Position Sought
Tempe City Council
Current Position
Tempe City Council
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Tempe, Arizona
Date of Primary Election
March 10, 2026
Primary Election Donation Limit
650
Date of General Election
May 19, 2026
General Election Donation Limit
650
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Woman
Sexual Orientation
Lesbian
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Connect with Jennifer Adams
Jennifer will continue to be an important voice for equality in Tempe!
Biography
Jennifer Adams is a lifetime public servant dedicated to improving life for Tempe residents. After earning her Master of Social Work from ASU, she spent 29 years working for the City of Tempe, managing major budgets, leading teams, and helping to shape programs in Human Services, Public Works, and Internal Services. Her leadership earned statewide and national recognition, including serving as president of the Arizona APWA and founding the national Young Professionals Committee.
Elected to the Tempe City Council in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, Jennifer also served as Vice Mayor from 2022 to 2024. She has led key projects, including revitalizing North Tempe’s County Island, building the new Clark Park recreation center and pool, and expanding the pavement restoration program.
Jennifer is a strong advocate for sustainability, supporting green building standards, retrofitting city facilities, and expanding the city’s shade canopy. She also serves on regional and national boards, including Valley Metro and Tempe Tourism.
Deeply involved in community organizations and volunteer efforts, Jennifer is proud to call Tempe home, where she lives with her family and rescue animals.