News & Articles
June 14 , 2010 - 9:00 AM
Discovery Triangle effort will benefit Tempe
Hugh Hallman writes in the Arizona Republic:
"Where else but the Discovery Triangle can you live on a lake, work in one of 34 companies in the biotech and solar industries, hike and play golf on weekends, take your kids to school and fly to London without ever getting in your car?
"This 25-square-mile urban core spanning Tempe and Phoenix boasts more economic opportunities and amenity-rich, quality-of-life enhancers than any other region in the Southwest. The triangle is a catalyst for Tempe and Phoenix to create a long-standing partnership that aligns our goals and long-term vision for the greater region.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
June 1 , 2010 - 11:34 AM
Restoring Eisendrath House a labor of love for Mayor
From the Arizona Republic:
"Even in daylight, every room is dark and a flashlight is needed to maneuver hallways lined with pieces of rubble and spotty flooring.
"Still, Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman knows the historic Eisendrath House so well that he can walk briskly through tattered door frames and up the unlit staircase with ease and barely any light.
"The Tempe native with city roots that go back for generations has a special place in his heart for the once-luxurious, two-story adobe mansion built in 1930 on North College, north of Curry Road."
Click HERE to read the entire article.
December 29 , 2009 - 11:01 AM
Hugh Hallman shakes up City Hall
From the Tempe Republic's 10 Major Events in Tempe in the Past 10 Years...
"When former Councilman Hugh Hallman ran for mayor in 2004 against then-Councilman Dennis Cahill, he promised to apply an independent perspective and fiscal prudence. His practical approach to problem-solving and zero tolerance of an entrenched City Hall culture that winked at racial discrimination in some quarters have made a positive and, we hope, lasting impact on Tempe governance. He handily won re-election in 2008."
Click HERE for a PDF of the article.
November 2 , 2009 - 11:00 AM
Hallman featured in Sweat Magazine for Mayor's Run
Hugh Hallman was profiled in the September issue of Sweat Magazine for his work on the Mayor's Run to raise money for Tempe charities, as well as his overall love and enjoyment of running. Check out the article here!
September 9 , 2009 - 1:25 PM
9/11 memorial planned; residents asked to donate blood
To mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a field of flags will be placed in Tempe Beach Park, and we are encouraging people to donate blood at a time when our blood banks are in need. See the linked article for more details. (Source: Arizona Republic).
July 15, 2009 - 11:05 AM
Tempe selected as a "Playful City USA" community
Tempe has been named a Playful City USA community by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting play in children's lives. Read more about it HERE.
June 18 , 2009 - 9:05 AM
Great new community amenity opening up in Tempe
On Monday morning, the City of Tempe will open the second phase of Sixth Street Park, a terrific new community amenity designed with an eye toward sustainability. Read more about it HERE (from Channel 15's web site).
June 5 , 2009 - 2:15 PM
"Moving ASU Law College out of Tempe would be a waste"
Hugh Hallman writes in a guest column in The Phoenix Business Journal:
"Why on earth, when Arizona is in an unprecedented state of fiscal crisis, would we build new facilities to replace these perfectly functional ones? It is exactly the kind of duplicate cost that demonstrates why many Arizonans view education and government spending as wasteful."
Read the full column...PDF
May 28 , 2009 - 12:48 PM
East Valley Tribune: Merging transit agencies worth exploring
The East Valley Tribune editorializes in favor of potentially merging the Valley's two transit agencies...
Read the full article HERE.
May 16 , 2009 - 12:00 AM
It's state's time to plan for future responsibly
Hugh Hallman writes about the state's budget crisis in The Arizona Republic...
Balancing the state's budget has become an extraordinarily difficult challenge for Gov. Jan Brewer and the Legislature. It is not an enviable task, and whether you agree with their approaches or not, we should be grateful for their hard work and tough choices.
Unfortunately, though, there has been a dearth of ideas from our leaders at the Capitol as to how we deal with the state's budget crisis. All the options on the table are bad, but the two most-talked about ideas - raising taxes or raiding municipal and school district funds to balance the budget - are particularly onerous.
As the mayor of one of Arizona's most dynamic cities - one that, while also feeling the effects of the economy, is faring far better than most municipalities - I have some thoughts on how we can take a different approach.
Read the full article HERE.
May 6 , 2009 - 2:15 PM
More recognition for Tempe as a great place for business
From the Tempe Community Development blog: Tempe rated one of top cities in North America for companies to find quality employees.
Read the blog post HERE.
May 4 , 2009 - 7:15 AM
It is not only possible, but probable to succeed in Tempe
Hugh Hallman writes in the Phoenix Business Journal...
Tempe understands that success is not a solo venture. It is a long-term process involving many people striving to reach a similar goal.
Read the full article HERE.
April 6, 2009 - 9:15 AM
Times tough, but new Tempe businesses opening
From azcentral.com...
Tempe officials say that despite punishing economic times they have a lot to be thankful for, and construction cranes in the sky and new businesses opening signal better times.
Read the full article HERE.
April 2, 2009 - 9:27 AM
Tempe named a top city to start a new business
From azcentral.com...
Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman says it was no surprise to him that BusinessWeek magazine this week selected Tempe as one of the best cities in the nation for starting up a new business.
"We've worked very hard for years to make Tempe friendly to companies that are going to start a business, so it makes sense we were honored," Hallman said. "We have a net import of 60,000 workers every day, more than 40,000 students come to our Arizona State University campus, our city codes are not an unnecessary burden to businesses and our transportation system is excellent."
Read the full article HERE.
July 3, 2008Hugh Hallman: Revenge of the Nerd
Hugh Hallman and Sandra Day O'Connor are dancing. It is not exactly elegant - not yet. This is only their first rehearsal, and song-and-dance routines do not come together without sweat...
Source: Phoenix New Times
July 3, 2008Fired Up: Tempe's Tenacious Top Man
If Charles Trumbull Hayden were alive today, he'd probably get a kick out of seeing hoards of people crowd into Tempe Beach Park on the Fourth of July...
Source: Frontdoors Magazine
