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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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Blog for Arizona: Firefighters, Carpenters, Flight Attendant, Construction, Iron Workers, and Teachers Unions Endorse CD Three Congressional Candidate Yassamin Ansari
Below is a letter from various union groups endorsing the candidacy of Arizona Congressional District Three Candidate Yassamin Ansari. “We are the men and women who respond to you, your families and your communities’ medical and fire emergencies. We are the men and women who build and maintain your infrastructure.
Hoodline: Phoenix City Council Passes Heat Safety Ordinance as Sky Harbor Airport Workers Rally for Better Conditions
Service Employees International Union reported that their members “endured for weeks on end unsafe working conditions” without sufficient access to shade, potable water, or medical care as temperatures soared.
KJZZ: Phoenix leaders approve up to $14 million for trees and shade
“There are very data focused tree equity scores out there that demonstrate that those particular areas of Phoenix are very much left behind when it comes to equitable access to trees and shade,” said Councilwoman Ansari.
KJZZ: Phoenix tests new water fountains to provide chilled water year-round
A new pilot program in Phoenix is increasing public access to chilled water. The city recently installed two fountain prototypes downtown.
Vice Mayor of Phoenix proposes solution to helping homelessness
Ansari is calling for a “housing first approach,” wanting to provide emergency housing immediately, then treatment.
Vice Mayor Year in Review Recap Video
As my Vice Mayor term comes to an end, I’m reflecting on all that we accomplished in 2023.
Press
GIFFORDS PAC Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Congress
GIFFORDS PAC Endorses Yassamin’s campaign.
Statement from Yassamin Ansari Following Tonight’s Results
“This close race is a testament that every vote really counts and I could not be more proud of the dedicated staff and volunteers who organized for every single vote over the past year.”
Statement from Yassamin Ansari on Today’s Vote Tabulation
“We are still hard at work ensuring that every vote is counted. Thank you to the thousands of voters who made their voices heard in this election. Together, we will continue to deliver progressive results. Our work has just begun.”
Congressman Seth Moulton Endorses Yassamin Ansari for Congress
Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Serve America PAC endorse former Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari for Congress PHOENIX, AZ – Today, Congressman Seth Moulton and Serve America PAC announced their support for former Phoenix Vice Mayor and City Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari in the race for Arizona’s Third Congressional District. After
Ansari Campaign Releases Poll Showing Former Phoenix Vice Mayor Up 11 Points
In the last 92 days of the Democratic primary election in Arizona’s Third Congressional District, former Phoenix Vice Mayor holds an 11-point lead against her main opponents in this race.
Former Phoenix Vice Mayor Ansari Delivers Decisive Victory in First AZ-03 Primary Debate
Vice Mayor Ansari’s clear win in last night’s debate showed voters in Arizona’s Third Congressional District why she has the experience, the policy knowledge, and the campaign to continue to deliver for them in Congress.
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