Mayor Greg Stanton

For their support of the LGBT community, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and his wife Nicole have been named Man and Woman of the Year by Echo Magazine, Arizona’s leading publication for the LGBT community.

The Stantons are featured in a cover story interview in Echo Magazine’s Dec. 20 Year in Review edition, which also includes an honor roll of other local allies and a review of the top LGBT stories of the year.

Since Mayor Stanton took office in January, the Stantons have been advocates for many of the LGBT community’s core issues, including anti-bullying, anti-discrimination, marriage equality and HIV/AIDS awareness. Read more »

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton Mayor Stanton was on hand to speak at the Spotlight on Success Local Heroes Awards in support of diversity and the LGBT community. Mayor Stanton said "I'm looking forward to Spotlight on Success to celebrate diversity in business and LGBT History Month because it's an essential part of how Phoenix can become more competitive in a global economy.  Valuing our diverse communities is also the right thing to do. I'm especially proud to participate in celebrating Nelda and Karen's 54 years together as a family. That's a milestone, straight or gay."  Check out the Mayor's speech here.

Mayor Stanton to practice against the Mercury players

WHAT: Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will show off his basketball skills and join the Phoenix Mercury during their practice on Monday, August 13.  He will run drills and complete a full Mercury practice and work out. 

The Mayor, an avid basketball fan who plays basketball to work out, submitted a video on PhoenixMercury.com pleading his case on why he should be given a chance to play with the two-time champions.  

The Mayor’s appearance will tipoff the Mercury’s return to action following the 2012 Olympics. 

WHO: Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton & Phoenix Mercury team Read more »

Mayor Stanton has made a statement regarding Valley Metro concerns:

You may have heard recently concerns that RPTA “Valley Metro” took action that impeded the ability of people with HIV to receive a reduced-fare pass. As a member of the RPTA Board, I wanted to clarify that this was not the case and no one with HIV who applied for reduced fare was turned away. At today’s RPTA Board Meeting this was not only clarified, but staff will go the extra mile to ensure an HIV subheading under ‘chronic debilitative condition’ is listed to eliminate any confusion that might have existed.

Mayor Greg Stanton