The Tempe City Clerk’s Office provides access to official City records as part of our commitment to transparency and public service. Our office administers local elections; oversees Campaign Finance and Lobbyist reporting; prepares and posts City Council agendas; maintains transcripts and proceedings of City Council meetings; and keeps the City Code and City Charter. We are dedicated to supporting our community by making public information clear, accurate, and accessible.

Not sure where to send your request? Review the City of Tempe Public Record Request Types document (PDF) to identify which department handles the type of record you’re seeking.

JustFOIA Records Requests Online Portal

In an effort to be transparent and provide expedient, accurate service, the City of Tempe uses JustFOIA to fulfill public records requests. 

Request records online

City Clerk's Office
Tempe City Hall, 31 E. Fifth St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed on City holidays

Record requests by phone
480-350-4311

Records Available in the Clerk's Office

Records for the City Clerk's Office include:

• Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
• Board / Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
• Ordinances
• Resolutions
• Contracts/ Agreements Approved by Council
• Public Comments at Council Meetings
• Election Related Information

Before You Submit a Public Records Request

Not all records need to be requested — many are already available online free of charge. Please check the resources below before submitting a public records request:

City Council Documents Available Online
You can now find fully executed Council-adopted Contracts, Ordinances, and Resolutions using the Council Documents Search Portal at https://councildocs.tempe.gov. 

City Council Meeting Records
These records include agendas, packets, minutes, and videos (where available):

• City Council Meeting Records (7/3/2009 - Present)
• City Council Meeting Records (7/2/2009 - 1/6/2005)

Board and Commission Meeting Records
These records include agendas and minutes:

• Board/Commission Meeting Records (2005 - 2012)
• Board / Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes — more recent 

Procurement Contracts
Executed procurement contracts and related documents can be viewed online through Procurement’s database:

• Tempe Procurement Contracts

If You Still Need to Submit a Request

You may submit a public records request if:

• The record you need is not available in the online resources above.
• You are seeking a record type not included in these portals.
• Your request involves multiple departments, large volumes of documents, or specialized retrieval.
  
  ➡️ Submit a Public Records Request 

Additional Public Records

There are a variety of records available throughout the City. Check to see what is available from JustFOIA.

Record Fulfillment and Fees

The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for the timely and accurate collection, preservation, and accessibility of public records. We strive to fulfill at least 90% of public records requests within three (3) business days of receipt. While most requests are completed within this timeframe, some may take longer due to the volume of records requested or the need for legal redactions.

Fees will be charged as per the City of Tempe’s Public Records Fee Schedule (PDF) for hard copies of the documents requested.  Pay online for your records using JustFOIA. People may view records in person at the City Clerk’s Office, located on the 2nd floor of Tempe City Hall, at no cost.

Questions

Please call 480-350-4311 or email clerk@tempe.gov.