Phoenix Council member District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Megan Schmitz
Candidate for Council member District 4
Megan Schmitz is running for Phoenix Council member District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ashley Harder, Ed Hermes, Cassandra Hernandez, Patricia Jimenez, Zachary Lauer, Michael Mazzocco and Robb Olivieri.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySchmitz worked for more than eight years in the District 4 council office as a research analyst and chief of staff under Councilmembers Laura Pastor and Tom Simplot. She later worked for Arizona Public Service and was a senior vice president at Horizon Strategies of Arizona.
- Campaign website
- www.megan4phoenix.com
Where Megan Schmitz stands: positions on the record
Homelessness1 sourced position
Supports Housing First strategies and more permanent supportive housing combined with mental health care, addiction treatment and job placement.
“Support proven Housing First strategies that help people stabilize before addressing the challenges that led to homelessness.”
Own statementMegan Schmitz for Phoenix
Public safety1 sourced position
Proposes a rapid-response Neighborhood Safety Task Force bringing together police, code enforcement and social workers on crime hot spots.
“Launch a rapid-response Neighborhood Safety Task Force focused on crime hot spots before they become larger problems.”
Own statementMegan Schmitz for Phoenix
Housing1 sourced position
Would advocate for more housing options in central Phoenix and direct infill investment strategically, while protecting historic neighborhood character.
“I will advocate for more housing options in the heart of the city, and work to direct infill investment strategically.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026
Light rail1 sourced position
Supports continued light rail expansion where it makes financial sense and has voter support, and would work to bring the I-10 line about.
“I support expansions where they make sense financially and have the support of the voters, as we saw with the passage of Prop 479.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026
Reverse lanes1 sourced position
Pledges to lead an effort to eliminate the reverse lanes on 7th Avenue and 7th Street.
“Lead the effort to finally eliminate the reverse lanes.”
Own statementMegan Schmitz for Phoenix
Water1 sourced position
Pledges to protect Phoenix's long-term water security through planning and regional leadership.
“Protect Phoenix's long-term water security through smart planning and regional leadership.”
Own statementMegan Schmitz for Phoenix
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