Joe Forte

Entrepreneur • Dog Whisperer • World Traveler @dmakproductions @keeptempebtfl @forte4tempe

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

🎉 Join us THIS THURSDAY for the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards!

The Tempe Diablos @AZTempeDiablos are honoring outstanding Tempe educators (including Teacher of the Year) and welcoming our newest Scholars at the Wild Horse Showroom on May 7th at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Mathew Blades.

Open to the public, come celebrate the heart of our community! 🎓✨

Who’s joining us? Learn more at https://t.co/CiVPEDBDyN

[D-MAK Productions @dmakproductions]

We love travel shoots! Some views from our casino commercial shoot with Catalyst Marketing Company for @MeskwakiCasino in the state of Iowa

Currently in post production, finished flick coming soon!

📸 Greg Conn

[Khairallah AL-Awady @eng_khairallah1]

🚨 Anthropic's own team just showed how to actually prompt Claude.

24 minutes. free. from the people who built it.

watch the workshop. bookmark it.

worth more than every $300 course you almost bought.

you've been using Claude without knowing 40 of its prompts.

Then read the guide below.

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

Tempe friends & neighbors, we seriously need a Citizen Budget Review Commission, a volunteer board like our other successful city commissions.

It would review Tempe’s $1.7 billion budget, analyze major projects for feasibility, examine reserves and forecasts, and give the Mayor and Council valuable citizen input on our finances.

This would bring greater transparency, help residents better understand where our tax dollars go, and support smarter, long-term decisions for our city.

If you support stronger fiscal oversight and community voice in budgeting, please sign and share!

https://t.co/sgQTtUJQtq

Let’s make this happen for Tempe.

#TempeAZ #TempeBudget #FiscalTransparency

[Joe Forte @realJoeForte]

What an absolute honor, D-MAK Productions has been named to the Sun Devil 100 for the fifth year in a row!

The Sun Devil 100 is ASU’s prestigious annual program recognizing the fastest-growing alumni-owned and alumni-led organizations. To make the list, companies must be ASU alumni-led, in business for at least three years, meet strong revenue thresholds, and operate in alignment with the ASU Charter.

I’m incredibly proud to share this milestone with my college best friend and business partner, Danny McManus. Building D-MAK Productions together, our video production and AV services company, has been one of the greatest blessings in my life.

Every year this recognition hits different. It’s a powerful reminder that I’m already living my dreams… everything else is just the cherry on top.

Grateful beyond words. 🔥🏜️

#SunDevil100 #ASUSunDevil #DMAKProductions #LivingTheDream

[Joe Forte @realJoeForte]

🌟 Join Me Tomorrow Night at the Tempe Potluck Dinner! 🍕

Hey everyone! I’m hosting a relaxed conversation at our next potluck gathering:

Volunteering in the Tempe Community: A Conversation With Joe Forte (plus Cascadia pizza!)

📆 Tomorrow — Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
📍 1912 E. Loyola Drive, Tempe AZ 85282

This will be a genuine, back-and-forth conversation — not a lecture. I’ll share stories from founding Keep Tempe Beautiful, running monthly volunteer cleanups, leading the Tempe Volunteer Enthusiasts Meetup Group (), and my recent experience running for Tempe City Council. I’d love to hear your thoughts on volunteering in our community too.

The hosts will have delicious wood-fired pizzas from Cascadia Pizza Co. 🍕 Feel free to bring a dish, dessert, or snack to share, but it’s totally https://t.co/eK6sm4Sxyz event — all are welcome!

If you can make it, please RSVP here:
👉 https://t.co/ddQcGXoOaI

Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Hope to see you there! 💚

#Tempe #Volunteer #PotluckDinner #KeepTempeBeautiful

[Nick Bastian @NickBastianAZ]

Home builder @kbhome is moving their corporate headquarters to the @DowntownTempe area. One of many corporate headquarters choosing the Rio Salado Corridor as their home. @Tempegov has a lot going on, for sure.
https://t.co/tdzhC3wS3n

[Joe Forte @realJoeForte]

Happy Easter, everyone! 🙏✨ I hope your day is filled with love, joy, and countless blessings.

This morning I had an incredible Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel @OLMCtempe in Tempe, what an amazing historic church with such a beautiful spirit. Grateful to start Easter surrounded by faith and community.

