Adam was born and raised in Arizona. Kwasman earned his bachelor’s degree from Tulane University, his master’s degree in economics from George Mason University, and his law degree from Arizona State University’s College of Law. Adam and his wife Orit, along with their 4 children, are active members of Congregation Beth Tefillah and Chabad of Arizona.

Adam works at and owns Kwasman Law, PLLC. He specializes in personal injury cases. He is a member of the Arizona State Bar and the US District Court of Arizona Bar, as well as the Arizona Association for Justice.

Adam Kwasman previously served as a state representative for District 11. He finished his term in 2015. During his tenure, he served as Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.

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Supports policies that enhance community services, including quality education, family-friendly recreation, and single-family housing.

Believes in preserving Scottsdale’s charm through thoughtful planning and responsible community development. Supports community engagement to protect Scottsdale’s distinctive identity for current and future generations.

Believes in preserving Scottsdale’s charm through thoughtful planning and responsible community development.

- Supports policies that enhance community services, including quality education, family-friendly recreation, and single-family housing.
- Believes in preserving Scottsdale’s charm through thoughtful planning and responsible community development.

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Supports developing compassionate and effective solutions for homelessness by leveraging community resources and implementing evidence-based programs. Plans to protect private property and public space while promoting mental health support and pathways to stable housing.

Supports developing compassionate and effective solutions for homelessness by leveraging community resources and implementing evidence-based programs, and plans to promote mental health support and pathways to stable housing.

Opposes over-development of apartment buildings and homeless encampments.

- Supports developing compassionate and effective solutions for homelessness by leveraging community resources and implementing evidence-based programs, and plans to promote mental health support and pathways to stable housing.
- Opposes over-development of apartment buildings and homeless encampments.

Housing & Urban Development

As of June 20, 2024, Adam Kwasman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in "fully funding our police force," fostering community-police partnerships, and being tough on crime to ensure public safety.

- Believes in "fully funding our police force," fostering community-police partnerships, and being tough on crime to ensure public safety.

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Believes in fiscal accountability, emphasizing responsible budgeting, transparency, and efficiency in city expenditures to protect tax dollars.

- Believes in fiscal accountability, emphasizing responsible budgeting, transparency, and efficiency in city expenditures to protect tax dollars.

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Adam Kwasman

Adam was born and raised in Arizona. Kwasman earned his bachelor’s from Tulane University. He later earned his master’s in economics from George Mason University, and his law degree from Arizona State University’s College of Law. Adam and his wife Orit, along with their four children, are active members of Congregation Beth Tefillah and Chabad of Arizona.

Adam Kwasman previously served as an Arizona Representative for District 11. He finished his term in 2015. During his tenure, he served as Vice-Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and was a member of the Appropriations and Commerce Committees.

- Supports developing compassionate and effective solutions for homelessness by leveraging community resources and implementing evidence-based programs. Plans to promote mental health support and pathways to stable housing.
- Opposes over-development of apartment buildings and homeless encampments.

- Believes in "fully funding our police force," fostering community-police partnerships, and being tough on crime to ensure public safety.
- The candidate's website says, "If your communication relates to a law enforcement matter, we may disclose the information to law enforcement agencies that we deem appropriate."

Adam Kwasman was born and raised in Arizona and has a deep appreciation for community values. He earned his B.A. from Tulane University, his M.A. in economics from George Mason University, and his J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Adam and his wife Orit, along with their four children, are active members of Congregation Beth Tefillah and Chabad of Arizona.

Adam Kwasman is a successful attorney and small business owner in private practice, where he has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He is a member of the Arizona State Bar and the US District Court of Arizona Bar, as well as the Arizona Association for Justice and the Federalist Society. Previously, Kwasman served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives.

Adam Kwasman was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2012. During his tenure, he served as Vice-Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and was a member of the Appropriations and Commerce Committees, as well as the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

The candidate's website says, "We will not use this information to identify individuals, except for site security or law enforcement purposes."

