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Philip Spinosa Jr.

Council Member2024-2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
15
Total speaking time
17:39
Avg per meeting
1:11
Segments
356

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Oct 2026[160]

Data Center Regulation and Moratorium

Multi-million dollar investments and utility commitments are at stake for the city's power and water grids.

critical↑Aug 2026[108]

Data Center Moratorium and Regulations

Potential impact on municipal economic development and utility capacity, with estimated environmental damages cited by advocacy groups exceeding $30 million annually.

high↑Jul 2026[76]

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Concerns

While this meeting itself doesn't cost extra, it could pave the way for new federal grants and funding to help fight crime in our city.

critical→Sep 2026[56]

Immigration Enforcement and Community Impact

Unknown

medium↑Mar 2026[31]

Voter Registration and Election Preparedness

medium↑Oct 2026[30]

lawsuit

Taxpayers are likely on the hook for mounting legal defense fees as the city fights this First Amendment lawsuit.

high→Jan 2026[26]

Pension Fund Performance and Benefit Payouts

Impacts the long-term obligations and fund balance of the city pension system.

high↑Feb 2026[25]

Enforcement of Historic District Guidelines on Unpermitted Changes

Involves major private insurance-backed reconstruction costs for a single-family dwelling.

medium↑Oct 2026[25]

school district takeover

State-level intervention could shuffle how education dollars are spent, potentially shifting funding priorities and taxpayer resources across the district.

critical↑Jan 2026[22]

Police Accountability and Transparency

Increases in funding for the city attorney's office and police operations were highlighted by public speakers.

critical↑Mar 2026[21]

Telecommunications Expansion in Residential Zones

Potential negative impact on nearby residential property values if approved.

high↑Feb 2026[19]

Residential Infill and Lot Widths in Midtown

Encourages private capital investment and property value growth in disinvested historic pockets.

high↑Oct 2026[18]

Summer Avenue Car Wash Proposal

Generates commercial property tax revenue by redeveloping a defunct restaurant site.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Civil Service Protections and Proposed Referendum

Potential administrative restructuring costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[17]

community empowerment

It could unlock new financial strategies and resources to help local families grow their wealth.

high↑May 2026[17]

Opposition to Congressional District 9 Map Splitting

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Park Lease Guidelines and Nonprofit Asset Oversight

The lease generates approximately $280,000 in rent and $500,000 in facility improvements over its lifespan.

high↓Mar 2026[14]

Historic Demolition Request at 1813 Linden Avenue

Demolition costs and future site redevelopment costs for the church property.

critical↓May 2026[13]

Public Transit Funding and MATA Operations

City funding and state/federal grants allocated for transit operations.

high↓Aug 2026[13]

Cordova Residential Growth and Infrastructure Strain

Impacts surrounding home equity and property values in established Cordova neighborhoods.

Decisions during term (622)

Recorded while Jr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (95)

90 yes4 no1 abstained

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Voted noOct 20, 2026

Approval of Lease Agreement with Bluff City Pickleball (Item 26)

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of Data Center Development Standards Ordinance (Item 18)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Hold Ordinances 19, 20, 21, and 31 (Data Center Moratorium)

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Ford SECOND: Easter-Thomas

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Walker SECOND: Warren

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren

AbstainedSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Logan SECOND: Warren

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Walker SECOND: Warren

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Warren

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Spinosa SECOND: Warren

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Canale SECOND: Spinosa

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MOTION: Walker SECOND: Ford

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Minutes

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

MEMPHIS AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENT

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting on August 18, 2026

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN HONORARY STREET NAME CHANGE ON UNION AVENUE BETWEEN DUNLAP STREET AND MANASSAS STREET FOR SHELBY COUNTY MAYOR LEE HARRIS

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA – Items #4- #9, #23, and #25-#26

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

FISCAL CONSENT AGENDA – Item #10

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

MLGW FISCAL CONSENT AGENDA - ITEAMS #11 - #12

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OF FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ($4,000,000.00) FOR FY2027 CIP AUDUBON GOLF CLUBHOUSE

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000.00) FOR FY2027 CIP, MEMPHIS PARKS – SECURITY CAMERA

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00) FOR FY 2027 CIP, GLENVIEW PARK AQUATIC FACILITY

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OF THREE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR FY2027 CIP GOOCH PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE AND APPROPRIATE $2,388,000.00 IN CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES FOR FY27

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Same Night Minutes for Items #1, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, & #24

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 DEBT SERVICE FUND OPERATING BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,600,000.00) FOR ARBITRAGE REBATE PAYMENT

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) IN FY27 CIP FUNDING FOR THE MEMPHIS ANIMAL SHELTER

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Honorary Street Name Change for Mayor Lee Harris

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Donation Acceptance from 100 Club of Memphis

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

MLGW Fiscal Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

MATA Board Appointments and Reappointment

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

CIP Allocation - Audubon Golf Clubhouse

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

CIP Allocation - Memphis Parks Security Cameras

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

CIP Allocation - Glenview Park Aquatic Facility

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

CIP Allocation - Gooch Park Improvements

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

City Council Community Grant Funds Allocation

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Debt Service Fund Budget Amendment for Arbitrage Rebate

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

CIP Funding for Memphis Animal Shelter Renovations

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HONORARY STREET NAME CHANGE ON EAST STREET BETWEEN STAGE ROAD AND FAIRHAVEN LANE FOR PASTOR LEON JONES, JR.

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

REFERENDUM ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS... SO AS TO ESTABLISH LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

REFERENDUM ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS... TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION BY ORDINANCE OF UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPOSITION OF APPEALS THAT MAY AFFECT T

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FY 27 SPONSORSHIPS FOR MEMPHIS PARKS PROGRAMMING IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00).

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting on July 21, 2026