On Dec. 3, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods praised the city’s collective efforts over the past year, highlighting notable reductions in violent crime, the swift recovery from October’s microburst storm, and the city’s evolving dining and technology landscape in his State of the City address.

Here are the highlights:

Decline in Violent Crime: Mayor Woods underscored the city’s success in achieving a drop in violent crime, attributing the improvement to enhanced community policing, targeted safety initiatives, and collaboration between law enforcement and local residents.

Rapid Microburst Recovery: Reflecting on the destructive October microburst, the Mayor commended Tempe’s emergency response teams and public works crews for their swift action, which minimized disruptions and facilitated spe

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