The candidate's website says, "If your communication relates to a law enforcement matter, we may disclose the information to law enforcement agencies that we deem appropriate."

Jan is from San Diego, CA but moved to Phoenix in 1998. She earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Oregon and her law degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.  Jan resides in DC Ranch, Scottsdale with her husband and 5 children. 

Jan previously worked as a corporate executive for an insurance carrier, and as an attorney at U-Haul International, Inc. She was awarded “Outstanding Precinct Committeeman” by the Maricopa County Republican Committee in 2022. 

Jan Dubauskas previously ran for state senator in 2022, but did not win.


Believes Scottsdale's high quality of life is maintained through well-planned public services and opposes policies that would diminish it.

- Believes Scottsdale's high quality of life is maintained through well-planned public services and opposes policies that would diminish it.

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Opposes "new apartment high-rise on every block" and "bike lanes holding up traffic," and supports only high-caliber projects that improve residents' quality of life.

Opposes "new apartment high-rises on every block" and "bike lanes holding up traffic," supporting only "high-caliber" projects that improve residents' quality of life.

Opposes "road diets" and "unnecessary apartments," and supports only "high-caliber development."

Opposes the Axon development, believing it is "the wrong fit for Scottsdale."

Opposes the Axon development, believing it poses environmental and infrastructural concerns, and isn't necessary given the existing and approved apartment projects nearby.

- Opposes "new apartment high-rises on every block" and "bike lanes holding up traffic," supporting only "high-caliber" projects that improve residents' quality of life.
- Opposes the Axon development, believing it poses environmental and infrastructural concerns, and isn't necessary given the existing and approved apartment projects nearby.

As of June 20, 2024, Jan Dubauskas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes policies that are "soft on crime" and supports law enforcement to ensure public safety in Scottsdale.

Said, "I will fight for our first responders, support our police and law enforcement, be tough on crime, and ensure city planning is compatible with public safety."

- Opposes policies that are "soft on crime" and supports law enforcement to ensure public safety in Scottsdale.
- Said, "I will fight for our first responders, support our police and law enforcement, be tough on crime, and ensure city planning is compatible with public safety."

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Jan Dubauskas

Jan is from San Diego, CA but moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1998. She earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Oregon and her law degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.  Jan resides in DC Ranch, Scottsdale with her husband and five children. 

Jan previously worked as a corporate executive for an insurance carrier, She was previously an attorney at U-Haul International, Inc. Jan was awarded “Outstanding Precinct Committeeman” by the Maricopa County Republican Committee in 2022. 

Jan Dubauskas previously ran for the Arizona State Senate in 2022 but did not win.


- Opposes "new apartment high-rise on every block" and "bike lanes holding up traffic," and supports only high-caliber projects that improve residents' quality of life.
- Opposes the Axon development, believing it poses environmental and infrastructural concerns, and isn't necessary given the existing and approved apartment projects nearby.

Jan Dubauskas is a long-time resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, having moved there in 1998 from San Diego, where they were born to a family of veterans and small business owners. They graduated debt-free with a BA in Spanish from the University of Oregon and later attended law school, graduating from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Jan has a blended family with five children and resides in DC Ranch, Scottsdale. There is no information provided about church attendance.

Jan Dubauskas began their legal career at U-Haul International, Inc. in Downtown Phoenix after graduating from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Details about their current place of work are not provided.

Jan Dubauskas has been active in Arizona politics, serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman and Captain of the Lane Precinct. They ran for Arizona State Senate in 2022 and have been recognized with the 'Outstanding Precinct Committeeman' award by the Maricopa County Republican Committee.

Opposes "Road Diets" and "Endless Over-Development," supporting only "High-Caliber Development."

The candidate's website says, "Founded in 1998, the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) stands dedicated to uplifting and showcasing the positive role of the police profession. Their mission is centered on vigorously safeguarding the rights and benefits of our members, ensuring effective representation and nurturing professional relationships within the community, alongside local, state, and national governmental bodies."

The candidate's website says, "Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service"

The candidate's website says, "Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public"

Supports protecting Scottsdale from crime and backing law enforcement.

