phoenix is capitalizing on major semiconductor investment and is working to connect residents to the resulting jobs through apprenticeships and new workforce programs.

\"The world's most advanced semiconductors are now manufactured right here in Phoenix,\" Mayor Kate Gallego said, noting that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has grown its local investment since 2020 and that the city is sponsoring apprenticeship programs to help residents access those jobs.

Why it matters: The mayor presented the semiconductor cluster as a driver of high-wage opportunity and regional economic growth. City-backed training and an announced talent accelerator are intended to turn large capital investments into long-term local employment rather than only attracting outside workers.

Gallego said TSMC's initial 2020 commitment of $12,000,000,000 helped change the local economy and that the company has since expanded its investment; she described a much larger total commitment as transforming Phoenix into a premier semiconductor manufacturing hub. The mayor also said the city is sponsoring a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program tied to TSMC and highlighted individual participants to illustrate outcomes. \"These apprenticeships are the building blocks of prosperity for Jennifer and Nolan's families, putting them on track to 6 figure salaries,\" Gallego said.

Gallego described two apprentices whom the city spotlighted: Jennifer Dela Cruz, introduced in the speech as an apprentice equipment technician who completed a Quick Start Semiconductor Technician Training course; and Nolan Cottingham, described as a process technician and a graduate of Boulder Creek High School. Both were presented as examples of residents who moved from lower-wage work into semiconductor jobs after participating in training and apprenticeship programs the mayor said the city helped promote.

The mayor also outlined a planned employment corridor called Halo Vista, described as a 2,400-acre development near TSMC that the city expects to host up to 60,000 jobs and the Sonoran Oasis Science And Technology Park. Gallego said the city has convened partners to support talent development and announced Innovation '27, a talent accelerator that the mayor said will coordinate partners including Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and Maricopa Community Colleges to speed entry into semiconductor-related careers.

Discussion vs. decision: The speech described city-sponsored and partner-run programs and investments; it did not record a formal council vote or ordinance during the event. The mayor said the city is \"sponsoring a first of its kind apprenticeship program\" and described Innovation '27 as a prioritized city initiative, indicating executive direction and partnership but not a new enacted ordinance presented in the address.

Background and related details: Gallego also noted that Semicon West will be held in Phoenix (a scheduling announcement) and said the number of travelers between Phoenix and Taipei has increased, framing the labor and logistics benefits of direct air services for the semiconductor supply chain.

What’s next: The mayor presented the apprenticeship pipeline and Innovation '27 as near-term priorities to link residents to semiconductor jobs and asked partners to continue collaboration on training and placement.","Mayor Kate Gallego highlighted expanded semiconductor investment in Phoenix, described apprenticeships and a new talent accelerator to connect residents to chip manufacturing jobs, and outlined plans for a large employment corridor tied to TSMC.","actionData","errors"]

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