Mayor Kate Gallego has spent her career working to find solutions to complex problems. Learn more about the highest elected official in the nation's 5th largest city.

Katharine Sarah Gallego (née Widland, born October 21, 1981) [1] [2] is an American politician serving as the 62nd mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served on the Phoenix City Council from 2014 to 2018.

Jan 6, 2025 · Mayor Gallego’s goal is to make Phoenix the most sustainable desert city on the planet and to elevate the role of mayors and cities in tackling climate change. Mayor Gallego also serves as the North American representative on the international C40 Cities Steering Committee and a member of the Democratic Mayors Association.

Jan 8, 2025 · PHOENIX – Mayor Kate Gallego is looking for wins this week in Las Vegas, where she is touting Phoenix as a hotspot for innovative technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Nov 5, 2024 · Meanwhile, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego was trouncing Republican challenger Matt Evans 64.27% to 35.73% in her bid for a second term. Because city council races are nonpartisan, Gallego appears likely winning outright and avoiding a run-off election next March.

Jan 17, 2025 · Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has taken the unusual step of publicly calling on other Maricopa County cities to step up and do their “fair share” to address the Valley’s worsening housing shortage. Leaders in various Phoenix suburbs have, in response, defended their efforts.

Jan 7, 2025 · Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego will be the next chair of Climate Mayors, a community of nearly 350 mayors who have organized to help each other lead city responses to climate change across the...

Jun 28, 2024 · Hartke succeeds Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, who moves to past chair of the association. Gallego was elected in June 2023. As he steps in, Hartke's big priority is getting projects lined up if...

Jul 3, 2023 · The Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council elected new officers during its annual meeting Wednesday, picking Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego as chair. The Regional Council is a...

Nov 5, 2024 · Phoenix voters citywide re-elected Mayor Kate Gallego, Debra Stark, Betty Guardado and Ann O'Brien. Anna Hernandez won the District 7 council seat. ... Chandler police PAC and Associated Highway Patrolmen of AZ PAC. ... Taylor Seely covers Phoenix for The Arizona Republic / azcentral.com. Reach her at [email protected] or by phone at ...