Justin is from Colorado and he currently lives in Scottsdale. 

Justin is a software engineer and business owner. He currently works at Cavas Prints.

Justin Laos’ campaign for Scottsdale City Council is his first run for a public office.

As of June 20, 2024, Justin Laos’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes homelessness affects all of Arizona, including Scottsdale, and supports collaboration with neighboring cities and state government while enforcing laws for treatment and accountability. Prioritizes citizen safety above all else.

Believes homelessness affects all of Arizona, including Scottsdale, and supports collaboration with neighboring cities and state government while enforcing laws for treatment and accountability.

Believes in prioritizing ownership, quality, and common sense in housing and urban development. Plans to seek the best solutions for the city rather than taking a strictly "anti" or "pro" stance.

Believes in prioritizing ownership, quality, and common sense in housing and urban development.

- Believes homelessness affects all of Arizona, including Scottsdale, and supports collaboration with neighboring cities and state government while enforcing laws for treatment and accountability.
- Believes in prioritizing ownership, quality, and common sense in housing and urban development.

Believes Scottsdale should prioritize vehicle transportation while supporting ride-share services and smart zoning.

- Believes Scottsdale should prioritize vehicle transportation while supporting ride-share services and smart zoning.

Supports police and fire departments. Believes in strong public safety measures.

Supports police and fire departments, and believes in strong public safety measures.

- Supports police and fire departments, and believes in strong public safety measures.

Believes tourism and business are crucial for Scottsdale's future. Plans to address safety, short-term rentals, housing, and traffic to support these industries.

Believes tourism and business are crucial for Scottsdale's future, and plans to address safety, short-term rentals, housing, and traffic to support these industries.

- Believes tourism and business are crucial for Scottsdale's future, and plans to address safety, short-term rentals, housing, and traffic to support these industries.

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Justin Laos

Justin is from Colorado and he currently lives in Scottsdale. His educational experience is not mentioned. 

Justin Laos is a software engineer and business owner. He currently works at Cavas Prints.

Justin Laos’ campaign for City Council in the City of Scottsdale is his first run for a public office.

- Believes homelessness affects all of Arizona, including Scottsdale, and supports collaboration with neighboring cities and state government while enforcing laws for treatment and accountability. Prioritizes citizen safety above all else.
- Believes in prioritizing ownership, quality, and common sense in housing and urban development.

- Supports police and fire departments. Believes in strong public safety measures.

- Believes tourism and business are crucial for Scottsdale's future. Plans to address safety, short-term rentals, housing, and traffic to support these industries.

As of June 28, 2024, Justin Laos’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Justin Laos is a software engineer and business owner with experience in startups and business. He has also served on Scottsdale's Board of Adjustment. Specific details about where he works or previous job titles are not provided.

Justin Laos has served on Scottsdale's Board of Adjustment. His political background also includes graduating from the Scottsdale Citizen 101 academy. There is no mention of how long he has held any office, nor is there information on any past election campaigns.

Believes in balancing community character and culture with sustainable development and property values. Supports candidates who prioritize growth that aligns with these principles.

Maryann McAllen

Maryann has been a resident of Scottsdale for 59 years. She holds a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, and attended their Advanced Public Executives Program. Maryann and her husband have 4 children. They have been actively involved in their local community through various organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and their church, among others. 

Maryann currently works as a manager for Hospice of the Valley. She previously owned a small business, Rescued Reliques Antiques. She started out her career working for the Community Services Department of the City of Scottsdale.

Maryann McAllen’s campaign for Scottsdale City Council member is her first run for public office.

Believes in maintaining parks and recreation amenities. Supports public services, including libraries and community building.

Believes "serving on the City Council is a natural fit" due to her passion for community service and servant leadership. Supports public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.

Supports public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.

The candidate's website says, "City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Past Chair"

Chaired the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commission.

- Believes in maintaining parks and recreation amenities. Supports public services, including libraries and community building.
- Supports public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.
- Chaired the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commission.

