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Corey D. Woods

Mayor2020-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
32
Total speaking time
10:39:09
Avg per meeting
19:58
Segments
12031

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↑Mar 2026[48]

Axon Police Technology Contract and Surveillance Privacy

Zero cost to city taxpayers for the pilot program.

critical→Aug 2026[31]

Mass Surveillance and Automated License Plate Readers

Potential savings on data subscription fees, balanced against unknown impacts on investigative efficiency.

medium↓Aug 2026[8]

surveillance technology

Canceling the contract saves taxpayer money that was previously tied up in the subscription fees for these tracking cameras.

high↓Sep 2026[4]

surveillance camera ban

Canceling the camera contracts could save the city subscription fees, but might also lead to higher policing costs down the road.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Appeal of Massage Establishment Use Permit

None.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

surveillance cameras

Canceling the contract saves taxpayer money on tech subscriptions and potential legal fees from privacy lawsuits.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

surveillance camera contract

Canceling the contract stops taxpayer money from flowing into private surveillance tech, saving public funds for other city needs.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

surveillance technology policy

Local taxpayers will save money by cutting subscription costs for the abandoned license plate reader technology.

medium↓Feb 2026[2]

lawsuit

Your tax dollars will be used to fund the city's legal defense team in this federal lawsuit.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Acquisition of Historic Mill Avenue Properties

Purchase executed using budgeted city funds at market rates.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Drink Spiking Prevention Ordinance

Involves minor administrative costs and potential 25% liquor license tax rebates for compliant businesses.

critical↓Apr 2026[1]

Nuisance Ordinance and Homeless Outreach Regulations

Potential reduction in municipal code enforcement and legal liability costs related to property nuisances.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Comprehensive Public Art Plan Update

It cost taxpayers a cool $2 million out of pocket.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Drink Spiking Prevention and Nightlife Safety Ordinance

Minimal to zero direct cost for businesses, with sponsored test kits available for the first year and tax incentives for qualifying venues.

high↓Aug 2026[0]

surveillance camera policy

Building and maintaining the new transparency portal might cost a bit of taxpayer money, but it gives you way more control over your data.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

natural disaster response

Expect your tax dollars to be funneled into emergency relief and temporary housing efforts as the city helps those displaced by the storm.

medium↓May 2026[0]

legal settlement

Taxpayers are footing a $150,000 bill for this settlement, money that could have gone toward fixing potholes or community programs.

high↓Jan 2026[0]

candidate forum

This event is free to attend or follow, so it won't cost taxpayers a dime.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

holiday renaming

There shouldn't be any major price tag attached to this name change beyond updating some official calendars and signage.

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

first amendment lawsuit

Tempe taxpayers could be on the hook for hefty legal fees and a potential settlement if the courts decide the city violated her constitutional rights.

Decisions during term (7)

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