Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Tempe public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
19 topics in public safety
Homelessness support
Family homelessness
Family homelessness and shelter
Family homelessness and crisis resources
Family homelessness and employment barriers
Family homelessness and shelter needs
Family homelessness support
Pregnancy, employment, and homelessness
Family homelessness and state assistance
Code Compliance Property Abatements
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Ban Ordinance
Healthy Aging and Suicide Prevention
Business & jobs
Police accountability
Surveillance
Public Safety
Neighborhood Safety, Public Cleanliness, and Campaign Sign Enforcement
Drink Spiking Prevention and Nightlife Safety Ordinance
Public Appearances
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Tempe from local and regional media.
Tempe Town Lake turns into a rushing river after record fall storms
Tempe Town Lake turns into a rushing river after record fall storms 12News
Nov 5, 2026Tempe Town Lake closes on-water activities after storms
Tempe Town Lake closes on-water activities after storms KTAR News 92.3 FM
Nov 2, 2026SRP increases dam releases as storms hit watershed; Tempe Town Lake closes to boating
SRP increases dam releases as storms hit watershed; Tempe Town Lake closes to boating AZ Family
Nov 2, 2026Tempe voters to decide on sales tax increase for public safety, transit and early childhood programs
Tempe voters to decide on sales tax increase for public safety, transit and early childhood programs 12News
Oct 27, 2026Tempe seeks voters' OK for sales tax hike to fund services
Tempe seeks voters' OK for sales tax hike to fund services The Center Square
Oct 19, 2026Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers
Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers Yahoo
Oct 17, 2026Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers
Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers ABC15 Arizona
Oct 17, 2026Arizona City Bans Flock License Plate Cameras in First-of-Its-Kind Law
Arizona City Bans Flock License Plate Cameras in First-of-Its-Kind Law Law Commentary
Oct 17, 2026Tempe Just Banned Flock Cameras for Good—and Ordered Their Data Destroyed
Tempe Just Banned Flock Cameras for Good—and Ordered Their Data Destroyed MotorBiscuit
Oct 17, 2026Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers
Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers ABC15 Arizona
Oct 17, 2026Tempe becomes 1st Arizona city to enact strict ban on Automated License Plate Readers
Tempe becomes 1st Arizona city to enact strict ban on Automated License Plate Readers KTAR News 92.3 FM
Oct 16, 2026Tempe permanently bans city from using license plate reader cameras
Tempe permanently bans city from using license plate reader cameras AZ Family
Oct 16, 2026