We hosted more than 20 resource fairs and events, handled hundreds of constituent cases and secured millions of dollars in new investments for my district.

“A year ago, council was presented with a contract that did not even consider low- or zero-emission options,” Ansari said. “[Wednesday], we passed one of the strongest zero-emission transition plans in the country.”

“What this plan does is ensure that we will only be ordering hybrid and zero emission buses after 2024, which will completely then end our dependence on fossil fuel transit in terms of new purchases,” said Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari. 

Phoenix City Council withdraws agenda item discussing 5-year contract with auction

Yassamin Ansari, who represents Phoenix District 7, traveled to the conference to discuss ways to adapt to the effects of climate change.

Members of the public make impassioned pleas for and against the resolution.