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Phoenix Council member District 8 · Nov 3, 2026

Jarrett Barton Maupin, Jr.

Candidate for Council member District 8

16 candidates · 4 seats9 sourced positions

Jarrett Barton Maupin, Jr. is running for Phoenix Council member District 8 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Frank Abasciano Jr. and Kesha Hodge Washington.

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Maupin is a pastor and civil-rights activist.

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Where Jarrett Barton Maupin, Jr. stands: positions on the record

Public safety1 sourced position
  • Proposes growing the police force to at least 5,000 sworn officers, including lowering the trainee hiring age to 18.

    “My administration will fight to aggressively expand our ranks to at least 5,000 sworn officers.”

    Own statementRev4Phx

Health care1 sourced position
  • Proposes a municipal bond election to fund a Level I trauma center and medical corridor on South Central Avenue.

    “Instead of funding non-essential projects that don't address our urgent needs, we can use a municipal bond election to fund critical health infrastructure.”

    Own statementRev4Phx

Housing1 sourced position
  • Proposes a city Homeownership Fund covering down payments and closing costs, and selling public housing units to the families living in them.

    “It is time to get the city out of the landlord business and into the homeownership business.”

    Own statementRev4Phx

Homelessness1 sourced position
  • Proposes enforcing camping ordinances and clearing encampments, offering shelter and treatment or arrest for breaking city codes.

    “We will offer a clear choice: accept structured shelter, mental health treatment, and rehabilitation, or face immediate arrest and prosecution for breaking city codes.”

    Own statementRev4Phx

Taxes and budget1 sourced position
  • Proposes a line-item budget audit, ending city funding for NGOs and nonprofits, and 401(k)-style plans for new non-safety hires.

    “Champion 401(k)-style defined-contribution options for new non-safety hires to completely stop the creation of new legacy debt, mirroring the private sector.”

    Own statementRev4Phx

Record2 sourced positions
Past candidacies2 sourced positions

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