The candidate's website says, "Enforce Vacation Rental Regulations"

Plans to enforce vacation rental regulations.

Supports encouraging creative solutions for new development and adaptive reuse in housing and urban development.

- Plans to enforce vacation rental regulations.
- Supports encouraging creative solutions for new development and adaptive reuse in housing and urban development.

As of June 20, 2024, Maryann McAllen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in supplying police and fire departments with necessary tools to protect residents.

Believes in protecting the health and safety of Fire Fighters and Police Officers. Supports measures to ensure their well-being and security.

Believes in protecting the health and safety of Fire Fighters and Police Officers, and supports measures to ensure their well-being and security.

- Believes in supplying police and fire departments with necessary tools to protect residents.
- Believes in protecting the health and safety of Fire Fighters and Police Officers, and supports measures to ensure their well-being and security.

Supports economic development that preserves Scottsdale's unique character.

- Supports economic development that preserves Scottsdale's unique character.

Maryann has been a resident of Scottsdale for 59 years. She holds a bachelors degree from Arizona State University and she also attended their Advanced Public Executives Program
 
She has raised her four children with her husband. They have been actively involved in their local community through various organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and their church, among others. 

 Maryann  currently works as a Manager for Hospice of the Valley. She previously owned a small business, Rescued Reliques Antiques. She started out her career working for the Community Services Department of the City of Scottsdale.

Maryann McAllen’s  campaign for City Council Member, in the City of Scottsdale will be her first time running for public office..

- Believes in maintaining parks and recreation amenities. Supports public services, including libraries and community building.
- Supports public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.
- The candidate's website says, "City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Past Chair"

- The candidate's website says, "Enforce Vacation Rental Regulations"
- Supports encouraging creative solutions for new development and adaptive reuse in housing and urban development.

- Believes in supplying police and fire departments with necessary tools to protect residents.
- Believes in protecting the health and safety of Fire Fighters and Police Officers. Supports measures to ensure their well-being and security.

Maryann McAllen has been a resident of Scottsdale for 59 years, where she has raised her four children with her husband, Sam. They have been actively involved in their local community through various organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and their church, among others. Maryann attended the Advanced Public Executives Program at Arizona State University. Details about the specific church they attend are not provided.

As of June 30, 2024, Maryann McAllen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of June 28, 2024, Maryann McAllen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mason currently lives and Scottsdale, AZ and briefly lived in Tempe, AZ before that. He graduated from Stanley High School in Missouri. He has previously served as the Director of Development and Public Relations for the Forty Loves Organization, and was named president of the Young Entrepreneurs Society of Kansas City.

Mason currently work as an commercial investment sales agent at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. He also works as a marketing director and production specialist for Rodeo Hospitality. Mason has owned and operated several small businesses since his teenage years..

Mason Gates' campaign for Scottsdale City Council is his first run for public office.

Believes treating people with respect, kindness, and care fosters real community. Plans to understand and address the concerns of Scottsdale's citizens by learning about the city's history and engaging with the public.

Believes treating people with respect, kindness, and care fosters real community, and plans to understand and address the concerns of Scottsdale's citizens by learning about the city's history and engaging with the public.

Believes community outreach can address local issues and foster resident input. Supports prioritizing resident input over out-of-state developers and zoning attorneys to help the community thrive.

Believes community outreach can address local issues and foster resident input, and supports prioritizing resident input over out-of-state developers and zoning attorneys to help the community thrive.

- Believes treating people with respect, kindness, and care fosters real community, and plans to understand and address the concerns of Scottsdale's citizens by learning about the city's history and engaging with the public.
- Believes community outreach can address local issues and foster resident input, and supports prioritizing resident input over out-of-state developers and zoning attorneys to help the community thrive.

Believes Scottsdale City Council should enforce zoning regulations to preserve the city's historic character and prioritize sustainable growth over short-term economic benefits.

Believes rising housing prices and short-term rentals disrupt residential neighborhoods, impacting quality of life and community. Raises concerns about safety and accountability due to lack of regulation in the short-term rental market.

