Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tolleson public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in business jobs
West Valley Regional Partnerships
The Mayor proclaimed West Valley Day, spotlighting the regional partnerships in economic development, transit, arts and public safety that the small city leans on to compete with bigger neighbors.
Downtown Revitalization and Economic Development
New ribbon-cuttings (cafés, hotels, an African market) are bringing shopping — and sales tax dollars — back to Tolleson instead of leaking to other cities. Next year's focus: beautifying the 91st Avenue and Paseo de Luces entrances to help attract a downtown grocery store. The Mayor also noted two restaurants recently closed and asked staff to recruit replacements.
Retail Building Next to Aquatic Center
The city is spending up to $3 million to add a four-suite retail building with a drive-through along Van Buren, banking on the aquatic center to draw tenants — one is already interested.
Del Sol Jewelry opens; Tohono O'odham partnership celebrated
Vice Mayor Davis cut the ribbon on a new family-run jewelry store, and the Mayor recounted marching in the Tohono O'odham Nation's rodeo parade in Sells to thank the community for years of grant support to Tolleson.