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What's up Tempe! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Tempe's proposed Prop 424 sales tax hike is so divisive
  • What Tempe's proposed license plate reader ban could mean for you
  • How to attend ASU's October 2 justice-focused lecture in Tempe

Also on today's calendar: America at a Crossroads: Preserving Faith, Family and Freedom and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warm, temps: high: 98, low: 77.
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tempe's tax hike tussle (roselawgroupreporter.com) — Tempe is confronting a budget shortfall and asking voters to approve Prop 424, which would raise the city sales tax by 50 cents per $100 and make Tempe's rate the highest in the East Valley. The proposal is dividing local Democrats and progressives, with critics warning it could burden working residents and potentially steer more money to police. Expect more debate as details and impacts are scrutinized.
   

2. Tempe considers banning license plate readers amid mounting privacy worries (fox10phoenix.com) — Tempe leaders are weighing a citywide ban on automated license plate readers after shutting off Flock cameras, pitting privacy concerns against police claims the tools speed investigations. A proposed ordinance with limited exceptions just had its first public hearing and returns to the City Council October 15 for a final vote, potentially reshaping how Tempe police investigate crimes.
   

3. Melissa Linton Speaks at ASU in Tempe, AZ (arizona.edu) — An upcoming Arizona State University lecture in Tempe on October 2 will feature professor and author Melissa Linton discussing justice movements in El Salvador and their ties to the U.S. Local residents can attend in person at Coor Hall or join virtually with an RSVP. The talk is part of ASU's Center for Latina/os and American Politics Research series.
   

4. Monarchs Battle Through Five Sets, Take Three Wins Against Emmanuel – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Atonement Lutheran School's girls volleyball team in Tempe turned in a gritty performance, sweeping Emmanuel's B team and splitting three sets with its A squad. Strong serving from several Monarchs, especially Araya, powered three set wins despite a packed schedule and late‑day fatigue that showed how resilient this local team can be.
   

5. Lawyer requests criminal investigation in ASU hockey player's collapse (kold.com) — A lawyer for Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich's family is urging prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into his collapse during an August workout in Tempe, alleging ASU staff ignored key heat‑safety rules. The letter disputes the university's internal report, questions water breaks and cooling procedures, and asks that evidence be preserved while ASU police complete their probe.
   

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