14 Facts About Kate Gallego

Katharine Sarah Widland Gallego is an American politician serving as the 62nd mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, since 2019.

Kate Gallego's parents are attorneys who moved to Albuquerque from Chicago after the 1979 Chicago blizzard.

Kate Gallego grew up with asthma, which made air quality important to her.

Kate Gallego graduated from Albuquerque Academy, where she served as student body vice president.

Kate Gallego earned a bachelor's degree in environmental science and public policy from Harvard College and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Kate Gallego worked for the Arizona Democratic Party, the Arizona Office of Tourism, as well as on economic development and strategic planning for the Salt River Project.

On November 5,2013, Kate Gallego was elected to the Phoenix City Council for the 8th district; she was reelected in 2017.

Kate Gallego resigned from the city council effective August 7,2018.

Kate Gallego defeated Daniel Valenzuela in the special general runoff election for the mayor of Phoenix in 2019.

Kate Gallego was backed by progressives, labor unions, the Arizona Republic editorial board, and liberal advocacy organizations.

In March 2024, Kate Gallego announced her intention to run for re-election for another term.

In 2020, Kate Gallego suggested a plan for a citizens review board that would balance the police department interests and community interests.

Kate Gallego supported legislation that legalized accessory dwelling units on lots that were previously strictly zoned for single-family housing.

In January 2024, Kate Gallego was appointed to the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee, which will advise the US Department of Transportation on ways to improve public transportation.