At its core, the People First Economy is an economic justice-oriented program and climate justice is woven into the very fabric of PFE. Our drive is to engage the people most impacted to build long-term social, institutional, and political power. That is why in 2023 ACE is organizing to politicize and educate community members around economy equity, specifically adding a climate-focused approach to our coalition, especially around water conservation and personhood for the Colorado River. Environmental Justice is a People's First Economy.

We turned the most pressing issues into a collective solution & a reality in Arizona. People First Economy is building and organizing a movement of community members and leaders dedicated to reclaiming our power. Co-creating people-informed budgetary policies centered around real community needs like clean water and health care. Holding elected officials accountable for their governance decisions, and commitment to economic equity and climate; and electing our own community leaders who hold our shared commitment and redefining co-governance and work with us, for an environment that works for us.