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Phoenix has a new vice mayor.
Councilwoman Betty Guardado of District 5 was appointed to the role at the group’s meeting Tuesday.
“I know I have some big shoes to fill but am ready to work collaboratively with my fellow council members and our mayor to move Phoenix forward,” Guardado said in a press release.
She replaces Councilman Jim Waring of District 2 and will serve for one year under Mayor Kate Gallego.