Phoenix Council member District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Zachary Lauer

Candidate for Council member District 4

16 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Zachary Lauer is running for Phoenix Council member District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ashley Harder, Ed Hermes, Cassandra Hernandez, Patricia Jimenez, Michael Mazzocco, Robb Olivieri and Megan Schmitz.

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Today

Lauer works in sales for USHEALTH Advisors, a health insurance company, and describes himself as a health insurance expert. He campaigned for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2024 and calls himself a MAHA activist.

How the press groups them: Phoenix New Times reported he is campaigning on a slate with Matt Evans (District 2) and Michael Del Prete (District 6). Phoenix New Times · Dec 11, 2025
Campaign website: www.zachforphoenix.com

Where Zachary Lauer stands: positions on the record

Homelessness1 sourced position

Says homelessness programs should help people beat addiction and rebuild through mental health support, jobs and accountability.
“Help individuals beat addiction and rebuild with mental health support, jobs, and accountability.”
Own statementZach for Phoenix (campaign site)

Public safety1 sourced position

Wants Phoenix Police fully staffed and resourced, and community safety teams partnering with police against illegal encampments and drugs.
“Fully staff and resource Phoenix PD.”
Own statementZach for Phoenix (campaign site)

Taxes1 sourced position

Criticizes the council's March 2025 sales tax increase to 2.8%, saying it passed without a public vote.
“Council jacked up sales tax 0.5% to 2.8% in March 2025 – effective July 1 – without your vote, claiming it's for fire and homelessness while essentials starve.”
Own statementZach for Phoenix (campaign site)

Budget1 sourced position

Wants audits of city spending, cuts to ineffective programs, and priority for essentials such as roads and services.
“Audit waste, cut ineffective programs, prioritize essentials like roads and services.”
Own statementZach for Phoenix (campaign site)

Transit1 sourced position

Criticizes city funds going to NGOs and what he calls underused light rail expansions.
“Funds funneled to NGOs and underused light rail expansions, robbing streets, safety, and families.”
Own statementZach for Phoenix (campaign site)

Emergency response1 sourced position

Wants more ambulances and fire stations to cut emergency response times in growing areas like District 4.
“Add ambulances and fire stations now”
Own statementZach for Phoenix (campaign site)

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