Your city hall's budget is looking rough

Look, here's the deal—the big news hitting City Hall right now is that budget blow-up. Governor Katie Hobbs is pointing fingers at the Republicans, saying they're not serious about getting things done. On the other side, some Republicans are calling it a "tantrum" from the Governor. This kind of back-and-forth isn't new, mijo, especially when you're talking about state money that trickles down to our neighborhoods here in Phoenix. It affects everything from our light rail extensions to the community gardens in South Phoenix.

What we're seeing is a pretty public fight, and it’s happening right as we’re getting into the thick of planning for next year. When the state budget gets held up like this, it makes it harder for our city council to plan for services, from fixing potholes in Ward 7 to funding after-school programs.

* Governor Hobbs blames "unserious" Republicans.

* Republicans accuse Hobbs of a "tantrum."

* This political infighting impacts city-level budgeting.

This isn't just a political spat in a fancy office building, oye. This has real consequences for Phoenix residents. We need these folks to work together, because it’s our neighborhoods and our city services that feel the pinch when they don’t. We'll be watching closely to see if they can find some common ground, or if this budget drama continues to simmer.

That's the Valley, baby — 115 degrees and we're still out here.

Carlos Espinoza-Reyes, @los_phx_south

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