Navarro: Thank you and goodbye

Dear Tempe community,

As I step down from my role on the Tempe City Council after 16 years of dedicated service, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the honor of serving this incredible community.

Reflecting on my time in office, I am filled with pride for what we have accomplished together.

Achievements and Milestones

During my tenure, we have seen significant improvements in our city:

• Public Safety: Enhanced our police and fire departments, ensuring a safer Tempe for all residents.
• Neighborhood Improvements: Initiated programs to strengthen community ties and improve local amenities.
• Parks and Recreation: Expanded and upgraded our parks, providing more green spaces and recreational opportunities for families.
• Housing Initiatives: Worked tirelessly to address housing affordability and increase access to quality housing.
• Education Initiatives: Remained staunch advocate to fully fund high-quality Tempe PRE-K in the elementary school district.
• Wastewater Testing: Supported nationally-recognized wastewater testing program to track and monitor opioid use in the community.

Community Collaboration

None of these achievements would have been possible without the collaborative efforts of my fellow Tempe City Councilmembers, city staff, and, most importantly, you — the residents of Tempe.

Your feedback, participation in city events and unwavering support have been the driving force behind our progress.

Thank You

Thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in me over the past 16 years. Serving you has been one of the greatest honors of my life.

I look forward to continuing to serve and support Tempe in new ways in the future.

Councilmember Navarro's last Tempe City Council meeting is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 27.

Councilmember-elect Nikki Amberg, Councilmember Doreen Garlid, Councilmember Randy Keating and Mayor Corey Woods will be sworn in at 6 p.m. on July 1 at Tempe City Hall.