Hopefully you made it out to church this Easter holiday too! Wishing you and your families a blessed and peaceful day. 🕊️❤️

[Joe Forte @realJoeForte]

📣 Tempe community!

Next Sunday, April 12th, Open Streets Tempe @os_tempe is returning — and there are fantastic volunteer opportunities available!

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Open Streets Tempe. Their energy and dedication transform the streets into vibrant, car-free spaces full of connection, fun, and community spirit.

By volunteering, you’re helping build a more sustainable, connected, and joyful Tempe.

Why Volunteer?
- Be part of Tempe’s biggest street celebration
- Meet neighbors and make new friends
- Get a free event t-shirt 🎉
- Help create a more walkable, bikeable, and people-focused community
- Volunteer half the day, then enjoy the event the other half!

Spots are limited. Sign up and choose your shift here:
👉 https://t.co/r6ajPqB48q

I’ll be at Open Streets that day and hope to see you there! 🌳🚲🎨

#OpenStreetsTempe #VolunteerTempe

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

Had an absolute blast at the TCAA Vicinity event last Friday night! 🎉✨

From the vibrant atmosphere at the Arizona Heritage Center to all the incredible local vendors, it was such a fun evening supporting our community.

Loved grabbing a pic with Sergio from Creations by Sergio, and let me tell you, their mash potato tacos were straight-up out of this world! 😍🥔🌮

Huge shoutout to Julie Kent and her amazing team for putting on such a fantastic event year after year. You all make it fun, impactful, and unforgettable! 🙌

TCAA continues to do incredible work in Tempe, feeding families, providing shelter and housing support, helping with economic mobility, and serving over 35,000 adults and children every year.

If you’re able, please consider donating to this great cause 👉 https://t.co/r2zEOLTShn

Grateful to be part of this community! ❤️

#TCAA #Vicinity2026 #TempeStrong #SupportLocal #CreationsBySergio

[Joe Forte @realJoeForte]

@NickBastianAZ 💯💯💯

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

A lot of folks have been asking me, “Joe, what’s next?”

Here’s the truth: what’s next is exactly what it’s always been, showing up, putting in the work, and supporting the community I love: the City of Tempe.

It’s dawned on me that we’ve built something special here, a community bonded by our shared love for this city. So I’m using this space to keep you informed, share insights, and give honest commentary on what’s happening in Tempe.

And we’ve got an awesome lineup of events kicking off tomorrow and running through the weekend!

Thursday–Sunday, March 26–29
The Tempe Diablos are proud founding partners of the LPGA Ford Championship presented by Wild Horse Pass! Fun for the whole family, come watch world-class women’s golf, cheer on the pros, and spot me and my fellow Diablos around the course. Tickets are on sale now → https://t.co/phnmVmfOoG

Friday, March 27 | 6:30–9:30pm
TCAA’s 20th Annual VICINITY Fundraiser at the Arizona Heritage Center. Support Tempe’s premier nonprofit for health and human services while enjoying a great night out. Get your tickets here: https://t.co/MRm3W3g8ky

Saturday Morning, March 28 | 8–10am
Kiwanis Club of Tempe Spring Scramble & Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park (north soccer fields). Games, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, prizes, candy, and the famous egg scramble at 9:00am. Completely FREE — just show up with the kids or grandkids!

Saturday Night, March 28 | 5:30–11pm
Tempe Diablos Ignite the Night at Rawhide Western Town, our big annual fundraiser (going 80s-themed this year!). Dinner, drinks, live entertainment, raffles, and auction. All proceeds support youth and education in Tempe. Grab tickets: https://t.co/u1CWpYB7lO

Are you heading to any of these? Drop a comment and let me know, would love to see you out there supporting our city!

Until next time,
Joe Forte signing out 👋

[Joe Forte @realJoeForte]

Buongiorno amici! 🇮🇹⚾️ Today is a dream day for this proud Italian-American as the Los Angeles Angels are hosting Team Italy in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Tempe Diablo Stadium!

Even better? My incredible Italian sister, Ripalta Bufo, will be singing the Italian National Anthem. Hearing those notes live will give me chills!

As someone extremely passionate about my Italian heritage, Italy Country Director for @SisterCitiesInt
and board advisor for the Arizona Italian American Chamber of Commerce, this feels like a perfect celebration of roots, sport, and community.

