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Doreen Garlid

Councilmember2020-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
28
Total speaking time
1:24:49
Avg per meeting
3:02
Segments
1466

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Top issues during term (20)

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.

high→Sep 2026[25]

Emerald Center Mixed-Use Redevelopment

Generates new multi-family housing inventory and commercial vibrancy on a site vacant for 26 years.

high↑Mar 2026[22]

Code Compliance Property Abatements

The homeowner faces potential contractor and lien costs if he does not finish clearing the property himself.

critical↓Feb 2026[18]

Public Safety Oversight and Data Transparency

Implemented within existing department budgets and operational reorganizations.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

FY 2026-2027 Public Housing Agency Annual Plan and Administrative Plan

Tempe is administering over $19 million in federal housing subsidies this year, with average per-unit costs of about $1,535 and rising.

high↓Jan 2026[13]

Tenant Protections and Housing Affordability

One former participant reports more than $8,000 in obligations after her temporary assistance ended.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Double Butte Cemetery Restoration and Pioneer Section Preservation

Initial planning-level estimates place infrastructure and roadway repairs at approximately $2.6 million to $3.5 million, excluding comprehensive historic preservation costs.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Residential Remodels and Additions Review

None on city funds; private property investments.

critical↑Apr 2026[11]

Proposed Special Election Sales Tax Ballot Measure

Increases local sales tax rate from 1.8% to 2.4% (50 cents per $100 spent), generating tens of millions annually.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

Tempe Transportation Plan 2050 Update

The plan serves as a non-binding policy document, with project funding determined annually through the city's capital improvement budget and federal grants.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Transportation Overlay District Parking Requirements Update

No direct fiscal impact on city capital funds was reported.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Front Yard Trailer Parking and Neighborhood Consistency

None for the city beyond standard application processing fees.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Aramark University Food Service Labor Dispute

Directly impacts worker wages and local economic stability for low-wage service employees.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Cross-ક્ત Wireless Telecommunications Facility Relocation

critical↑Nov 2026[10]

City Budget Shortfall Following Prop 424 Defeat

A $25.7 million budget shortfall will require cuts and spending reductions across city services.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Promotion of Civil Discourse and Community Respect

None.

medium↑Jul 2026[10]

storm preparedness

Proactive prep saves you from costly emergency repairs and property damage when severe storms strike.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Indoor Vehicle Sales Expansion on Hardy Drive

There is no fiscal impact on city funds.

Decisions during term (560)

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

Voting record (25)

24 yes1 no

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Voted noSep 10, 2026

Partial Abandonment of Vehicular Non-Access Easement at 1204 East Secretariat Drive (Ordinance No. O2026.39)

Cited persistent neighborhood safety concerns regarding potential traffic hazards and enforcement of vehicle exiting directions.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Approve Item 3A

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

Approve Item 4A

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Election of Vice Mayor

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 3A

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 4A

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Adoption of the 2026/27 - 2030/31 Capital Improvements Program

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Truth in Taxation Primary Property Tax Levy Increase

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Adoption of the FY 2026/27 Final Budget

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 2A

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 2B

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 2D

Voted yesMay 14, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 2A

Voted yesApr 30, 2026

Consolidation of Ballot Questions

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 6A

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 5A

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 PHA Annual Plan and Administrative Plan Revisions

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

Approval of January 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesMar 26, 2026

Appeal of Development Review Commission Decision for Massage Aces

Voted yesFeb 5, 2026

Adoption of Drink Spiking Prevention Ordinance

Voted yesJan 22, 2026

Motion to Approve Item 3A

Voted yesJan 22, 2026

Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJan 22, 2026

Acceptance of Board, Commission, and Committee Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJan 22, 2026

PAD Overlay for 250 Rio Residential Project

Voted yesJan 22, 2026

Purchase of Real Property at 950 East Baseline Road