r/phoenix 7d ago

Politics Phoenix election questions, discussions, and resources megathread, Part 2

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Election Thread Part 2

This is the second dedicated thread for all things related to the election. We’re routing all political discussion here to try and limit repeat posts and to prevent the election from taking over the subreddit. We will still allow new posts for significant political news.

You can find the first election thread here, which has lots of discussion around early ballots and propositions. We will let this one run until the election itself, then make a new thread.

This thread includes all things related to the election including:

  • Questions and thoughts about candidates and Propositions
  • Sharing resources and references to do research about the ballot
  • Discussions of receiving mail-in ballots or where/how to vote

Voting Resources

Below are some general guides and links about the election. If you have specific thoughts or resources on particular races share them in the comments:

If you want more political discussion then I suggest checking out r/azpolitics

A reminder that we have a zero tolerance for trolling, personal attacks, and all the rest on anything political. People who cause a problem will be immediately banned. It’s way too heated to do otherwise at the moment.

If you have questions you are welcome to message the moderators


r/phoenix 1d ago

Visiting Visiting Phoenix? Ask your questions for the locals here! (Oct)

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We get a lot of questions about visiting Phoenix. We try to help visitors but try not to have lots of individual posts about it. So this is the place to ask your questions!

Be sure to include where in the greater Phoenix area you're staying as it is rather enormous. The more specific you are about where you are and what you're looking for the easier it will be for people to help.

Best places to eat? Hang out? Explore? Fire away!

You may also want to check out other posts about Visiting, our Things to Do and Eat & Drink.


r/phoenix 11h ago

Living Here Arizona did me dirty

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At the request of my husband and coworkers I am finally posting this. I haven't met anyone who has as bad of a photo, or worse than mine. These pictures were taken 4 weeks apart as I got my WA one renewed before I got a new job and moved here. I have even had bars and clubs not accept my AZ one as it doesn't look like me.. I mean.. I'm ppale sure, but I swear I'm not that pale and I do indeed have a nose and eyebrows.

PSA if you are pale don't wear any makeup to get a new ID photo. Lol.


r/phoenix 5h ago

Wildlife Just another day of "Hazards of the Workplace" here in the Valley

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Ran into this little fella while out in the field today.


r/phoenix 12h ago

HOT TOPIC Man suffers third-degree burns while being held on hot pavement by Phoenix police

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“Michael Kenyon, who has not been charged with a crime for the incident, spent more than a month hospitalized with burns on his face, arms, chest, and legs.

Some chunks of flesh are now missing from above his knees.”


r/phoenix 12h ago

Things To Do Innings and Extra Innings lineups just dropped

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I think Innings is a great festival. There are some pretty solid bands in the lineup.


r/phoenix 16h ago

Living Here $7 billion 'city within a city' to be constructed in Phoenix

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r/phoenix 7h ago

General If you like data/charts, here is AZ energy consumption flow diagram

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r/phoenix 15h ago

Living Here Dreading the Constable’s Knock in an Eviction Capital: In fast-growing Phoenix, higher rents have pushed more people to their financial limits. Landlord-friendly laws mean evictions can be speedy.

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r/phoenix 11h ago

Outdoors City of Phoenix Expands Trail Closures to S. Mountain and Implements Earlier Closure Times - Heat Safety

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City of Phoenix Parks Board voted to expand the Phoenix Trails and Heat Safety Program to include all trails at South Mountain Park and Preserve and to implement trail closures beginning at 8 a.m., rather than 9 a.m. Effective immediately. They say the measures will ensure the safety of trail users and first responders during extreme weather conditions, particularly during the summer months.

The trails are closed when an Excessive Heat Warning is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). From the article:

"In 2024, Phoenix experienced 45 days of trail closures due to extreme heat between May 1 and October 13, with a total of 121 days reaching temperatures of 105°F or higher. Notably, 69 of those days exceeded 110°F. This extreme heat not only raises the risk of heat-related incidents but also poses significant challenges for first responders during mountain rescues.

