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John Stephens

Mayor2021-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
23
Total speaking time
10:10:01
Avg per meeting
26:31
Segments
10570

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (14)(Development)

critical→Jan 2026[53]

Comprehensive Housing Element Implementation and Zoning Overhaul

Costs associated with environmental review, planning implementation, and potential legal or administrative friction with regional aviation authorities.

critical↓Apr 2026[44]

Fairview Developmental Center redevelopment

Remediation and site preparation costs are estimated at $300 million, with long-term infrastructure and park fee revenues expected.

high↑Sep 2026[42]

21-Unit Residential Development at 396 East 21st Street

Private investment in a vacant infill parcel generating future property tax revenues.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Municipal Facilities Master Plan & Deferred Maintenance

Bond issuance and construction contract costs for municipal capital improvement.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Dick's House of Sport Retail Expansion

Generates new retail sales tax revenue and local employment opportunities.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Indoor Trampoline Park Approval

Generates private economic investment and sales tax revenue for the city.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Cecil Place Townhome Condominiums and Pedestrian Improvements

Adds new private residential property value and public sidewalk infrastructure funded by the developer.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Wireless Communication Facility at 2065 Placentia Avenue

Private investment by telecommunications carrier.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Permanent Supportive Housing and Community Services

State-driven mandates supported by developer construction and operational funding.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Pomona Avenue Live/Work Master Plan Extension

Prevents the applicant from having to pay new application fees by granting an administrative time extension.

medium↓Jan 2026[0]

Mesa West Bluffs Urban Plan Residential Loft Development

Future private development investment on the 1.4-acre site.

medium↓May 2026[0]

business development program

This program could mean more successful local eateries, boosting the city's economy without costing you extra.

high↓Sep 2023[0]

Airport Land Use Commission Inconsistency Overrule

Null

medium→May 2025[0]

wildfire hazard zones

You might see changes to your insurance or even home improvement costs if you're in one of these zones.

Decisions during term (7)

Recorded while Stephens was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.