Joe Barba
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It’s a pleasure to work alongside Tempe Mayor Corey Woods and Mesa Mayor John Giles who are great champions of early childhood education and support programs. These past few days at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference have been very productive - I can’t wait to continue the work!
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Beth Haas
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As a member of the Southeast Maricopa team, Mayor Giles has been a great supporter of our work in Mesa!!
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City of Globe Mayor, Al Gameros and Mayor Mila Besich of Superior are also strong advocates of early childhood and our work on the child care crisis. They are both on the League of Cities Committee. Great work Joe and Sarah!
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David Key
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Talk about good company!
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Danielle Skranak
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Mayor Woods is such a great leader! Very honored to have worked with him in the past
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