Believes rising housing prices and short-term rentals disrupt residential neighborhoods, impacting quality of life and community.

Believes new homeless shelters must enforce sobriety and provide job training to avoid issues like drug abuse and violence. Supports pairing treatment with housing to ensure stability and progress for residents.

Believes new homeless shelters must enforce sobriety and provide job training to avoid issues like drug abuse and violence, and supports pairing treatment with housing to ensure stability and progress for residents.

Believes integrating addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and job training can address homelessness by tackling root causes like substance abuse and mental illness.

Supports the approval of shelter projects to reduce homelessness in Phoenix and prevent neighboring cities from being overburdened.

Believes unchecked overdevelopment harms communities. Supports policies addressing affordable housing, homelessness, property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development.

Believes unchecked overdevelopment harms communities, and believes addressing affordable housing, homelessness, property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development will aid this.

Believes combatting homelessness requires a holistic approach that addresses both immediate needs and long-term solutions. Supports affordable housing initiatives and reforms in zoning, permitting, and property taxes to facilitate development.

Believes combatting homelessness requires a holistic approach that addresses both immediate needs and long-term solutions, and supports affordable housing initiatives and reforms in zoning, permitting, and property taxes to facilitate development.

Believes tenants in high-density developments use less electricity, gas, and water per square foot. Notes that single-family homes differ significantly from multi-story buildings housing thousands.

Believes tenants in high-density developments use less electricity, gas, and water per square foot, noting that single-family homes differ significantly from multi-story buildings housing thousands.

Believes addressing homelessness in Scottsdale requires a "multifaceted approach" balancing assistance, compassion, and fiscal responsibility. Supports policies that integrate affordable housing, zoning, and development to combat homelessness effectively.

Believes addressing homelessness in Scottsdale requires a "multifaceted approach" balancing assistance, compassion, and fiscal responsibility, and supports policies that integrate affordable housing, zoning, and development to combat homelessness effectively.

Believes in preserving Scottsdale's character by making sensible development decisions using his commercial real estate experience. Plans to adequately serve residents through thoughtful housing and urban development policies.

Believes in preserving Scottsdale's character by making sensible development decisions using his commercial real estate experience, and plans to adequately serve residents through thoughtful housing and urban development policies.

Has concerns about safety and accountability due to lack of regulation in the short-term rental market.

- Believes Scottsdale City Council should enforce zoning regulations to preserve the city's historic character and prioritize sustainable growth over short-term economic benefits.
- Believes rising housing prices and short-term rentals disrupt residential neighborhoods, impacting quality of life and community.
- Believes new homeless shelters must enforce sobriety and provide job training to avoid issues like drug abuse and violence, and supports pairing treatment with housing to ensure stability and progress for residents.
- Believes integrating addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and job training can address homelessness by tackling root causes like substance abuse and mental illness.
- Supports the approval of shelter projects to reduce homelessness in Phoenix and prevent neighboring cities from being overburdened.
- Believes unchecked overdevelopment harms communities, and believes addressing affordable housing, homelessness, property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development will aid this.
- Believes combatting homelessness requires a holistic approach that addresses both immediate needs and long-term solutions, and supports affordable housing initiatives and reforms in zoning, permitting, and property taxes to facilitate development.
- Believes tenants in high-density developments use less electricity, gas, and water per square foot, noting that single-family homes differ significantly from multi-story buildings housing thousands.
- Believes addressing homelessness in Scottsdale requires a "multifaceted approach" balancing assistance, compassion, and fiscal responsibility, and supports policies that integrate affordable housing, zoning, and development to combat homelessness effectively.
- Believes in preserving Scottsdale's character by making sensible development decisions using his commercial real estate experience, and plans to adequately serve residents through thoughtful housing and urban development policies.
- Has concerns about safety and accountability due to lack of regulation in the short-term rental market.

Believes prioritizing alternative transportation modes, like bike lanes, exacerbates congestion for motorists. Said, "projects aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions" have reduced available traffic lanes, worsening congestion.

