Talk:John Giles (mayor)

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Accuracy issue with entry re: housing reform

The following paragraph is an incomplete picture of Mayor Giles role in housing reform in Arizona:

In 2024, Giles opposed bipartisan Arizona state legislation to increase housing supply in the state amid a housing shortage. The legislation proposed to remove red tape by restricting the abilities of Arizona cities from mandating home owners associations, minimum home sizes, and community amenities. Giles argued that "silencing our neighborhoods is not the solution to the housing crisis."

The following updated content provides additional context that fairly contrasts the limited information above:

In 2024, Giles was recognized by the Arizona Housing Coalition as the Housing Champion of the Year. ^[1] The Arizona Housing Coalition said of Mayor Giles, "His tireless efforts have not only reshaped the landscape of Mesa but have also brought housing dreams within reach for countless individuals and families." ^[2] Under his leadership, Mesa adopted a Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness. ^[3] The plan includes the City of Mesa's Housing Path to Recovery and Off the Streets Program, which provides temporary housing. ^[4]

In March of 2024, he joined Arizona Mayors in opposition to Arizona state legislation HB 2570, also known as the Arizona Starter Homes Act citing that the bill would "Strictly limit our cities' land planning authority..." and that "silencing our neighborhoods is not the solution to the housing crisis." ^[5] The legislation proposed to restrict the abilities of Arizona cities from mandating Home Owners Associations, minimum home sizes and community amenities.

^ "Housing Champion of the Year". Arizona Housing Coalition. 2024.
^ "Arizona Housing Coalition Award Winner" (PDF). Az Housing Coalition. 2024.
^ "Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness". City of Mesa. 2024.
^ "Mesa Housing Path to Recovery and Off the Streets". City of Mesa. 2024.
^ "Phoenix-area mayors blast controversial housing bill they say would 'silence our neighborhoods'". Az Central. 2024.

MesaAZ2024 (talk) 17:41, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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[:1-1] "Housing Champion of the Year". Arizona Housing Coalition. 2024.

[:2-2] "Arizona Housing Coalition Award Winner" (PDF). Az Housing Coalition. 2024.

[:3-3] "Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness". City of Mesa. 2024.

[:4-4] "Mesa Housing Path to Recovery and Off the Streets". City of Mesa. 2024.

[:5-5] "Phoenix-area mayors blast controversial housing bill they say would 'silence our neighborhoods'". Az Central. 2024.

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