Phoenix City Community Services and Education Subcommittee Meeting June 24, 2026

The Phoenix City Community Services and Education Subcommittee convened on June 24, 2026, to discuss a range of community-focused initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a waiver application for the Head Start Birth to Five program and updates on eviction legal services funded by ARPA interest, with a motion passed to approve the waiver application. The subcommittee received detailed reports on eviction prevention programs, including a new $800,000 Maricopa County Eviction Diversion Pilot Program and a city-funded stability assistance program offering up to $2,500 per household to support housing and financial stability. Discussions emphasized the importance of securing ongoing funding beyond ARPA interest to sustain eviction legal services. Additionally, the meeting covered the launch of the Phoenix Opioid Overdose Alert System, which uses real-time data to inform targeted public health responses, and a report on the third annual 602 Day celebration highlighting community engagement and economic impact. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced, but several programs involving city partnerships and funding allocations were reviewed, reflecting ongoing investment in social services and public health infrastructure.