Believes prioritizing alternative transportation modes, like bike lanes, exacerbates congestion for motorists, saying, "Projects aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions" have reduced available traffic lanes, worsening congestion.

Believes promoting alternative transportation like biking is commendable but stresses balancing these initiatives with the needs of motorists to avoid increased congestion and frustration.

Believes addressing traffic congestion requires a collaborative approach, including comprehensive traffic studies and infrastructure improvements.

Opposes reducing traffic lanes for federal grants despite resident complaints about congestion.

Believes in balancing alternative transportation options with residents' concerns to create a sustainable and equitable transportation system.

Believes engaging residents in transportation projects fosters community ownership and tailors solutions to Scottsdale's unique needs.

Believes that "road-diets" can harm small businesses and increase the risk of accidents. Supports maintaining wider roadways to ensure safety and economic growth.

Believes that "road-diets" can harm small businesses and increase the risk of accidents, and supports maintaining wider roadways to ensure safety and economic growth.

Opposes "road diets" in Scottsdale, believing they are pushed by "activists and misguided councilmembers."

Believes Scottsdale's car-centric transportation infrastructure is a key feature of its unique appeal.

Believes improving transportation and infrastructure is crucial for Scottsdale. As a city council member, supported measures addressing traffic congestion.

Believes improving transportation and infrastructure is crucial for Scottsdale, and as a city council member, supported measures addressing traffic congestion.

- Believes prioritizing alternative transportation modes, like bike lanes, exacerbates congestion for motorists, saying, "Projects aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions" have reduced available traffic lanes, worsening congestion.
- Believes promoting alternative transportation like biking is commendable but stresses balancing these initiatives with the needs of motorists to avoid increased congestion and frustration.
- Believes addressing traffic congestion requires a collaborative approach, including comprehensive traffic studies and infrastructure improvements.
- Opposes reducing traffic lanes for federal grants despite resident complaints about congestion.
- Believes in balancing alternative transportation options with residents' concerns to create a sustainable and equitable transportation system.
- Believes engaging residents in transportation projects fosters community ownership and tailors solutions to Scottsdale's unique needs.
- Believes that "road-diets" can harm small businesses and increase the risk of accidents, and supports maintaining wider roadways to ensure safety and economic growth.
- Opposes "road diets" in Scottsdale, believing they are pushed by "activists and misguided councilmembers."
- Believes Scottsdale's car-centric transportation infrastructure is a key feature of its unique appeal.
- Believes improving transportation and infrastructure is crucial for Scottsdale, and as a city council member, supported measures addressing traffic congestion.

Believes rapid population growth in Scottsdale will increase crime and strain on public services, noting the police department is already 20% short-staffed.

The candidate's website says, "As a veteran, Hamadeh has a rich history of protecting Arizonans overseas by vetting terrorist threats and defending them at home by prosecuting criminals, upholding victims’ rights, and seeking justice. He believes that for too long, the government has enriched the few at the expense of the many and is determined to hold it accountable."

- Believes rapid population growth in Scottsdale will increase crime and strain on public services, noting the police department is already 20% short-staffed.
- The candidate's website says, "As a veteran, Hamadeh has a rich history of protecting Arizonans overseas by vetting terrorist threats and defending them at home by prosecuting criminals, upholding victims’ rights, and seeking justice. He believes that for too long, the government has enriched the few at the expense of the many and is determined to hold it accountable."

As of June 20, 2024, Mason Gates’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports lowering barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs through tax relief, deregulation, and creating a business-friendly economic climate.

Supports limiting government oversight, offering tax credits, and awarding grants to grow the economy and support the private sector.

Believes in incentivizing small business creation and promoting free enterprise to sustainably grow Scottsdale's economy.

Believes in practicing fiscal responsibility to ensure tax dollars are used sensibly and effectively.

Believes Scottsdale is a "bastion of opportunity" for small business owners. Supports policies that foster small business growth and the pursuit of the American dream.

