Hi friend,
As many of you know, when I first ran for Mayor of Phoenix, my life was far from perfect. I was newly divorced, had recently given birth to my son, and was helping care for my mom, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. It was a dream of mine to lead our city, but I was certain I was not ready to run for mayor. I couldn’t be more grateful to my close friends, colleagues, and supporters, who didn’t allow divorce, motherhood, or family matters to stop me from pursuing my passion for public service.
As it turns out, people don’t want elected officials who have perfect lives. They want leaders who reflect their own lived experiences and genuinely care about their communities. |
From influencing TSMC to make a $165 billion semiconductor manufacturing bet on Phoenix, getting Arizona State University to build a new state-of-the-art medical school here and creating the largest autonomous vehicle zone in the world, to so much more—we’ve led with dignity and respect to make a better Phoenix. I recently discussed these topics and more with Julia Boorstin on the CNBC Changemakers and Power Players podcast. Take a listen here!
Ditching the idea that my life has to be “perfect” before I should do something has not only allowed me to succeed, but it’s also helped me deliver for our city. In and out of Phoenix, I’m working to restore people’s faith in good governance and demonstrate that, through collaboration with universities, nonprofits, and the private sector, we can come together to achieve great things for our communities.
If you would like to join me in this effort, please consider donating to my organization, KATE PAC, to help shape the future of Phoenix and Arizona. Our October end-of-month fundraising deadline is in just 2 days, so every dollar makes a real impact. >> |
