Phoenix Council member District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Robb Olivieri

Candidate for Council member District 4

16 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Robb Olivieri 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 Megan Schmitz.

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Olivieri is director of the Luminosity Lab at Arizona State University, where he has worked for eight years. He is president of the Melrose Community Alliance.

Endorsed by: Joe Buscaino (2020 president of the National League of Cities), Jeremiah Grazta (Seventh Avenue Merchants Association), Jeff Spellman (Violence Impact Project), former neighborhood association presidents Pam Pawlowski, Daniel Duran, Becky Santiago and Peter Schirrippa, and others. Robb for Phoenix
Campaign website: www.robb4phx.com

Where Robb Olivieri stands: positions on the record

Homelessness1 sourced position

Calls for more shelter and transitional housing capacity and more coordination with neighboring cities, the county, the state and service providers.
“There’s a need for increased shelter and transitional housing capacity.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

as reported by The Center Square; not a direct quote
Suggested streamlining zoning and development rules and building more densely to address housing costs.
Own statementThe Center Square

Vacant properties1 sourced position

Wants absentee owners of vacant lots and storefronts pushed to fill them or cover city costs, with incentives for small businesses to move in.
“We need to lean on absentee owners to fill spaces, or cover the costs to the city.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

Proposes a task force connecting police officers with community leaders.
“By creating a task force to connect police officers with community leaders, we strengthen neighborhood safety and resiliency.”
Own statementRobb for Phoenix

Light rail1 sourced position

Supports light rail expansion to connect Maryvale and West Phoenix, and would work toward the Capitol extension after the Indian School line.
“Yes, I am in favor of the light rail expansion.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026

Reverse lanes1 sourced position

Favors removing the 7th Avenue and 7th Street reverse lanes and adding traffic-calming measures such as speed enforcement and crosswalks.
“I am in favor of getting rid of them.”
Own statementNorth Central News · Sep 6, 2026

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