Believes Scottsdale is a "bastion of opportunity" for small business owners, and supports policies that foster small business growth and the pursuit of the American dream.

Supports encouraging entrepreneurship through public sector initiatives.

Supports promoting small businesses in Scottsdale.

- Supports lowering barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs through tax relief, deregulation, and creating a business-friendly economic climate.
- Supports limiting government oversight, offering tax credits, and awarding grants to grow the economy and support the private sector.
- Believes in incentivizing small business creation and promoting free enterprise to sustainably grow Scottsdale's economy.
- Believes in practicing fiscal responsibility to ensure tax dollars are used sensibly and effectively.
- Believes Scottsdale is a "bastion of opportunity" for small business owners, and supports policies that foster small business growth and the pursuit of the American dream.
- Supports encouraging entrepreneurship through public sector initiatives.
- Supports promoting small businesses in Scottsdale.

Mason Gates

Mason currently lives and Scottsdale, Arizona and briefly lived in Tempe, Arizona before that. He graduated from Stanley High School in Missouri. He is not married and has no children. 

He has a very long record of community involvement, including serving as the Director of Development and Public Relations for the Forty Loves Organization. As well as being named President for the Young Entrepreneurs Society of Kansas City.

Not to mention, Mason has been a participant in numerous local and national business and entrepreneurial booster programs.

Mason currently work as an Commercial Investment Sales Agent at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. He also works as a Marketing Director and Production Specialist for Rodeo Hospitality.

He has also owned and operated several small businesses since his teenage years..

Mason Gates' campaign for city Council member in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona will be his first time running for public office.

- Believes treating people with respect, kindness, and care fosters real community. Plans to understand and address the concerns of Scottsdale's citizens by learning about the city's history and engaging with the public.
- Believes community outreach can address local issues and foster resident input. Supports prioritizing resident input over out-of-state developers and zoning attorneys to help the community thrive.

- Believes Scottsdale City Council should enforce zoning regulations to preserve the city's historic character and prioritize sustainable growth over short-term economic benefits.
- Believes rising housing prices and short-term rentals disrupt residential neighborhoods, impacting quality of life and community. Raises concerns about safety and accountability due to lack of regulation in the short-term rental market.
- Believes new homeless shelters must enforce sobriety and provide job training to avoid issues like drug abuse and violence. Supports pairing treatment with housing to ensure stability and progress for residents.
- Believes integrating addiction treatment, mental health counseling, and job training can address homelessness by tackling root causes like substance abuse and mental illness.
- Supports the approval of shelter projects to reduce homelessness in Phoenix and prevent neighboring cities from being overburdened.
- Believes unchecked overdevelopment harms communities. Supports policies addressing affordable housing, homelessness, property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development.
- Believes combatting homelessness requires a holistic approach that addresses both immediate needs and long-term solutions. Supports affordable housing initiatives and reforms in zoning, permitting, and property taxes to facilitate development.
- Believes tenants in high-density developments use less electricity, gas, and water per square foot. Notes that single-family homes differ significantly from multi-story buildings housing thousands.
- Believes addressing homelessness in Scottsdale requires a "multifaceted approach" balancing assistance, compassion, and fiscal responsibility. Supports policies that integrate affordable housing, zoning, and development to combat homelessness effectively.
- Believes in preserving Scottsdale's character by making sensible development decisions using his commercial real estate experience. Plans to adequately serve residents through thoughtful housing and urban development policies.

