Voters across metro Phoenix will go to the polls in November to pick local leaders in the largest cities in the region. Cities grapple with decisions over how to guarantee a dependable water supply, whether to regulate or limit data centers and how to curb abuses of automatic license plate reader technology such as that operated by Flock Safety.

North Valley News asked eight candidates on the District 4 ballot about the two most important issues facing Phoenix today. Six answered. Here are my answers.

Ashley Harder says focusing on conservation alone will not solve the problem; investment is needed in technology for reuse.

As the owner of a small development company, I know that small businesses are the engine powering Phoenix’s economy.

Ashley Harder's campaign for Phoenix City Council District 4 continues to grow its coffers, demonstrating that she has the resources to compete in one of the city’s most crowded and consequential races. 

Tea with Taz Podcast: Ashley sat down for a virtual interview on the TAZ Podcast this month to talk policy, community growth, and grassroots leadership.

Historic Preservation takes a lot of mental energy, exertion, resources, and, of course, time, to pull off. This is especially true in Phoenix, where those resources are more finite.

Seeking to create a brighter future for everyone, housing and commercial developer and preservationist Ashley Harder is running for the District Four Seat on the Phoenix City Council in this year’s elections.

First-time candidate Ashley Harder, who is vying for Phoenix City Council District 4, announced today that her campaign has raised $89,886.22 to date, the second-highest total among candidates in the race. The fundraising reflects a growing coalition of supporters in a competitive race.