Kevin Robinson
Candidate for Phoenix City Council – District 6
Phoenix · District 6 (Ahwatukee, Arcadia & Biltmore)
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Statement
We’ll continue to listen to constituents and continue to be responsive to the concerns and needs of our residents. When you call our office one of two things will happen: someone will answer and start helping right away, or your voicemail will be responded to within 24 hours. You can count on my office staff and myself to take every concern that you have seriously.
Biography
Kevin Robinson has represented District 6 on the Phoenix City Council since April 2023, when he won a runoff against Sam Stone with 62.2% of the vote. A Phoenix native, he spent more than 36 years with the Phoenix Police Department, starting as a patrol officer in Arcadia in 1980 and serving as an assistant police chief for 13 years. He helped lead development of the Ahwatukee police substation and received the department’s Medal of Valor and Medal of Merit. On the council he has chaired the Public Safety subcommittee. He teaches criminology and criminal justice at Arizona State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in management and a Master of Public Administration from ASU. Some Ahwatukee residents have criticized him over a large data center being built in the area; he and city officials say the site was already zoned for that use.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsRobinson names water and Colorado River cuts as one of the top two issues facing District 6. He says the city is working with experts on conservation, lowering usage, and improving infrastructure to secure supply.
Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsRobinson says public safety should be an elected official’s top priority. He points to added fire department funding for new stations as a way to cut emergency response times, which residents have raised as a major concern.
"I have always said that as an elected official your top priority should be the safety of the residents you represent."
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsRobinson voted for the city’s 2025 data center zoning ordinance. He says data centers are part of the economy but must be balanced with quality of life, and that companies building them should share benefits with the community through parks, infrastructure, and dialogue with residents.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsRobinson supports continued light rail expansion and voted in January 2026 to prioritize the Indian School Road line over the Capitol extension. On the reverse lanes, he says the city is still studying them and he has asked for newer signage.
"Yes, light rail is good for not just the city, but the Valley as a whole."
Government Spending & Taxation
No official stance on record.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
| Bill / Motion | Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance G-7514 – Medical treatment and food distribution in parks | May 6, 2026 | Yes |
| Light rail: redirect from Capitol/I-10 extension to Indian School Road line | January 27, 2026 | Yes |
| Ordinance G-7396 – Data center zoning and regulations | July 2, 2025 | Yes |
| City sales tax increase (2.3% to 2.8%) | March 18, 2025 | Yes |
Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
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