City Council: Meet the Candidates!

Kevin Dahl

A lifelong Democrat and longtime environmental advocate, Kevin has spent his career leading conservation nonprofits like Native Seeds/SEARCH and the Tucson Audubon Society. On the Council, he’s focused on the basics that matter most: affordable housing, neighborhood protections, climate action, and helping Ward 3 residents and businesses.
Kevin has supported zoning reforms to allow more affordable housing, backed more protections for tenants, and helped secure new investment into Ward 3’s long-underfunded infrastructure. He’s championed sustainability and climate resilience through Tucson’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, urban tree planting, and local clean energy initiatives. He’s also been a strong voice for keeping transit fare-free and making our streets safer for everyone.
A strong supporter of labor, Kevin has stood with city workers, pushed for fair pay, and helped improve labor relations at City Hall. His re-election campaign is proudly endorsed by several local unions, including those representing Tucson’s police and firefighters.

Kevin and his wife, Bam Miller — a retired TUSD special education teacher — have called Ward 3 home for more than 30 years. Their son Brian, known by many as #TheGuyWhoDancesOnCongress, lives and works in Tucson.

Looking ahead, Kevin’s focused on building a Tucson that’s resilient, inclusive, and thriving — because getting things done for Tucson isn’t a slogan. It’s his record.

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Sadie Shaw

Sadie Shaw is an artist, arts administrator, neighborhood organizer, and oral historian. She is a graduate of Amphitheater High School and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Visual Culture Education from the University of Arizona.
In 2020, Sadie was elected to the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board, where she advocates for the arts, improving student outcomes, and promoting accountability, transparency and fiscal responsibility within the district.
Sadie has been deeply involved in community advocacy, serving as President of the Sugar Hill Neighborhood Association from 2018 to 2020 and now currently serving as Vice President. Her work focuses on empowering residents, preserving the neighborhood’s history through oral histories and public art. This commitment led her to establish the Sugar Hill Community Land Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing gentrification and supporting arts, history, and cultural programming in the community.

Janet Wittenbraker

Janet “JL” Wittenbraker holds a Master of Legal Studies from ASU Law and is employed as a Senior Contracts Administrator for a Fortune 500 company. With over 30 years of professional experience, she is well-qualified for Tucson City Council. JL is focused on serving Tucson’s residents, promoting community involvement, supporting practical solutions, and leading the city with effective, common-sense governance. She firmly believes that transparent, collaborative dialogue is the cornerstone of building a brighter Tucson for all.

Selina Barajas

Selina Barajas is a fourth-generation Tucsonan, a proud graduate of both Sunnyside and Tucson Unified School Districts, the University of Arizona, and holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from UCLA. Her professional journey spans over 15 years, focusing on community development initiatives. Selina’s roots in our community run deep – both her parents and many of her family members are either proud retirees or current employees of the Sunnyside Unified School District (SUSD). At Sunnyside Foundation, Selina helped oversee the Community Investment Fund, investing in infrastructure, public spaces, and telling community stories south of 22nd Street. She and her husband are in the process of opening Luna y Sol Cafe, South Tucson’s first-ever coffee shop and open habitat for birds and butterflies, in partnership with the Tucson Bird Alliance (formally known as Tucson Audubon Society) – creating a space for culture, connection, and environmental stewardship. She is also the founder of Reinas Who Hike, a Southern Arizona collective dedicated to creating a supportive community for women, especially women of color, and families who share a love for the outdoors and hiking in the Sonoran Desert. Selina’s dedication to community service is further exemplified by her involvement in initiatives like the Reina Prom Committee, ​ Reina Prom Giveaway is an annual event that provides free  prom dresses, accessories,  including professional hair and makeup to high school students, ensuring they feel confident and celebrated on their special night. When she’s not working or building community, Selina loves spending time with her husband Abraham and their two young daughters, Sofia Luna and Mia Sol.

Leighton Rockafellow Jr.

Miranda Schubert

Jay Tolkoff