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Sheraton Phoenix Crescent to become "attainable luxury" apartments

Metrocenter's transformation is fueling plans to turn a shuttered luxury hotel into apartments.

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per Trillium Management president Kenneth Losch.A swanky, landmark hotel in north Phoenix that&#x27;s been shuttered for several years will get new life as &quot;attainable luxury&quot; apartments near the planned <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Metrocenter mall redevelopment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/11/19/metrocenter-demolition-metropolitan-mall-redevelopment" data-vars-content-id="99633901-acd1-4e00-a1b5-e3d391d02865" data-vars-headline="Sheraton Phoenix Crescent to become &quot;attainable luxury&quot; apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/11/19/metrocenter-demolition-metropolitan-mall-redevelopment" target="_self">Metrocenter mall redevelopment</a>.Why it matters: That area of north Phoenix is in the midst of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive transformation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2022/11/21/phoenix-metrocenter-mall-billion-dollar-redevelopment" data-vars-content-id="99633901-acd1-4e00-a1b5-e3d391d02865" data-vars-headline="Sheraton Phoenix Crescent to become &quot;attainable luxury&quot; apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2022/11/21/phoenix-metrocenter-mall-billion-dollar-redevelopment" target="_self">massive transformation</a> and the redevelopment of the Sheraton Phoenix Crescent will add to the area&#x27;s renewal.

Amazon's Zoox brings driverless car testing to Phoenix

Zoox will map the Valley and open a Scottsdale operations hub.

Amazon&#x27;s driverless cars are coming to Phoenix, the company announced on Monday.Why it matters: Alphabet-owned <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Waymo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/04/waymo-phoenix-expansion" data-vars-content-id="e8dd3499-84f1-48c0-b01d-1c0afa203c0e" data-vars-headline="Amazon&#x27;s Zoox brings driverless car testing to Phoenix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/04/waymo-phoenix-expansion" target="_self">Waymo</a> has taken over the Valley with its popular robotaxis and competitors are looking to get in on the autonomous vehicle action.

Feds subpoena Arizona Senate for debunked 2020 audit records

It comes amid fears that the Trump administration will exert federal control in the midterms.

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A federal grand jury subpoenaed records from the Arizona Senate&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="debunked &quot;audit&quot; of the 2020 election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/02/22/arizona-attorney-general-audit-findings-withheld" data-vars-content-id="909e69ef-872e-4c50-bce5-8533f10212cd" data-vars-headline="Feds subpoena Arizona Senate for debunked 2020 audit records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/02/22/arizona-attorney-general-audit-findings-withheld" target="_self">debunked &quot;audit&quot; of the 2020 election</a> in Maricopa County amid fears that the Trump administration will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="attempt to assert control" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/13/kristi-noem-election-security-maricopa-county" data-vars-content-id="909e69ef-872e-4c50-bce5-8533f10212cd" data-vars-headline="Feds subpoena Arizona Senate for debunked 2020 audit records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/13/kristi-noem-election-security-maricopa-county" target="_self">attempt to assert control</a> over this year&#x27;s midterms.Why it matters: The audit, largely <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="funded" data-vars-click-url="https://azmirror.com/2021/07/28/election-conspiracy-theorist-groups-paid-5-7-million-for-the-arizona-audit/" data-vars-content-id="909e69ef-872e-4c50-bce5-8533f10212cd" data-vars-headline="Feds subpoena Arizona Senate for debunked 2020 audit records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://azmirror.com/2021/07/28/election-conspiracy-theorist-groups-paid-5-7-million-for-the-arizona-audit/" target="_blank">funded</a> by groups loyal to President Trump and supportive of his false claims that he won Arizona in 2020, reached <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="erroneous and inaccurate conclusions" data-vars-click-url="https://azmirror.com/2021/09/24/arizona-audit-a-multitude-of-unsubstantiated-claims-and-no-proof-of-fraud/" data-vars-content-id="909e69ef-872e-4c50-bce5-8533f10212cd" data-vars-headline="Feds subpoena Arizona Senate for debunked 2020 audit records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://azmirror.com/2021/09/24/arizona-audit-a-multitude-of-unsubstantiated-claims-and-no-proof-of-fraud/" target="_blank">erroneous and inaccurate conclusions</a>.

