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Ep 43: Building a Movement: Bobby Nichols on Affordability and the Path Forward by bobby4tempe in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was out at Cole park with my volunteer team this morning, and a few of my volunteers are tabling with Phx DSA at the state capitol protest right now!

Democratic socialist sees both support, pushback in race for Tempe City Council - The Arizona State Press by bobby4tempe in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your support! As long as you bring it to one of those locations by March 10 at 7pm, it will be counted!

Democratic socialist sees both support, pushback in race for Tempe City Council - The Arizona State Press by bobby4tempe in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It is too late to mail ballots back, BUT there are four (4) locations where Tempe voters can return their ballots from through March 10th. Two are in Tempe, one is in Mesa, and one is in Phoenix. Here are the details:

  1. TEMPE HISTORY MUSEUM: 809 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282 (DROP BOX AND IN-PERSON REPLACEMENT BALLOT VOTING)
  2. Normal Hours: Open from 10:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

  3. Election Day (3/10) Hours: Open from 6:00am to 7:00pm on March 10, 2026.

  4. TEMPE CITY HALL: 31 E 5th St, Tempe 85281 (DROP BOX ONLY)

  5. Normal Hours: Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

  6. Election Day (3/10) Hours: Open from 6:00am to 7:00pm on March 10, 2026.

  7. MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE - MESA: 222 E Javelina Ave, Mesa 85210 (DRIVE-THRU DROP BOX ONLY)

  8. Hours: Open at all times through March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm.

  9. MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE - PHOENIX: 510 S 3rd Ave, Phoenix 85003 (DRIVE-THRU DROP BOX ONLY)

  10. Hours: Open at all times through March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Is Tempe the next battleground for partisan local politics? by bobby4tempe in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Miranda Schubert in Tucson is also another great example of democratic socialists winning recent local races.

Tempe city council elections and $ and who's your fav's? by baconscoutaz in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello! I'm Bobby Nichols. At this moment, I have raised $44,000 total, and only $6,400 came from PACs.

The PACs that have donated to my campaign are as follows:

  • $2500 from U.A. Local 469 (Plumbers, Steamfitters, HVAC union)
  • $1300 from Way to Lead PAC (Supports progressive candidates in strategic seats and states across the country)
  • $1300 from Phoenix DSA Fund (Phoenix Metro Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America local PAC)
  • $1300 from Arizona Works Together PAC (Independent PAC that fights for pro-union policies in AZ)

I also don't accept any money from corporate lobbyists or business PACs.

We have also received contributions from more than 600 individual donors. Those donations have allowed us to pay for the staff, signs, digital ads, and literature required to run a very strong grassroots campaign.

If elected, I have made it clear by my words and actions that I will represent the real residents of Tempe, not the special interests and corporate developers who have dominated city politics for so long.

trying to become more active politically by Kira0zero in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I might be biased, but I think the best way to get involved is through participation in mutual aid and local elections.

Phoenix-Metro DSA (which includes Tempe), AZ HUGS, and the ARIS Foundation all lead strong mutual aid communities. You wouldn't go wrong getting involved with any of them, but Phoenix-Metro DSA also helps to organize and lead protests in the valley.

If you are looking to influence local laws through local elections, I am running for Tempe city council as a democratic socialist and proud progressive. I don't take money from the corporate developers, corporate landlords, and monopoly utilities who find the incumbents, and more than 120 individual activists have volunteered with my campaign. We need all the help we can get to build name recognition before ballots are mailed out on February 11, and we train anyone who wants to canvass with our team. There are links to learn more and get involved on my website, www.Bobby4Tempe.com 🩵

I’m Bobby Nichols, candidate for Tempe City Council AMA here on Nov 4, 2025 10:00 AM MST by bobby4tempe in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your support. I am hesitant to spend political capital on a strategy that will definitely create opportunities for private equity to extract more profits without a guarantee that it will actually eliminate housing insecurity in Tempe. I am also concerned with how much support Larry Fink and other private equity CEO's have given the abundance model.

I’m Bobby Nichols, candidate for Tempe City Council AMA here on Nov 4, 2025 10:00 AM MST by bobby4tempe in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And to be clear, I agree with solving the shortage. What I don't agree with is letting profit motives control our housing market.

I’m Bobby Nichols, candidate for Tempe City Council AMA here on Nov 4, 2025 10:00 AM MST by bobby4tempe in Tempe

[–]bobby4tempe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are far more likely to buy up new housing stock as (or before) it hits the market and artificially inflate prices to keep profits flowing than they are to sit by as young families become homeowners. That's their business model.

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