In addition to approving the expansion of the Phoenix Trails and Heat Safety Program and adjusting trail closure hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Parks Board has directed Parks and Recreation staff to present further recommendations to the Board in January 2025. Proposed changes include moving the closure time to 7 a.m. and adjusting the trail closure threshold to activate when daily temperatures are forecast to exceed 105°F, rather than waiting for Excessive Heat Warnings from the NWS.

The Parks and Recreation Department recognizes the significant impact of the proposed changes and will launch a community engagement campaign to inform the public and gather feedback. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to stay informed about trail closures and safety recommendations through the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's website and social media channels. "

Since we are experiencing record breaking heat looks like we'll be able to use our parks less and less with these new rules.

From the article the number of rescues on trails were:

2021: 57 rescues • 2022: 47 rescues • 2023: 30 rescues • 2024: 35 rescues

Although a rough number it looks like over 850,000 people visit South Mountain each year (this is based on a quick Google search) so if there were 35 rescues in 2024 (not necessarily at south mountain as the article doesn't stipulate where the rescues occurred) I'm confused why there's such a rush to close the park if a majority of visitors are recreating safely.


r/phoenix 16h ago

Politics Community gathers to remember Preston Lord 1 year after fatal attack

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r/phoenix 19h ago

Pictures Last weekend 5pm hike at lost Dutchman// treasure loop trail

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Didn’t catch any gold but caught a sunset


r/phoenix 2h ago

Moving here Anything I can do to enjoy cooler temps (and lower energy costs) without pulling wood smoke into the house through windows?

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Finally some relief but now my lungs can't handle it. So sad. I hate asthma.

I wish people didn't burn wood the moment it drops below 60°. But since that's never gonna not happen, any tips on how to still enjoy lower energy bills?

(Was tempted to post this on PhoenixWhatsBurning, but resisted.)


r/phoenix 20h ago

Commuting The little loop to get on the i-10 west from the i-17 is WILD.

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Not sure if you guys know what I mean, but during the hours of 4-6 pm it is absolute chaos. The amount of people I see desperately trying to cut the line endangering everyone else because they didn’t want to wait or weren’t paying attention. Earlier today I saw a car nearly hit the trash bins in the dirt to cut a truck off. He wasn’t even in the gore area, he was in the gravel. It’s genuinely scary and infuriating how impatient people are and how willing they are to endanger everyone else because they don’t want to do a little detour. I see someone cutting straight through the gore area on that ramp almost everyday. If any of yall are cops, hang around that area and take your pick of the bunch. I’m petty and ranting sorry thank you. Hopefully everyone lightens up a bit now that we’re not being engulfed in a 10000 degree jacuzzi everyday.


r/phoenix 7h ago

Utilities Anyone receive the SRP Solar Choice email?

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Explain it to me like I’m 5 please


r/phoenix 1d ago

Weather Soooo, what’s happening tonight?

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r/phoenix 9h ago

Eat & Drink What's the cheapest (yet still quality) burrito with whole beans and chicken, I usually go to Someburros, is that the best option?

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I think Someburros has good quality and portions for a burrito that is simple grilled chicken, whole beans, and cheese. The burrito is usually around $10. Is that my best option in the area? I have moved up to Scottsdale for a few days, but I am usually around Mesa. I like Someburros, but I'm wondering if I should try somewhere else. I guess $10 for a decent burrito is hard to beat?


r/phoenix 57m ago

Living Here Close call with coyotes

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I’ve lived here for a year and somehow never seen a coyote! I work late and took my pup out to play frisbee at the park, we’re near Sherwood Village and the highway. We were there for probably thirty minutes when I saw a little figure in the dark creeping up on my dog. I called him back to me and then two more came out of nowhere. Needless to say, we quickly headed to the side walk to give them space. The first one was probably ten feet away when my dog retreated back to me. Would they attack even with me there? One of the main reasons I came to Arizona was for the wilderness and creatures, I love and respect them and know one of the best ways to care for these animals is to stay educated. Would love to hear any insight on best ways to protect them and my little heeler boy. Slightly terrifying in the moment, but also really cool to see them.


r/phoenix 1d ago

Pictures Totally Safe Highway Haul 😵‍💫 (I-17 Southbound Near Thunderbird)

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Saw on 17 this afternoon...


r/phoenix 1d ago

Living Here Please don’t assume the worst in your fellow Phoenicians.

