About

Vice Mayor OD Harris is a U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and a best-selling author who serves in Chandler, AZ., with one clear standard: Smart. People-First. Voter-Approved. He’s known for showing up, listening, and delivering results that protect the quality of life while creating real opportunities for residents.

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OD holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Walden University, graduating with honors (3.57 GPA), and brings seasoned executive leadership across nonprofit, local to national boards, for-profit, and government sectors. A multi-business owner with a professional foundation in tax and accounting, media and marketing, a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver, he builds strong vertical and horizontal systems, strengthens teams, and drives measurable outcomes and sustainable change.

He brings the same business discipline strategy, accountability, and measurable results—into government service.

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In public service, OD was elected and inaugurated in 2021, appointed Vice Mayor in 2024, and won a second council term in a historic landslide. He served as Chairman of Valley Metro (2024–2025) and served on the National League of Cities Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, bringing a regional and national perspective to local decision-making.

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OD’s commitment to service is generational and personal. His great-grandfather served in World War II and later died from tuberculosis. His late father served in the Vietnam era. OD proudly continued that legacy through his own U.S. Army service, carrying forward a family tradition rooted in sacrifice, resilience, and duty.

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Outside of City Hall, OD is available in his personal capacity for consulting, speaking, paid board member, and strategic sessions—helping  organizations streamline operations, improve financial performance, clarify strategy, and execute growth-focused plans. Connect with OD to solve tough challenges, accelerate progress, and lead your next transformation.

My mission is to serve with integrity, listen first, and drive tangible outcomes -while uplifting, motivating, and inspiring the next generation of leaders to lead with purpose.

OD’s 3 L’s for Public Service 

1. Listen + Learn

   I start with an open mind—hear the whole story, get the facts, and understand the real neighborhood impact.

2. Lead with Integrity

   Every decision must be 1.  Smart-Leadership. 2. People-First.  3. Voter-Approved. If it doesn’t pass that test, it doesn’t move forward.

3. Lift + Deliver

   I drive accountability and outcomes while uplifting, motivating, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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OD’s 3 L’s for Business

1. Listen + Learn
   I learn your mission, your pain points, and your numbers so we solve the right problem, not just the loud one.

2. Lead with Strategy
   We build clear systems, align the team, and set priorities that make sense-vertical and horizontal.

3. Lift + Deliver
   I strengthen people and performance turning strategy into execution, measurable results, and sustainable growth.