Phoenix should be a city where families feel safe, homeownership is within reach, and taxpayers can trust City Hall to spend their money wisely. Instead, too many residents are seeing the opposite. Rising housing costs, growing public safety concerns, increasing taxes and fees, and ineffective approaches to homelessness all point to the same problem: City Hall has lost focus on the fundamentals.
Phoenix should be a city where working families can afford to own a home. Instead, housing costs have surged, and it now takes 43.6% of the median household income to afford a typical mortgage, up from 26.4% in 2020. The average first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old, showing how far homeownership has slipped out of reach. If you work in Phoenix, you should be able to live here.
Every family deserves to feel safe. Phoenix is nearly 600 officers short of its authorized police force, and emergency response times continue to lag. In District 6, a critical EMS call averages 7 minutes 30 seconds far above the national benchmark of 5 minutes. When help takes longer to arrive, families notice. Phoenix must prioritize recruiting and retaining first responders so every neighborhood gets the protection it deserves.
Phoenix's recent budget "surplus" wasn't created through smarter government it came largely from higher sales taxes, increased water, wastewater, and trash fees, and rising property taxes on homeowners. Working families are paying more while long-term financial challenges remain. City Hall should focus on transparent, performance-based budgeting, eliminate waste before asking taxpayers for more, and build a budget that lives within its means.
Phoenix has spent more than $180 million addressing homelessness since 2021, yet the crisis continues to grow and the Zone is back! Encampments have expanded, public spaces have become less safe, and too many people are still dying on our streets. We need a compassionate approach that delivers results connecting people to effective treatment and services, enforcing standards for public spaces, and measuring success by outcomes, not dollars spent.
Phoenix can do better. Here's my plan:
LEADERS OF PHOENIX
"Phoenix needs leaders who will prioritize public safety and support the men and women who protect our communities. Michael Del Prete will be a strong voice for accountability, safer neighborhoods, and the residents of Phoenix. I proudly endorse Michael Del Prete for Phoenix City Council."
He is someone who is gonna fight crime, be pro-business, help people advance... He is the guy that we will need to bring Phoenix back.
I support and endorse Michael Del Prete for Phoenix city council. He promises to keep our water supplies balanced and affordable for homes and jobs.
REAL RESIDENTS. REAL REASONS.
Phoenix's future depends on neighbors who are willing to step up and make a difference. Whether you have an hour a month or want to be actively involved, your support can help us build a safer, stronger, and more affordable Phoenix.
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