Phoenix Council member District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Michael Mazzocco

Candidate for Council member District 4

16 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Michael Mazzocco 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, Robb Olivieri and Megan Schmitz.

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Today

Mazzocco founded Michael Mazzocco Events in 2017 and chairs the Phoenix Human Relations Commission, appointed by Mayor Kate Gallego. He was an ASU faculty associate in entrepreneurship and innovation and served as board president of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce.

Endorsed by: State Sen. Flavio Bravo, state Rep. Patty Contreras, Tempe Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid, Chandler's Angel Encinas and Chuck Bongiovanni, former Tempe Mayor Neil Giuliano, IBEW Local 640, Advance Native Political Leadership Action Fund, Democratic Municipal Officials, and others. Mazzocco for Phoenix
Campaign website: www.mazzoccoforphoenix.com

Where Michael Mazzocco stands: positions on the record

Homelessness1 sourced position

Runs on a Housing First approach, pairing quick housing with wraparound services, and wants more permanent supportive housing.
“The solution I’m running on is Housing First.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Proposes upzoning along transportation routes, voluntary inclusionary zoning with incentives, and a public land strategy for affordable housing.
“three we could implement immediately, with enough votes on council, are aggressive upzoning along transportation routes, voluntary inclusionary zoning with strong incentives, and a public land strategy for affordable housing.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026

Renters1 sourced position

Proposes a city Tenant Bill of Rights with legal counsel in evictions, notice of rent hikes, and just-cause eviction protections where state law permits.
“Establish a Tenant Bill of Rights at the city level that will include a right to legal counsel in evictions, advance notice on rent hikes, and just-cause eviction protections (where state law permits).”
Own statementMazzocco for Phoenix

Public safety1 sourced position

Wants PHX C.A.R.E.S. expanded with civilian crisis response teams for mental health and substance use calls.
“Trained professionals, not armed officers.”
Own statementMazzocco for Phoenix

Light rail1 sourced position

Supports continued light rail expansion and would push to keep the I-10 West line on a clear timeline.
“Yes. I support continued light rail expansion, and I believe the city needs to stay accountable to the voters who approved these projects at the ballot box multiple times.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026

Reverse lanes1 sourced position

Wants the reverse lanes on 7th Avenue and 7th Street removed and replaced with consistent lane design.
“They need to go.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026

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