Tempe
Arizona
City of Tempe
Mission
To work with each other and the community to make Tempe the best place to live, work and play.
City of Tempe Values . .
People:
We appreciate the talents of each person and encourage responsible decision making at the most appropriate level. We recognize the importance of personal and professional development.
Integrity:
We are honest, accountable and trustworthy.
Respect:
We welcome individual and professional differences and treat everyone with dignity, courtesy and sensitivity.
Openness:
We are accessible and work as a team by sharing information, ideas, resources and responsibility.
Creativity:
We encourage imaginative problem solving, innovation, resourcefulness and responsible risk taking.
Quality:
We provide superior services and are committed to continuous improvement. We are attentive to the changing needs of the people we serve.
Diversity:
We promote diversity in the workforce to meet the needs of a diverse community. We recognize that with diversity comes strength.
Recent News
Tempe PRE Preschool Registration Opens January 11, 2024
Applications open for Tempe PRE Jan. 11 Full-day, high-quality preschool offers tuition options, accepts DES child care assistance Tempe, AZ - Tempe PRE, the City of Tempe’s full-day preschool program, will begin accepting online…
Read More »Kids Swim Free This Winter
Bring the family to the Kiwanis Indoor Pool, 6111 S. All America Way, to enjoy the heated, calm waters this winter. The Kids Swim Free promotion runs Monday-Thursday, from 5-8 p.m. Up to two kids, ages 10 and under, are free with one $4 adult…
Read More »City of Tempe College Connect Newsletter - December 2023
December 2023 No matter where you’re starting from, College Connect Tempe can help you get to where you want to go. Our advisors are available to walk hand-in-hand to explore post-secondary education and career opportunities. Free…
Read More »Tempe Amends Fair Housing Code to Include Source of Income Discrimination
Tempe, AZ - Tempe’s City Code includes new protections for those seeking housing, making it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their source of income such as a Housing Choice Voucher. The Tempe City Council late last month…
Read More »Ring in the New Year with a splash
Ring in the New Year with a splash Winter Waves return to Kiwanis Rec Center Dec. 27-30 Winter Waves returns to Kiwanis Recreation Center, 6111 S. All-America Way. Enjoy splashing in three-foot waves in the indoor, heated pool Dec. 27-30 from 1-5…
Read More »Christmas At Petersen House Kicks Off This Weekend
Christmas at the Petersen House returns this weekend Saturdays: Dec. 2, 9 and 16 Sundays: Dec. 3, 10 and 17 Enjoy entertainment, vendors and crafts for all ages! JOIN US AT Petersen House 1414 W. Southern Ave. Experience a Christmas tradition…
Read More »Celebrate the Holiday Season in Tempe
Celebrate the holidays in Tempe! There's lots to do and see in Tempe this winter! From holiday shopping to festive events to cultural activities, there's no shortage of fa-la-la-la fun. And if you’re looking for ways to give back this season,…
Read More »City of Tempe News - Trees Planted, Community Garden Refreshed at Tempe School
Trees planted, community garden refreshed at Tempe school City of Tempe teamed up with ASU HeatReady Schools, Trees Matter and Tempe Elementary School District for project at Cecil Shamley School Tempe, AZ - Tempe’s efforts to cool and…
Read More »Call to Artists: Performing Arts Opportunity
CALL TO PERFORMING ARTISTS! Check out this theatre/dance opportunity Tempe is committed to offering arts and culture opportunities to our local creatives. From striking roadside sculptures to engaging community events, arts and culture help shape…
Read More »Career Ready Tempe Prepares the Future Workforce
City, Chamber partner to help Tempe high schoolers boost professional development for future success Career Ready Tempe matches high school students with local businesses for paid internships Tempe, AZ - More than 30 local students spent their…
Read More »Come Shop the Farm Express Mobile Market on Tempe Tuesdays
The Farm Express Mobile Market returns, Aug. 22 for Tempe Tuesdays. Don't miss out on this easy, walk-up market for healthy, affordable fruits and veggies. Visit any of the three Tempe locations: - Encore on Farmer, 601 S. Farmer Ave., 9:30-10:30…
Read More »Tempe Offering Significant Cost Savings For Business Live Music Permits
Tempe offering significant cost savings for business live music permits Tempe, AZ - Start planning for patio weather. If your business would like to host live music, now's the time to get your permit. We've made permitting fees significantly…
Read More »City of Tempe News - August 10, 2023
There's so much going on in our city. Get to know Tempe City Manager Rosa Inchausti, Tempe's Deputy City Managers and Department Directors at an open house. Enjoy a slice of pie and community from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Tempe History…
Read More »New Pedestrian Bridges to Feature Artwork by Local Tempe Artists
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Read More »Park Rangers Coming to Tempe Parks, Preserves This Fall
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Read More »Tempe Business Roadshow Heading to Downtown Tempe
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Read More »Arizona Theatre Company, Tempe Center for the Arts Announce long-term Partnership
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Read More »Tempe Playlist Shines a Spotlight on Local Music
Experience the talent of local musicians through Tempe Playlist Nearly 50 local bands and musicians highlighted through playlist, publication Tempe, AZ – Local music is the heartbeat of Tempe’s history and identity. To honor and…
Read More »City of Tempe: Juneteenth Schedule
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Read More »Tempe Public Library Newsletter - June
Totally Tempe Tuesdays are Back! Our Totally Tempe Tuesday programs are back and better than ever! To support the Summer Reading program, which runs from June 1 to August 1, the library will host a family-orientated Totally Tempe Tuesday program…
Read More »City Of Tempe This Week: The Podcast: Summer Spectacular
Tempe This Week: the podcast: Summer Spectacular We're so excited that summer is nearly here we threw a party - and you're invited. Join us for our Summer Spectacular podcasts! We've made two episodes - each about 30 minutes long. These are our last…
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