- Believes prioritizing alternative transportation modes, like bike lanes, exacerbates congestion for motorists. Said, "projects aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions" have reduced available traffic lanes, worsening congestion.
- Believes promoting alternative transportation like biking is commendable but stresses balancing these initiatives with the needs of motorists to avoid increased congestion and frustration.
- Believes addressing traffic congestion requires a collaborative approach, including comprehensive traffic studies and infrastructure improvements.
- Opposes reducing traffic lanes for federal grants despite resident complaints about congestion.
- Believes in balancing alternative transportation options with residents' concerns to create a sustainable and equitable transportation system.
- Believes engaging residents in transportation projects fosters community ownership and tailors solutions to Scottsdale's unique needs.
- Believes that "road-diets" can harm small businesses and increase the risk of accidents. Supports maintaining wider roadways to ensure safety and economic growth.
- Opposes "road diets" in Scottsdale, believing they are pushed by "activists and misguided councilmembers."
- Believes improving transportation and infrastructure is crucial for Scottsdale. As a city council member, supported measures addressing traffic congestion.
- Believes Scottsdale's car-centric transportation infrastructure is a key feature of its unique appeal.

- Supports lowering barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs through tax relief, deregulation, and creating a business-friendly economic climate.
- Supports limiting government oversight, offering tax credits, and awarding grants to grow the economy and support the private sector.
- Believes in incentivizing small business creation and promoting free enterprise to sustainably grow Scottsdale's economy.
- The candidate's website says, "which fosters an environment for entrepreneurial students to start and grow their startups."
- Believes in practicing fiscal responsibility to ensure tax dollars are used sensibly and effectively.
- Believes Scottsdale is a "bastion of opportunity" for small business owners. Supports policies that foster small business growth and the pursuit of the American dream.
- Supports encouraging entrepreneurship through public sector initiatives.
- Supports promoting small businesses in Scottsdale.

Mason Gates is a 21-year-old former student of Arizona State University, where he was a National 4-Year Scholarship Recipient for the United States Army Reserve Officers Training Corps program and a member of the fraternity Phi Gamma Delta. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, attending Staley High School and was involved in various activities including serving as Class President, participating in Speech & Debate, and captaining the tennis team. Information about the church he attends or his family is not provided.

Mason Gates is a former ASU student and entrepreneur who founded three businesses before the age of 18, including Gateway Lawn Services, Grind Attire LLC, and Primal Designs LLC. He has also worked as a freelance marketing consultant with notable clients such as Welcome to Arizona, Ipsum Creative, and Happy Dad Seltzer. Additionally, he served as the President of the Young Entrepreneurs Society of Kansas City and as the Director of Development and Public Relations for the non-profit Forty Love Organization.

As of July 2, 2024, Mason Gates’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of July 1, 2024, Mason Gates’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "which fosters an environment for entrepreneurial students to start and grow their startups."

Robert earned his master's in business administration and management from Arizona State University. He lives in McCormick Ranch with his wife, Carol, and has 5 adult children.

Bob is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Fasetto and a founding partner of CFO Services. Previously, Robert served as the CFO and a member of the Board of Directors at CellTrust Corporation. Beforehand, Robert was the state treasurer of the Arizona Republican Party.

Robert "Bob" Lettieri previously ran for Arizona State Treasurer in 2022, but did not win.

As of June 20, 2024, Robert "Bob" Lettieri’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the city's growth lacks proper planning, leading to a "loss of quality of life" with massive apartment projects, road diets, and rising crime rates.

Opposes "cookie-cutter apartments" and "road diets," believing they harm the town's character and increase congestion.

- Believes the city's growth lacks proper planning, leading to a "loss of quality of life" with massive apartment projects, road diets, and rising crime rates.
- Opposes "cookie-cutter apartments" and "road diets," believing they harm the town's character and increase congestion.

Believes the City Council mismanages transportation projects, citing the Osborn/Miller roundabout's cost overrun from $1.6 million to nearly $8 million. Criticizes the Council for "wasting tax dollars" on a sustainability department.

Believes the City Council mismanages transportation projects, citing the Osborn/Miller roundabout's cost overrun from $1.6 million to nearly $8 million.

- Believes the City Council mismanages transportation projects, citing the Osborn/Miller roundabout's cost overrun from $1.6 million to nearly $8 million.

Robert "Bob" Lettieri

- City council members work together with the rest of the city officials to set and implement city policies and priorities. 
- The City Council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor and the city manager to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Arizona are elected to four-year terms in staggered years. Elections are nonpartisan.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Scottsdale City Council Member

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