Voters could get chance to reshape Arizona's redistricting process

Democrats say a plan to reshape Arizona redistricting would harm Native American representation.

Arizonans may get a chance to overhaul the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2022/12/08/arizona-first-election-new-redistricting-maps" data-vars-content-id="5e28f45a-98cb-420f-91cb-c0c5b0a64fd0" data-vars-headline="Voters could get chance to reshape Arizona&#x27;s redistricting process" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2022/12/08/arizona-first-election-new-redistricting-maps" target="_self">commission</a> that redraws the state&#x27;s congressional and legislative districts every decade.Why it matters: A proposal under consideration in the Legislature would ensure that a single tiebreaking vote can&#x27;t give one party control of what&#x27;s intended to be an independent process that determines who represents Arizonans in Congress and the Legislature.

It's Election Day in Tempe

Seven candidates are vying for three seats in the March 10 election.

Tuesday is Election Day in Tempe, with seven <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="candidates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tempe.gov/government/city-clerk-s-office/election-information/meet-your-city-council-candidates" data-vars-content-id="eb3bc0da-1703-47e3-a76f-00a22c6a89cb" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s Election Day in Tempe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tempe.gov/government/city-clerk-s-office/election-information/meet-your-city-council-candidates" target="_blank">candidates</a> vying for three City Council seats, so make sure to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cast your ballot" data-vars-click-url="https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/where-to-vote.html" data-vars-content-id="eb3bc0da-1703-47e3-a76f-00a22c6a89cb" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s Election Day in Tempe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/where-to-vote.html" target="_blank">cast your ballot</a> by 7pm.State of play: Three incumbent councilmembers — Jennifer Adams, Arlene Chin and Berdetta Hodge — are seeking reelection.

Maricopa County 2025 election results

Voters throughout Maricopa County had a handful of local issues to weigh.

Voters throughout Maricopa County had a handful of local issues to weigh this election cycle.Zoom in: Here&#x27;s how results shook out as of 7pm on Thursday. More than 672,000 ballots have been tabulated, and just over 36,000 remain uncounted.

Spilsbury concedes in Mesa City Council recall election

Julie Spilsbury lost her seat in a high-turnout recall election shaped by national politics.

Mesa City Councilmember Julie Spilsbury conceded defeat in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recall election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/10/23/mesa-city-council-recall-election-julie-spilsbury-dorean-taylor" data-vars-content-id="e300b88e-8ab6-4ea8-98cb-fcc2ab75f369" data-vars-headline="Spilsbury concedes in Mesa City Council recall election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/10/23/mesa-city-council-recall-election-julie-spilsbury-dorean-taylor" target="_self">recall election</a> that pitted the Kamala Harris-endorsing Republican against an opponent backed by the conservative activist group Turning Point.The big picture: The race has largely revolved around national political flashpoints, including support for President Trump and transgender policy issues.

How to vote in Arizona's Nov. 4 local elections

Mail-in ballots, drop box locations and replacement deadlines—all in one place.

Off-year <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="elections" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/politics" data-vars-content-id="a7da95b4-b774-4f4e-ab13-487fad84bdcd" data-vars-headline="How to vote in Arizona&#x27;s Nov. 4 local elections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/politics" target="_self">elections</a> tend to garner a lot less attention, but there are still important, hyper-local issues worth your time this Nov. 4.Why it matters: In these lower-turnout races, each vote carries significant weight.

What school bonds and overrides do

These voter-approved tools help districts fund repairs, teachers and programs.

