Betty S Guardado

Join Councilwoman Betty Guardado, labor leaders, and community members tonight for a candlelight vigil honoring Dolores Huerta and her lifelong commitment to dignity, justice, and working families. Wednesday, October 28 | 7 p.m. Outside Phoenix City Hall 200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ The evening will feature remarks from Attorney General Kris Mayes, Councilwoman Betty Guardado, Beatriz Topete, Marisol Garcia, and Raquel Teran. All community members are welcome as we gather in solidarity and honor her enduring impact.

🇺🇸 Phoenix is shining bright! ❤️🤍💚 In honor of Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Phoenix City Hall is illuminated in the colors of the Mexican flag, celebrating the culture, traditions, and heritage that are such an important part of our city. ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽✨ 🇲🇽 ¡Phoenix brilla con orgullo! ❤️🤍💚 En honor al Día de la Independencia de México y al inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el Ayuntamiento de Phoenix se ilumina con los colores de la bandera mexicana, celebrando la cultura, las tradiciones y la herencia que forman una parte tan importante de nuestra ciudad. ¡Viva México! 🇲🇽✨ #HispanicHeritageMonth #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #PhoenixAZ #VivaMexico

🇲🇽 ¡PHOENIX, PREPÁRATE PARA EL GRITO 2026! Celebremos juntos la Independencia de México con música, cultura y orgullo mexicano. 🎤 En vivo: Banda Maguey y Banda Mach de Pepe Guardado 📅 Sábado 12 de septiembre de 2026 ⏰ 4:00–11:00 p.m. 📍 Downtown Phoenix | 4th Ave. y Washington St. Disfruta de música en vivo, danza folclórica, comida, vendedores, fuegos artificiales y diversión familiar. ¡Viva México! ¡Viva El Grito Phoenix! 🇲🇽

Today, I had the honor of joining @GovernorHobbs as she signed HB 2720 into law, an important step forward in Arizona's fight against human trafficking. Months ago, I testified in support of this legislation and worked alongside community leaders and state lawmakers to help move this effort forward. Thank you to State Senator @FlavioGBravo and State Representative Selina Bliss for their leadership in championing this bill through the Legislature. Together, we are holding buyers accountable, supporting survivors, and making our communities safer.

Today, I joined Mayor Gallego and Vice Mayor Hodge Washington in bringing forth an item that directs staff to explore ways to strengthen wages and workforce stability for the people who help keep Phoenix running every day. I've personally met individuals working in positions connected to City operations who are experiencing homelessness despite working every day. That reality is unacceptable.

Yesterday we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Washington Park Activity Center—and what an incredible moment for our community! 🎉 This spring, the WAC has been transformed with refurbished indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a new computer lab, a teen lounge, and a beautiful outdoor mural created by Martin Moreno. The mural is especially meaningful, honoring the rich history of the Santa Rosa Barrio and the families who helped shape this community. This is what investing in our neighborhoods looks like—creating spaces where our youth, families, and future can thrive. 💙 #District5 #PhoenixAZ #CommunityFirst #StrongerTogether

My statement on Phoenix City Council Moves Forward with Renaming Effort to Honor Farmworkers and Support Community Healing. ................................................................................. Mi declaración sobre el avance del Concejo Municipal de Phoenix en la iniciativa para cambiar nombres, con el fin de honrar a los trabajadores agrícolas y fomentar la sanación comunitaria.

Thank you @FOX10Phoenix for covering this story. He may have led the movement, but he wasn’t the movement. Real change is never about one person—it’s about people coming together, standing up, and doing the work side by side.

Today, the City of Phoenix took action to protect our community. Too many people in Phoenix are living in fear—and when people are afraid to report crime or ask for help, our city is less safe. That’s why I helped draft and develop this initiative—one of the strongest approaches of any major city in the country. We’re focusing on what we control: our property, our employees, our data—and keeping people safe. Because in Phoenix, fear doesn’t decide how we live—our community does.

We sent to the city manager today.

For the 7th year in a row, I had the honor of throwing the first pitch at the @Dodgers Spring Training game! ⚾️ District 5 is incredibly lucky to have two amazing spring training facilities right here in our community — bringing families together and supporting our local economy. Grateful for moments like this and proud to represent D5. Here’s to a great season ahead! 💙 #District5 #SpringTraining #CommunityPride

Mi declaración sobre la reunión del martes. Gracias alcaldesa @MayorGallego por su apoyo. Vídeo completo: facebook.com/share/v/14VHwnt… #Maryvale #OesteDelValle #TrenLigero #Distrito5 #ComunidadUnida #Progreso

💛 Today, we said goodbye to a true friend and leader. 💛 Today was a bittersweet day as we celebrated the retirement of our City Manager, Jeff Barton. Jeff has been more than a leader — he’s been a mentor, a problem-solver, and a true friend to so many across the City of Phoenix. Thank you, Jeff, for your years of dedicated service and for the countless lives you’ve touched along the way. Your commitment to our city has made Phoenix stronger, more compassionate, and better prepared for the future. You will be deeply missed — but your impact will continue for years to come. 
Wishing you nothing but joy and new adventures in your next chapter. 💛 #CityOfPhoenix #ThankYouJeffBarton #Leadership #PublicService