I'm also thrilled to be part of it as a member of Tempe Diablos Charities. One of our biggest fundraisers is parking lot duty at these games, raising around $700K annually to fuel incredible impact: high school and college/trade school scholarships for Tempe teens (we've awarded over $5M total to 1,200+ students!), community grants to nearly 100 local nonprofits each year (supporting youth programs, families, education, Thanksgiving dinners for those in need, teacher excellence awards, and more), and programs that strengthen our entire Tempe community.

I'll be hustling in the parking lot during my shift, then sticking around after to soak in the game, the energy, and that beautiful Italian pride.

If you're heading to Tempe Diablo Stadium today, drop a comment or DM me, I'd love to connect, say ciao, and maybe grab a quick photo! Forza Italia! 💙❤️

#ItalianHeritage #WBC #ForzaItalia #TempeDiablos #CommunityStrong

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

Today is the last recommended day to mail back your ballot for the Tempe City Council election! 📬

I'm Joe Forte — a 20-year Tempe resident, Navy veteran, small business owner, and independent candidate running for Tempe City Council. It would be an honor to earn your vote and serve our community.

This is a multi-seat race where voters can select up to three candidates — but to truly maximize your impact and help shake up the status quo by unseating incumbents, the most effective strategy is single-shot voting: Vote ONLY for Joe Forte.

By concentrating your vote on one challenger instead of spreading it across multiple names, your ballot carries far more weight and punch. It's the smartest way to drive real change on the Council.

Here's how to make sure your voice is heard:

- Mail it today — Tuesday, March 3 (recommended last day for timely delivery)
- In-person early or replacement voting: March 3–6 & 9 at the Tempe History Museum
- Election Day: Tuesday, March 10 (6 a.m.–7 p.m.)

Single-shot strategy: Vote ONLY Joe Forte.

Whether you mail it right now, drop it off soon, or plan to vote in person — let's finish strong together and build a better Tempe!

#Forte4Tempe #GoWithJoe #SingleShot #TempeElection

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

Big win for Midtown Tempe neighborhoods! Last Wednesday, the Board of Adjustments rejected a disruptive EV charging station project that would have flooded peaceful residential streets with extra traffic.

I fought this from the start, voting NO on the Development Review Commission (one of only two), then speaking up strongly at the appeal. The neighbors invested serious time, money, and effort to protect their community, and I’m proud to have stood with them every step.

This is what I’ll bring to Tempe City Council: tireless defense of neighborhoods and small businesses against poorly thought-out projects and overreach, even when I’m the lone voice. No more 7-0 status quo. Promises made = promises kept.

- Balanced budget
- Fewer fees/regulations crushing small businesses
- Revitalized Mill Avenue
- Bringing a bowl game back
…and more

If you want a real fighter in office, I’m your guy.

⏰ Only DAYS left—act NOW!

📬 Mail by Tuesday, March 3 (recommended last day)
🏛 In-person early/replacement: March 3–6 & 9 at Tempe History Museum
🗳️ Election Day: March 10 (6am–7pm)

Single-shot strategy: Vote ONLY Joe Forte.

Mail it today. Drop it off soon. Or vote in person. Let’s finish strong!

#Forte4Tempe #GoWithJoe #SingleShot

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

It was a pleasure completing @TempeTribune’s City Council Questionnaire, thank you for the opportunity to share my vision for Tempe!

If you have any questions about my answers or want to discuss the issues facing our community, please reach out. I'm here to listen and engage.

Keep an eye on your mailbox: Ballots will be mailed out to all registered Tempe voters on February 11th, with Election Day on March 10th.

Your voice matters, make sure you're registered and plan to vote!

#TempeCityCouncil #VoteTempe #Forte4Tempe

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[Keep Tempe Beautiful @keeptempebtfl]

On Saturday, January 17th, we kicked off the year strong with a KTB cleanup at Kiwanis Park — and our volunteers came ready to make an impact!

📊 By the #
🧍‍♂️ 74 volunteers
🕒 101.5 hrs of community service
🗑️ 215 lbs of trash removed
♻️ 37 lbs of recycling
🚬 1.5 lbs of cigs

[Joe Forte @realJoeForte]

I’m turning 43 — and instead of just blowing out candles, I’m inviting the Tempe community to celebrate with me and help fuel our grassroots campaign for Tempe City Council.