About 20 Valley school districts are asking voters to increase their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/federal-revenue-schools-map" data-vars-content-id="47bc4ba3-f1b9-4a6a-9507-60e43034fe4c" data-vars-headline="What school bonds and overrides do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/federal-revenue-schools-map" target="_self">funding</a> through mechanisms called bonds and overrides.Why it matters: School districts argue the money they receive from the state isn&#x27;t enough to maintain programs like art and music classes or make necessary building repairs.

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Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani defends competitive 6th House District seat

Maintaining this competitive seat will bolster what's expected to be a narrow GOP majority in the U.S. House.

Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani will serve a second term representing Arizona&#x27;s<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" 6th Congressional District" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2022/10/24/arizona-congressional-seats-gop-make-gains" data-vars-content-id="29d207c1-f48b-4214-8370-d8aa4228ebc7" data-vars-headline="Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani defends competitive 6th House District seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2022/10/24/arizona-congressional-seats-gop-make-gains" target="_self"> 6th Congressional District</a>, the AP reports. Why it matters: Maintaining this competitive seat in Arizona will bolster the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="GOP&#x27;s narrow majority" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/14/house-republicans-majority-congress-mike-johnson" data-vars-content-id="29d207c1-f48b-4214-8370-d8aa4228ebc7" data-vars-headline="Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani defends competitive 6th House District seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/14/house-republicans-majority-congress-mike-johnson" target="_self">GOP&#x27;s narrow majority</a> in the U.S. House.

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert reelected in Arizona's 1st District

He defeated Amish Shah in the competitive congressional district.

Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. David Schweikert has defeated Democratic challenger Amish Shah in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="highly competitive 1st Congressional District" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/10/21/shah-schweikert-house-arizona-first-district" data-vars-content-id="42b65780-685f-481d-86af-026d9f7b0684" data-vars-headline="U.S. Rep. David Schweikert reelected in Arizona&#x27;s 1st District" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/10/21/shah-schweikert-house-arizona-first-district" target="_self">highly competitive 1st Congressional District</a>, the AP reports.Why it matters: With party control of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. House still in flux" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/07/house-election-results-control-count" data-vars-content-id="42b65780-685f-481d-86af-026d9f7b0684" data-vars-headline="U.S. Rep. David Schweikert reelected in Arizona&#x27;s 1st District" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/07/house-election-results-control-count" target="_self">U.S. House still in flux</a>, national Republicans and Democrats are watching every uncalled competitive race in the country.

President-elect Trump wins Arizona

Trump's victory in Arizona means he swept all seven swing states.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President-elect Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="5698a939-ddcf-4486-b158-f4ea84d0c2d4" data-vars-headline="President-elect Trump wins Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President-elect Trump</a> has defeated <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vice President Harris" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/kamala-harris-us-election-2024" data-vars-content-id="5698a939-ddcf-4486-b158-f4ea84d0c2d4" data-vars-headline="President-elect Trump wins Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/kamala-harris-us-election-2024" target="_self">Vice President Harris</a> in early Arizona ballot returns, the AP reports.Why it matters: The presidential race has already been called for Trump, but the outcome in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="battleground Arizona" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/11/13/arizona-swing-state-focus-group" data-vars-content-id="5698a939-ddcf-4486-b158-f4ea84d0c2d4" data-vars-headline="President-elect Trump wins Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/11/13/arizona-swing-state-focus-group" target="_self">battleground Arizona</a> could provide insight as to which party has the upper hand heading into future statewide elections.

When Arizona's new abortion measure will take effect

It could be a while before the protection fully kicks in.

