Jennifer Adams
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- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 26:45
- Avg per meeting
- 5:21
- Segments
- 1297
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Top issues during term (20)
Axon Police Technology Contract and Surveillance Privacy
Zero cost to city taxpayers for the pilot program.
Code Compliance Property Abatements
The homeowner faces potential contractor and lien costs if he does not finish clearing the property himself.
Public Safety Oversight and Data Transparency
Implemented within existing department budgets and operational reorganizations.
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.
Tenant Protections and Housing Affordability
One former participant reports more than $8,000 in obligations after her temporary assistance ended.
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.
Residential Remodels and Additions Review
None on city funds; private property investments.
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.
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.
Transportation Overlay District Parking Requirements Update
No direct fiscal impact on city capital funds was reported.
Tempe Oasis Multifamily Conversion
Private capital investment in adaptive reuse and neighborhood revitalization.
Rio Salado Community Facilities District FY 2026/27 Tentative Budget and Assessments
Proposed budget is $5,660,791, with $4,215,400 assessed to property owners and the city's portion totaling approximately $2,774,949.95.
Chechenelli Backyard Accessory Structure Privacy Concerns
Private property investment by the homeowner with potential effects on adjacent property values.
Truth in Taxation Property Tax Levy
Generates approximately $462,905 in additional general fund revenue.
storm damage emergency
Affected residents could receive federal disaster relief funds to help pay for property repairs.
Affordable Housing Development Bonus Program
Financial impacts will be evaluated as the program details are finalized.
FY 2026/27 Tentative Budget and Capital Improvements Program
Total program funding of $1.84 billion over five years, funded through enterprise fees, bonds, grants, and general revenues.
Age-Friendly Tempe 2026-2030 Action Plan
The plan relies on coordinated nonprofit partnerships and city resources to maximize housing and aging-in-place assistance.
1st & Farmer Development Agreement and Property Transfer
Facilitates downtown project implementation in accordance with previously approved agreements.
Carport Conversion and Front Yard Parking Permit at 1612 East Gaylon Drive
None on city funds.
Decisions during term (434)
Recorded while Adams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda Minus Pulled Items
Acceptance of In-Kind Donation for Drink Testing Kits (Item 7C2)
Approval of College Connect Tempe IGA (Item 7C6)
Approval of School Resource Officer Program IGA (Item 7C11)
Adoption of CDBG Action Plan (Item 8A1)
Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Residences at Dorsey (Item 8A2)
Approval of Tempe Oasis PAD Overlay and Motel-to-Apartment Conversion (Item 8C1)
Approval of TOD Parking Update Code Text Amendment (Item 8C2)
Approval of Electric Mobility Devices Code Amendments (Item 8C3)
Approval of Animal Code Amendments (Item 8C4)
Approval of Code Violations Amendments (Item 8C5)
Authorization of Easement Abandonment for Sky Harbor Innovation Park (Item 8C6)
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
City Council Special Budget Meeting – June 4, 2026
City Council Special Calendaring Meeting – May 29, 2026
Drink Spiking Education and Prevention Council Subcommittee - June 12, 2026
Development Review Commission Regular Meeting – May 12, 2026
Development Review Commission Study Session – May 12, 2026
Library Advisory Board - May 6, 2026
Parks, Recreation, Golf and Double Butte Cemetery Advisory Board – May 13, 2026
Voting record (19)
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Motion to Approve Item 3A
Motion to Approve Item 4A
Motion to Approve Item 2A
Motion to Approve Item 2B
Motion to Approve Item 2D
Motion to Approve Item 2A
Adoption of Special Election Resolution for 0.5% Sales Tax
I just don't agree with this funding method's proposed proposal, and I think we need to think more outside the box and with other ideas, and propose new ideas.