COGS MISSION
Consistent land use planning
and protecting our unique quality of life.
Navigating Arizona’s Water Future
Water is Arizona’s most complex and vital challenge. To help demystify the crisis, COGS presents The Shrinking Vein—a valuable 5-episode podcast series exploring the physical and political limits of our water supply.
In Episode 3: Federal Intervention & Physical Limits, we look at how the state is navigating interstate deadlocks and proposing a landmark 27% supply cut.
COGS Research Desk: AI Powered Insights
COGS uses advanced AI to navigate 25 years of City Council summaries and Planning Commission archives. We provide the clarity needed to verify project compliance, trace voting histories, and expose policy shifts instantly. Support these investigative tools and empower our neighborhoods by becoming a sustaining member today.
2026 City Council Election Status
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Following the primary, Solange Whitehead secured her seat outright and will not appear on the November ballot. Bob Littlefield formally withdrew his candidacy on August 4, leaving three active candidates competing for the two remaining council seats:
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Barry Graham
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Michelle Ugenti-Rita
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Raoul Zubia
Full candidate profiles, unedited questionnaires, and complete donor lists for all original candidates remain accessible on our Candidate Landing Page.
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At COGS, we believe growth should benefit our city without compromising the respect residents deserve from planners and developers. We defend our neighborhoods through three core pillars:
Research
Factual analysis of city records and development proposals. We ensure transparency and project compatibility to protect your neighborhood’s character.
Community Outreach
Bridging the gap between citizens and City Hall. We ensure proposed changes are announced clearly and that your public input is heard.
Mentorship & Advocacy
Empowering residents with strategic support and institutional knowledge. We mentor you to effectively defend land-use and design standards.
COGS, a 501 (c)(4) non-profit, is a “YES” group for appropriate and proposed quality projects throughout our city. We encourage zoning attorneys and project representatives to conference with us at their Pre-Application stage; they will find COGS is a valuable resource in outreach to community leaders.
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