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Kate Gallego: “Phoenix was so dependent on real estate as a business…”

Featuring: Kate Gallego, Democrat | Mayor of Phoenix | Arizona

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The Rise & Resilience of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego

Published | Video Starts at 33:38

That might be the single worst investment I've ever made, but it probably changed my life. I think that's one of the reasons I'm so interested in a more diverse economy. Phoenix was so dependent on real estate as a business sector. and I am now working to make sure we have a few other options in our economy. And you've really succeeded. It's spectacular. All right, that was it. (33:38–33:44)

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Asserts that Phoenix's economy was heavily reliant on the real estate sector.

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