Kesha Hodge Washington
AZ · Phoenix City Council Member, District 8
An attorney with about 20 years in law firm, government and in-house practice who clerked at the Arizona Court of Appeals and served as an Assistant Attorney General protecting children from abuse. Her stated priorities are homelessness, affordable housing and economic development.
Where Kesha Hodge Washington stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Voted to approve the Phoenix budget for fiscal year 2026-27. She pointed to $6.6 million added to the Housing Trust Fund and $2.5 million for a master leasing pilot.
May 20, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: phoenix.gov
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Welcomed Matt Giordano as Phoenix police chief. She cited police reforms the council adopted, including a memo she co-wrote with two colleagues.
July 9, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: phoenix.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted to approve the Phoenix budget for fiscal year 2026-27. She pointed to $6.6 million added to the Housing Trust Fund and $2.5 million for a master leasing pilot.
May 20, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: phoenix.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Voted to approve the Phoenix budget for fiscal year 2026-27. She pointed to $6.6 million added to the Housing Trust Fund and $2.5 million for a master leasing pilot.
May 20, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: phoenix.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Voted with the Phoenix City Council to approve the Community Transparency Initiative. The plan documents federal immigration enforcement activity in Phoenix and added a multilingual Know Your Rights website.
March 25, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: phoenix.gov
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Won her colleagues' vote to become Vice Mayor of Phoenix. The council recorded the selection as item 52 at its formal meeting.
January 7, 2026
Source: phoenix.gov
Past race Kesha Hodge Washington ran in:
- Phoenix City Council, District 8 · November 3, 2026 · Phoenix City Council District 8 · incumbent