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Arizona voters overwhelmingly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="approved Proposition 139" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/11/06/proposition-139-arizona-abortion-access-act" data-vars-content-id="b92d6821-0bf7-4503-9794-4fc1f62f6e7e" data-vars-headline="When Arizona&#x27;s new abortion measure will take effect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/11/06/proposition-139-arizona-abortion-access-act" target="_self">approved Proposition 139</a>, which will enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.Yes, but: It could be a while before the protection fully kicks in.Why it matters: The many Arizona laws that currently ban or limit abortions — namely, the state&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="current 15-week ban" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/03/24/arizona-abortion-ban-15-weeks-roe-mississippi" data-vars-content-id="b92d6821-0bf7-4503-9794-4fc1f62f6e7e" data-vars-headline="When Arizona&#x27;s new abortion measure will take effect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/03/24/arizona-abortion-ban-15-weeks-roe-mississippi" target="_self">current 15-week ban</a> — will not automatically be enjoined when the constitutional amendment takes effect later this month, ACLU of Arizona legal director Jared Keenan told Axios.<ul><li>Instead, supporters will have to challenge those laws in court and have a judge rule them unenforceable or hope the Legislature repeals them when it reconvenes in January.</li></ul>State of play: When enacted, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new amendment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/08/arizona-campaign-abortion-rights-ballot-constitution" data-vars-content-id="b92d6821-0bf7-4503-9794-4fc1f62f6e7e" data-vars-headline="When Arizona&#x27;s new abortion measure will take effect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/08/arizona-campaign-abortion-rights-ballot-constitution" target="_self">new amendment</a> will allow abortions up to fetal viability (about 24 weeks).<ul><li>Abortions will be permitted past that point to &quot;protect the life or physical or mental health&quot; of the mother.</li><li>The measure also prohibits any law penalizing a person who helps someone get an abortion.</li></ul>How it works: Gov. Katie Hobbs will certify the election results sometime after the Nov. 25 canvass deadline.<ul><li>After that, the ACLU and other groups will file lawsuits in county superior courts asking judges to rule the existing abortion restrictions unconstitutional under the new amendment.</li><li>Keenan said the 15-week ban will be the first priority and, because of its clear contradiction with the 24-week limit in Prop. 139, he&#x27;s hopeful the courts will rule quickly.</li></ul>Between the lines: Arizona&#x27;s abortion law is murky between Prop. 139&#x27;s effective date and the date a judge enjoins the 15-week ban.<ul><li>Technically, the constitutional amendment would be the law of the land, but a county attorney could still charge a doctor under the 15-week law until it is enjoined, Keenan said.</li><li>The possibility of prosecution is why abortion rights groups want to quickly erase old laws from the books, he said.</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: Arizona for Abortion Access spokesperson Chris Love said there are more than 40 state laws that limit abortion, including a required 24-hour waiting period for services and prohibition on providing abortion medication via telehealth.<ul><li>Love said she believes many of those restrictions fly in the face of the new fundamental right to abortion and said a coalition of reproductive rights groups is working to prioritize which laws they will try to have repealed or enjoined over the next many months.</li></ul>What we&#x27;re watching: Prop. 139 was passing with more than 60% of the vote as of Thursday afternoon, showing that many voters who supported President-elect Trump also voted for abortion rights.<ul><li>Athena Salman, Arizona director of campaigns for Reproductive Freedom for All, said she sees the overwhelming victory as a &quot;mandate&quot; from voters that she will use to push for more abortion and contraception access this legislative session, regardless of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Legislature&#x27;s party makeup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/11/05/arizona-state-house-senate-live-results" data-vars-content-id="b92d6821-0bf7-4503-9794-4fc1f62f6e7e" data-vars-headline="When Arizona&#x27;s new abortion measure will take effect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/11/05/arizona-state-house-senate-live-results" target="_self">Legislature&#x27;s party makeup</a>.</li></ul>The other side: &quot;The fight against extreme abortion laws will continue,&quot; said the It Goes Too Far campaign, which opposed Prop. 139, in a statement.

Election 🗳️

It's Election Day in Tempe

Maricopa County 2025 election results

Spilsbury concedes in Mesa City Council recall election

How to vote in Arizona's Nov. 4 local elections

What school bonds and overrides do