City Manager Jeff Barton declined to answer questions on Wednesday about a series of secret recordings that reveal Phoenix top cops saying the police chief misled the public and city council about her knowledge of a case involving falsely-charged protesters.
The Phoenix City Council chose member Laura Pastor to serve as vice mayor this year. She takes over the job from Councilmember Carlos Garcia.Pastor has been on the City Council since 2014. Her current term ends in April of next year.This is Pastor’s second time serving as vice mayor.