Michael Nowakowski

Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski is a lifelong resident of Phoenix. He holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Religious Studies from Arizona State University. He is married to Delia and is a proud parent to Victor, Michael Ray, Irene, Carlos Raul and Raymond Casmir – who was born in early 2008.

Michael also is the General Manager of a non-profit radio station, coming from previous work with the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix where he served as Assistant Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. He currently chairs the City Council Census Subcommittee and serves on the Downtown and Aviation and the Housing and Neighborhoods subcommittees. Michael has served Phoenix in many other capacities as well. Some of his proudest works for Phoenix include:

• City of Phoenix Historic Bond Committee Co-Chair 2006
• Member of a Police Chief's Advisory Board for more than 16 years
• Founding member of the Mayor's Anti-Graffiti Task Force
• City of Phoenix Census 2000 Committee
• Phoenix Union High School Superintendent's Advisory Board
• Chairman of Santa Rosa Neighborhood Council

Throughout his life Michael has worked to make a difference and build community. His philosophy of service to others was deeply influenced by his parents, who taught him the value of community involvement.

Join Michael in achieving a "shared vision" to make Phoenix a place that everyone can take pride in. He looks forward to working shoulder to shoulder with Community Leaders in Phoenix to accomplish great goals and make the community he loves an even better place to live, work, play, learn and visit.

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