Assistant City Manager Lori Bays

​In this edition of On the Issues, Councilman Waring sits down with Lori Bays, the Assistant City Manager of Phoenix. They discuss Lori’s background and experience in government agencies, making Phoenix a market leader for employee pay and benefits, and what it takes to help manage the fifth-largest city in the country.

Aviation Services Director Chad Makovsky

Councilman Waring interviews Phoenix Aviation Services Director Chad Makovsky in this edition of On the Issues. They discuss Chad’s start in aviation services, airport operations and planning for future growth, and what makes Phoenix Sky Harbor America’s friendliest airport.

Parks & Recreation Director Cynthia Aguilar

In this edition of On the Issues, Councilman Waring talks with Phoenix Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia Aguilar. They talk about how Cynthia got her start with the City, how the Parks Department gathers community input, and future plans for parks throughout the City.

Community and Economic Development Dir. Christine Mackay

In this edition of On the Issues, Councilman Waring talks with Phoenix Community and Economic Development Director Christine Mackay. The pair discuss Christine’s start in economic development, how Phoenix draws in and retains business, and how the department partners with other Cities and the State to attract companies.

Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton

In this edition of On the Issues, Councilman Waring talks with Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton. They discuss his career and the challenges facing the city of Phoenix in the future.

Deputy Fire Chief Frank Salomon

On the latest episode of On the Issues with Councilman Jim Waring, Phoenix Fire Department Deputy Chief Frank Salomon joins the show. Deputy Chief Salomon tells the Councilman why he became a firefighter and the interesting story of his 35 year career with the Phoenix Fire Department.