2006 HP Bond Campaign proponents celebrate accomplishments at Ellis-Shackelford reception

To help celebrate National Historic Preservation Month, Phoenix residents who supported the historic preservation projects funded in part by the 2006 City of Phoenix Bond Program gathered at the historic Ellis-Shackelford House on May 25 to celebrate the bond victory. Offering comments were HP Bond Subcommittee Chair Mark K. Briggs, Mayor Phil Gordon, Council Member Claude Mattox, HP Officer Barbara Stocklin, and HP Commission Chair Donna Reiner. The 45 attendees enjoyed displays and handouts of the funded projects, refreshments, and camaraderie among friends and associates.

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon makes a point about the importance of neighborhood involvement in the 2006 Bond Campaign, while Council Member Claude Mattox and HP Commission members Reid Butler and Donna Reiner look on.

Phoenix preservation advocates reflect on the issues of the day.

Downtown Voices Coalition spokesperson Steve Weiss reminisces with friends about growing up in Phoenix.

City HP Officer Barbara Stocklin visits with Bond Subcommittee members Chris Ibarra (Parks and Recreation), Barry Wong (Public Infrastructure), and Tom Chapman (HP).

HP Bond Subcommittee chair Mark K. Briggs and City HP Officer share a laugh about making it through the bond process!