Democrat Katie Hobbs, who touted transparency as part of her leadership, won't tell the public which people or corporations are paying for the events.
Bob Christie Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Incoming Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is kicking off her term with a celebratory ball, a first for a new governor since Fife Symington had one in the 1990s.
People are also reading… That stands in contrast to Hobbs' promise to make her administration “the most ethical and accountable” in history. The amount collected wasn't enough to cover all the costs. So the state treasury also coughed up $50,000, mainly for renting and staffing the audio-visual equipment for the large-screen TVs that ensured even those in the back of the Capitol courtyard could see what was happening.
This year, however, Hobbs' press aide Joe Wolf said no one will have to buy tickets to watch the Thursday ceremonies. Neither aides to Hobbs nor APS will disclose how much they are now donating to the ceremony, with the company saying only that it is joining with other Arizona businesses in supporting the inauguration.