Servant Leader

It would be an honor to have your vote again.

Before I entered my name in the race as a Arizona State House of Representative candidate.…before I was elected Chairman of the legislative District…before I was voted as Acting Mayor of South Tucson City Council….before I was sworn in as a City Councilor….I was a government intern studying Business Management and legislative policy.

With eight years of local government experience, I understand how state legislative policies preempt local municipalities.

My personal connection to entrepreneurs and cities is why like so many of you, I want more done for small businesses.

Why I am running for the LD20 House of Representative state office seat ?

I am Akanni Oyegbola and It's been the honor of my life to serve South Tucson as a City Councilor and former Acting Mayor. With the support from so many of you who have voted for me, I have decided to run for state office. As a candidate for the House of Representative seat , I am committed to making our community a better place to live and work.

I am running because I believe the future of Arizona lies in the hands of 90 state representatives. I want the well being of my district to be sustainable through empowerment, economic development (e.g. tourism, workforce, diversion), health care, housing, mental health, financial literacy, livable wages, mobility, second chance, and environmental justice.

I speak to residents frequently and what they want, is a representative who has faced challenges and understands the issues they face on a daily basis.

My plan is to work with all representatives at the state to provide resources, relief, and reform. My plan can be accomplished by creatively assisting Arizona to become a leader in the fight for equity so everyone has equality.

Furthermore, I want every small business in Arizona to thrive.

My LD20 district is located within the city of Tucson

Campaign Platform:

My first Priority for a Better Arizona

Strong Schools

Every Arizona child deserves a world-class education. Arizona stays at the very bottom in the nation for teacher pay. We can't develop well-educated children if we don't have well-paid and qualified teachers. Those who educate our next generation shouldn't have to work multiple jobs to care for their own families.

Second Priority for a Better Arizona

Healthy Communities

As the pandemic continues to take a toll on human life, frontline workers, and our hospital system, it only sharpens the need for affordable, quality healthcare for every Arizonan. Currently Arizona underfunds care for people with disabilities by $100 million a year and support for families with children born with disabilities by $14 million a year.

Third Priority for a Better Arizona

Public Safety and Criminal Justice

Arizona has the 8th highest incarceration rate in the country and spends more on corrections than colleges.I will support the passage of alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders and to ease transition back into society.

Fourth Priority for a Better Arizona

The Water and Climate Crisis

The climate crisis has brought unprecedented fires, drought, water shortages, and extreme heat. Time is running out, and Arizonans need leaders to act on clean energy growth and come together to make job-creating investments to cut pollution, address environmental injustice, and tackle the climate crisis head on.

In closing, my priority for a better Arizona is working for all Arizonans, communities, tribal nations, and small businesses!