Join us for $43 for 43, a fun, community-powered event that’s
50% birthday celebration
50% campaign fundraiser
100% loads of fun.

Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Spokes on Southern
1470 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282

No formal program. No speeches. Just good people, good conversation, and a chance to come together for a great cause.

Donations are appreciated but not required.
Whether you give $43, $4.30, or just show up — your presence means the world.

And if you’re out of town or can’t attend, donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly toward voter outreach efforts for the March 10th Tempe City Council election — helping us reach neighbors across Tempe with our message of smart growth, community, and common-sense leadership (https://t.co/nh9aouGicg).

Let’s celebrate, connect, and keep building the Tempe we love — together.

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

Tempe friends! We’ve got a busy January ahead as we build momentum toward Election Day on March 10th. I’d love to see you at one of our upcoming events, whether it’s a candidate forum where I’ll share my vision for Tempe, a casual meet & greet to chat ideas and answer your questions, or a community canvass where we knock doors and listen to what matters most to our neighbors.

Here’s the full campaign schedule:

🗓️ Sun, Jan 11 - Community Canvass
Meet 2:00pm, Launch 2:30pm
@ Seattle Espresso - 1840 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

🗓️ Wed, Jan 14 - AZ Republic Tempe City Council Candidate Forum
6:00pm
@ Tempe History Museum - 809 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282

🗓️ Sat, Jan 17 - Community Canvass
Meet 9:00am, Launch 9:30am
@ Seattle Espresso - 1840 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

🗓️ Sat, Jan 17 - Friendship Village Tempe Council Candidate Forum
2:00pm - Skirm Auditorium
@ Friendship Village Tempe - 2645 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282

🗓️ Sun, Jan 18 - Community Canvass
Meet 2:00pm, Launch 2:30pm
@ Seattle Espresso - 1840 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

🗓️ Tue, Jan 20 - Public Happy Hour Meet & Greet
5:00pm - 7:00pm
@ The Buzzed Goat - 3415 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282

🗓️ Fri, Jan 23 - JOE’S BIRTHDAY BASH BLOWOUT FUNDRAISER 🎉
6:00pm - 8:00pm
@ Spokes on Southern - 1470 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282

🗓️ Sat, Jan 24 - Community Canvass
Meet 9:00am, Launch 9:30am
@ Seattle Espresso - 1840 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

🗓️ Sat, Jan 24 - Neighborhood Association Candidate Forum
1:00pm - Multipurpose Room
@ Pyle Adult Recreation Center - 655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282

🗓️ Sun, Jan 25 - Community Canvass
Meet 2:00pm, Launch 2:30pm
@ Seattle Espresso - 1840 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

🗓️ Wed, Jan 28 - Public Happy Hour Meet & Greet
5:00pm - 7:00pm
@ Casey Moore’s Oyster House - 850 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

🗓️ Sat, Jan 31 - Community Canvass
Meet 9:00am, Launch 9:30am
@ Seattle Espresso - 1840 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

Any questions? Reach out anytime at [email protected].

Those in the Know, Go With Joe!! 💪

#GoWithJoe #Forte4Tempe #TempeCityCouncil

[Joe Forte @realJoeForte]

Tempe has an incredible bowl history, from hosting the Fiesta Bowl for decades to the Cactus Bowl and more. It’s time to revive that excitement and put our city back on the college football postseason map!

I’ve laid out my full plan (including why it’s doable now) in this article on my site: https://t.co/THJL6C9hMh

Who’s with me? Read it, let me know your thoughts in the comments, and please SHARE this post to spread the word across the Valley—we can make this happen together!

[Joe Forte @Forte4Tempe]

My 2026 New Year’s resolution: Bring a college bowl game BACK to Tempe! 🔥🏈

Who else is pumped to see Sun Devil Stadium packed for bowl season again? Let’s turn this dream into reality together!

Drop a comment below, tag @camskattebo5, and let him know we’d be absolutely thrilled if he’d consider being Grand Marshal for the big return.

Then hit that share button — repost this so we can get the whole Valley buzzing!

@camskattebo5, the Tempe faithful would be honored to have you lead the way… what do you say? 😊