Tempe city officials have announced the schedule for the upcoming Indigenous Peoples’ Day, set to take place on Monday, Oct. 13. According to a recent publication on the City of Tempe website, the city will close all administrative offices in honor of the holiday, which celebrates the history and contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities. Tempe had declared Indigenous Peoples’ Day an official city holiday back in 2023 in an effort to foster a more inclusive environment.
For those concerned about public safety, rest assured, emergency police and fire services will continue without interruption on the holiday. However, Tempe 311, the city’s Customer Relations Center, is set to be closed. Residents needing to submit a service request can do so online by visiting the city’s official website. The Tempe Municipal Court will not be open, but for those needing to make payments or view case information, online and automated phone services remain available, except between the nightly hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Regarding public transportation, the city has stated that bus and rail services will adhere to their regular weekday schedules. The Tempe Transit Store will be closed, however, information on routes and timetables can be found at the city’s dedicated transportation webpage. While the Household Products Collection Center will not be open, the trash and recycling services in both commercial and residential areas will continue as per their usual schedule…