Gov. Ducey labeled Phoenix’s efforts to discourage large gatherings at parks “another political power” grab in a video posted to social media.
By Kevin Stone | KTAR
Gov. Doug Ducey ripped Phoenix officials Friday for implementing restrictions at city parks over Easter weekend. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego hit back a few hours later.
While taking swipes at Phoenix, Ducey encouraged Arizonans to have outdoor get-togethers and announced that all Arizona State Parks and Trails will have free admission Saturday-Sunday.
He labeled Phoenix’s efforts to discourage large gatherings at parks “another political power” grab in a video posted to social media.
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He also sent a letter to Gallego calling the city’s Saturday-Sunday ban on parking and grilling at its parks “a shame.”
Gallego posted a response addressed to Ducey on Twitter about 3½ hours later.
In it, she wondered why it took him until the day before the weekend in question to respond to an ordinance passed by the Phoenix City Council by a 9-0 vote on March 16, more than two weeks earlier.
