Councilwoman Laura Bastotte outlines 2025 achievements in District 4 and goals for 2026

Councilwoman Laura Bastotte summarized 2025 accomplishments for Phoenix’s District 4, saying the year ‘‘was a year of action in District 4.’’ She highlighted new parks, multiple affordable-housing projects, veterans services, community events and the opening of the South Central Light Rail Extension.

Bastotte said District 4 ‘‘invested more than $100,000’’ in local projects last year and noted partnerships that supported job fairs and neighborhood events. She said the office held a listening session to explain the Phoenix Cares response box and to connect residents to services.

On housing and veterans’ services, Bastotte pointed to several openings and groundbreakings in District 4, including Acacia Heights 2 (66 affordable/workforce units), Osborne Point (48 units of supportive housing) and La Esperanza Terrace (96 affordable units). She said she ‘‘was proud to advocate for $2,000,000 in funding’’ for Osborne Point, which offers on-site services and links to transit and veteran health resources.

Bastotte described community programming funded through participatory budgeting and announced that District 4 residents will be eligible to apply for up to $5,000 to fund local projects. She also recounted neighborhood cleanups, movie nights in parks, Bike to Work Day revival and a district-wide job fair with partners including Phoenix Parks and Recreation and Valley Metro.

On transit, Bastotte called the South Central Light Rail Extension a ‘‘historic’’ milestone, noting it completed a 15-year project to connect light rail at South Central Phoenix; she also noted her role as chair of the Valley Metro Rail Board of Directors.

Bastotte closed by thanking residents, volunteers and community partners and by offering holiday greetings and an optimistic outlook for 2026.

The address was delivered by Councilwoman Laura Bastotte and focused on neighborhood investments, housing and services in District 4.