Mayors of Tempe
Tempe's office of the Mayor was established in 1894. Click the link below to view images of the people who have held the title of Tempe Mayor.
Mayors of Tempe

Tempe City Council Members since 1894
Tempe’s City Council was established when the city incorporated in November 1894. Explore the list of those who have served on City Council from the beginning through today.
Tempe City Council Members since 1894

Tempe Incorporated
Ever wonder how a city becomes a city? In 1970, an ASU student curious about early Tempe history considered this question. Student M.G. Lavelle wrote a history, using original city documents, that examines the processes and steps taken by Tempe's first elected officials from 1894-1900 to establish a municipal framework. Click the link below to view Lavelle's paper.
Tempe City History 1894-1900 [PDF; 6,235 KB]

Casting Tempe
How did an innovative industrial arts teacher immortalize Tempe's Centennial (1971) logo? Click the link below to learn more about this one-of-a-kind city seal and the man who created it.
Casting Tempe