Peoria City Council Pine District · Nov 3, 2026
Joysaphine Waitman-Powell
Candidate for City Council Pine District
Joysaphine Waitman-Powell is running for Peoria City Council Pine District in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Eva Osuna.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMember of Peoria's Planning and Zoning Commission since 2020, including as its chair. She co-founded the mental wellness nonprofit Mentally Anonymous, Inc.
- Endorsed by
- United Phoenix Our Voice Our Vote Arizona; Fire Fighters Local 493; Peoria Police Officers Association; Arizona Police Association; WeSERV REALTORS®; Run for Something; College Democrats of Arizona; Democratic Municipal Officials; Unity Rising League of Women Voters VOTE411
- Campaign website
- waitmanpowellwithpeoria.com
Tad Snidecor did not respond to The Arizona Republic's June 2026 candidate questionnaire; Joysaphine Waitman-Powell submitted her responses late. The Arizona Republic (archived) · Jun 19, 2026
Where Joysaphine Waitman-Powell stands: positions on the record
Housing and growth3 sourced positions
As Planning and Zoning Commission chair, voted yes to recommend the Cibola Vista General Plan change for a 302-unit apartment complex (passed 6-0, November 2025).
Commission voteCity of Peoria · Nov 6, 2025
Says major projects near homes should get public discussion even when the land-use category allows them.
“I do not believe a major project should bypass public discussion simply because a land-use category permits it.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
As Planning and Zoning Commission chair, voted to recommend the Middle Housing code amendment, TA25-01 (passed 6-0, October 2025).
Commission voteCity of Peoria · Oct 16, 2025
General Plan1 sourced position
answer to The Arizona Republic candidate questionnaire
Rates her willingness to deviate from the voter-approved General Plan at 2 on a 1-10 scale.
“I would place myself at a 2.”
Own statementThe Arizona Republic (archived) · Jun 19, 2026
Water1 sourced position
Says water supply must be weighed in every major growth decision.
“A reliable water supply must be part of every major growth decision.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
What Joysaphine Waitman-Powell said vs. how Joysaphine Waitman-Powell voted
Housing and growth
In their words
Says major projects near homes should get public discussion even when the land-use category allows them.
On the record
As Planning and Zoning Commission chair, voted to recommend the Middle Housing code amendment, TA25-01 (passed 6-0, October 2025).
Oct 16, 2025 ·City of Peoria · Oct 16, 2025
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