When he looks out his window at Mesa, Arizona’s city hall, Mayor John Giles can see tangible signs of how the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt his community.
From his perch, he can see the city’s convention center, which has become a hub for those seeking help. Sometimes, there are lines a thousand cars long, with people coming to pick up food from a food bank. Other days, it’s people lined up for COVID-19 vaccines.
“It’s a pretty sobering view from the mayor’s office,” Giles said in an interview with NPR.
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