Isabella Martillaro
Contributor, Cronkite News
Originally from, Arvada, Colorado, Isabella moved to the Phoenix metro area to enroll in Arizona State University’s journalism program. She currently covers police, health, and politics.
Biden’s visit to Arizona was marked with small, mask-wearing, socially distant crowds—a stark contrast to the Trump campaign’s crowded rallies.
Jamaar Williams of BLM Metro Phoenix said defunding and disbanding police departments is neither radical nor unrealistic.
Affordable housing, unemployment, mental health, and education are some of the areas that could benefit from additional funding.
Phoenix officials approved a city budget in June that left police funds intact but allocated $3 million for a civilian review system.
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