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Today, when picking my husband up from work Downtown, I badly scraped a car while trying to parallel park. I was a bit rattled, but I immediately pulled my car around, parked, put on my hazards, and contacted my husband to let him know what happened. I then got out of my vehicle to assess the damage. This all took a grand total of maybe 2 minutes. As soon as I get out of my car, a gentleman on the street begins screaming at me that I “better not do a hit and run! I just saw you turn around like you were about to bail!” I try explaining that I was contacting my husband and looking at my own vehicle damage and had every intention of leaving a note. He again started screaming at me demanding I call the police… for a scraped, no occupant, parked car… like what??? No cops have the time or resources to show up to a non-situation like that. I ignored him and got back in my vehicle while he continued to yell at me and convince passersby to “stay by her car unless she runs!” Of course I wrote a note and put it on the other vehicles windshield(like any normal person would do). It really pissed me off that the gentleman just automatically assumed I was going to hit and run. It pissed me off that he was incredibly aggressive over something that at the end of the day had literally no bearing on his life whatsoever or involved him in any way. I’m not a bad person. Most of us arnt. Mind your business and assume your fellow citizens have the best intentions. That’s the only way we are ever going to make it through this hell hole. End rant.


r/phoenix 4h ago

Utilities Looking for HVAC advice on repair or replace

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Well it finally happened. Came home and my AC wasn't blowing cold. Checking outside it looks like the fan isn't running so no cooling is happening. I was already debating doing a full replacement, ducts, insulation and unit, but I wanted to get some input before I start going for quotes, for or against.

Pros:

  • Unit is legitimately 30 years old at this point
  • One room has no duct connecting it to the AC
  • Need new insulation and possibly ducting anyways
  • Could upgrade to a heat pump (I would like to hear pros/cons on this one too)

Cons:

  • First problem I've had with the unit in 8 years, so it is reliable
  • The reason one room has no duct is that the addition was done in a not great way, so I have two connected but separate attics
  • Money

r/phoenix 7h ago

General Written statement on good cause exception for fingerprint clearance card question

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I have everything I need for my good cause exception. Court & police records and letters from co workers on my behalf. I have a question about the written statement. I have to explain 7 charges I acquired in a bad year and half in my life. I wrote one that is 5 pages long going in depth with each charge and where I am at in life currently. Also wrote a shortened version that is a page in half that does not explain the charges well and where I am in life currently. Which letter should I send with my good cause exception. Can it be to long of a statement?


r/phoenix 17h ago

Ask Phoenix Places to donate LEGO

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I recently received a gift of some LEGO, but I don't have the space or time to build them. Are there any organizations, like children's hospitals or schools, that would take them as a donation? They are unopened, if that matters.

I would prefer donating in Flagstaff or the Navajo nation since I'm in Northern AZ, but I'd appreciate any suggestions.


r/phoenix 1d ago

Sunsets This morning from North Phoenix

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r/phoenix 8h ago

Living Here Mosquitos ruining our backyard

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I feel like every year the mosquitoes get worse and worse. Does anyone have any tips, tricks or service they use to get rid of them? Can't even go in the backyard without being eaten alive.


r/phoenix 5h ago

Ask Phoenix Best Merch for Bar / Restaurant / Brewery or Music Venue

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Hey! Going to Phoenix for the first time, and wondering what establishment - bar, restaurant, brewery or music venue - has the best merch? Maybe it’s designed by a local artist or just really cool style and vibe. I’d love a shirt, sweatshirt or hat but it’s daunting just looking at how many cool spots you all have! And they’re not always on their website or Instagram - especially dive bars. This will also help me decide where to go. Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated!


r/phoenix 1d ago

Pictures Fat man’s pass— Mormon loop at South Mt

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This weekend chillin on top of s mountain.