Arlene Chin
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:09:54
- Avg per meeting
- 4:07
- Segments
- 754
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Top issues during term (20)
Mass Surveillance and Automated License Plate Readers
Potential savings on data subscription fees, balanced against unknown impacts on investigative efficiency.
Emerald Center Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Generates new multi-family housing inventory and commercial vibrancy on a site vacant for 26 years.
Front Yard Trailer Parking and Neighborhood Consistency
None for the city beyond standard application processing fees.
Aramark University Food Service Labor Dispute
Directly impacts worker wages and local economic stability for low-wage service employees.
Opioid Response Plan 2026-2029
Tempe expects to receive approximately $9.2 million over 18 years from active opioid settlements, with an estimated disbursement of $481,097 for FY2026-2027.
Cross-ક્ત Wireless Telecommunications Facility Relocation
City Budget Shortfall Following Prop 424 Defeat
A $25.7 million budget shortfall will require cuts and spending reductions across city services.
Promotion of Civil Discourse and Community Respect
None.
storm preparedness
Proactive prep saves you from costly emergency repairs and property damage when severe storms strike.
Indoor Vehicle Sales Expansion on Hardy Drive
There is no fiscal impact on city funds.
surveillance technology
Canceling the contract saves taxpayer money that was previously tied up in the subscription fees for these tracking cameras.
Front Yard Setback Variances for Attached ADU
None to the city; impacts are restricted to private property construction costs.
Electromagnetic Fields and Environmental Impacts on Sensitive Species
None anticipated at this stage.
Code Compliance Abatement at 1858 E. Southern Ave.
Estimated abatement cost of $3,608.00 to be assessed against the property.
Code Compliance Abatement at 6904 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Estimated abatement cost of $4,832.00 to be assessed against the property.
Code Compliance Abatement at 1432 S. Rita Ln.
Estimated abatement cost of $3,376.00 to be assessed against the property.
Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Easement Abandonment
None specified for the city budget.
Community Health and Human Services Programs and Funding
$37.3 million total investment supporting diverse community health and human services programs.
Affordable housing development at 950 East Baseline Road
$1.7 million in federal congressional grants will fund early predevelopment work on the project.
surveillance camera ban
Canceling the camera contracts could save the city subscription fees, but might also lead to higher policing costs down the road.
Decisions during term (126)
Recorded while Chin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Use Permit for Prime Motor AZ Indoor Vehicle Sales
Continuance of 7Brew Drive-Through Use Permit
Zoning Map Amendment for Envision Center TOD
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of Board, Commission, and Committee Meeting Minutes
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Civility Resolution
Motorola Solutions Two-Way Radios Contract
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community IGA
Donau Carbon US LLC Contract Award
Rooftop Lease Agreement Third Amendment for 525 S. Mill Ave.
Partial Easement Abandonment for 9239 S. Oak St. (Diaz Residence)
Approval of Study Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
First Consent Agenda Approval
Second Consent Agenda Approval
Cross-Cut WCF Wireless Telecommunications Facility
Estrada Remodel Second-Story Addition
Approval of October 6, 2026 Hearing Officer Minutes
Abatement Request for 1101 W. Greenway Dr. (Spelrem Property)
Abatement Request for 1049 E. Spence Ave. (Schack Property)
Voting record (17)
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Adoption of Automated License Plate Reader Ban Ordinance (Ordinance No. O2026.46)
Voted against the ordinance because a wholesale ban on the technology is short-sighted and ignores tools that can help solve and deter crime.
Partial Abandonment of Vehicular Non-Access Easement at 1204 East Secretariat Drive (Ordinance No. O2026.39)
Expressed unshakeable concerns regarding traffic safety near the school pickup and bus area.