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Yassamin is constantly championing housing affordability, climate action, reproductive freedom, worker’s rights, and education — with proven results.
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NEWS
AZ Central: Phoenix City Council votes to spend $230M on low- and no-emission buses
The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to spend up to $230 million over the next five years to purchase low- and no-emission buses as part of the city’s plans to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
KJZZ: Phoenix approves $230M to buy green buses
Phoenix leaders approved contracts Wednesday worth $230 million to start converting the city’s fleet of buses to low and zero emissions.
Can cities eliminate heat-related deaths in a warming world? Phoenix is trying.
Phoenix hopes a new Office of Heat Response can move fast enough to counter the impacts of deadly heat.
Yassamin Ansari Elected the 2023 Phoenix Vice Mayor
Phoenix City Council elected District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari as Vice Mayor at the January 4, 2023, Formal Council Meeting. She will serve in the position for one year.
Grist: Can cities eliminate heat-related deaths in a warming world? Phoenix is trying.
Phoenix hopes a new Office of Heat Response can move fast enough to counter the impacts of deadly heat.
Phoenix commits $5.3 million for refugee, immigrant services
Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari hopes the council’s approval will show Phoenix is a welcoming, inclusive city for everyone.
Press
Phoenix City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari Raises Over $1M in Campaign for Congress
In Arizona’s Third Congressional District, Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari Announces That Her Campaign Raised Over $1 Million After Leading In Fundraising in 2023.
New Polling in AZ-03 Democratic Primary Shows Wide Open Race
The data reveals the race is tied (Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari with 24% and Raquel Terán with 23%).
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) endorses Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari for Congressional District 3
“The IAFF and its local brothers and sisters in Arizona felt compelled to come out early and show our strong support for Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari and her bid for Congressional District 3,” IAFF District President Stephen Gilman said.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari Raises Over $762k Since Launching Campaign in April
“I’m so grateful for all of our supporters who believe in this campaign to deliver results for Arizonans,” said Vice Mayor Ansari.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari Out Raises All Four of Her Congressional District 3 Opponents Combined
“Vice Mayor Ansari outraising all four of her opponents combined is a testament to her unmatched work ethic and her overall commitment in proving to voters she’s the right leader for Phoenix and Glendale,” Campaign Manager Josh Zaragoza said.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari Sets Congressional District Fundraising Record in Her First Quarter Since Launching
“I am incredibly humbled and grateful to our early supporters in helping our campaign make fundraising history in our district,” Vice Mayor Ansari said.
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