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Barry Graham

Councilmember2023–2027

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At a glance

News mentions
6

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
26
Total speaking time
3:04:52
Avg per meeting
7:07
Segments
3842

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Top issues during term (13)(Environment)

critical↑Apr 2026[29]

Scottsdale Water Resources and Future Supply Strategy

Involves hundreds of millions in long-term water infrastructure and CIP allocations.

critical↑Jul 2026[17]

Large Water User Ordinance and Data Center Regulation

None identified at this time.

critical↑Aug 2026[15]

Water Resilience and Colorado River Conservation

Potential budget allocations for expanded rebate programs.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Harquahala Valley Water Purchase Strategy

Financial details and contract terms were discussed in confidential executive session.

high↓May 2026[6]

Long-Term Water Storage Credits Acquisition

$8,250,000 capital appropriation transfer from the Water Capital Improvement Plan.

critical↓Mar 2026[5]

Utility Rates and Departmental Fee Adjustments

Water and solid waste rate adjustments will generate approximately $9.2 million in increased enterprise revenue.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Salt River Wild Horse Herd Protection

critical↓Sep 2026[5]

Large Water User Ordinance and Water Conservation

Impacts development review costs and water infrastructure planning budgets.

high↓May 2026[4]

water resources

Expect your monthly water bill to go up as the city scrambles to secure new, pricier water sources.

medium↓Aug 2026[4]

water management

Right now, stable water levels mean you probably won't see any emergency rate hikes or strict drought penalties on your utility bill just yet.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

water recycling

Cutting the recycling program saves cash right now, but it could cost us more down the road if water scarcity drives up utility rates.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

water recycling program

Potential policy shifts could alter utility rates, impacting your monthly water bill depending on how the city restructures the recycling program.

high↓Jun 2026[0]

water credit purchase

Buying these credits means investing upfront now to avoid much steeper water scarcity costs down the road.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Graham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.