Scott Smith is uniquely prepared to serve as Mayor of Mesa. The differences between Scott and his opponent, Mark Freeman, are SIGNIFICANT.

Since graduating from BYU with a degree in Accounting, followed by an MBA and a Law Degree from ASU, Scott has over 40 years of experience in finance, business, and government, including a very successful tenure as Mayor of Mesa from 2008 to 2014.

Each step of Scott’s career has helped develop the talents and skills needed to lead the 35th largest city in the USA, with over 500,000 residents, 4,500 employees, and an annual budget of more than $2.6 billion.

The differences between Scott Smith and Mark Freeman are REAL and IMPORTANT!

There is a Difference in Background:

• Accounting Degree from BYU

• MBA and Juris Doctor from ASU

• Over 40 years experience in Finance, Business, and Government

• Small Business Owner

• CEO in both Private Sector and Government

• Certified Public Accountant for over 25 Years

There is a Difference in Experience:

• Mayor of Mesa from 2008 to 2014

• President of United States Conference of Mayors – the only Arizona Mayor to be chosen by his peers for that position

• CEO, Great Western Homes

• CEO, Regional Public Transportation Authority (Valley Metro)

• Chairman, Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council

• Chairman, Regional Transportation Policy Committee

• Resident Teaching Fellow, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

There is a Difference in Leadership and Success:

• Led the effort to keep the Chicago Cubs from relocating to Florida after 50 years training in Mesa, and to bring the Oakland Athletics to Hohokam Stadium

• Led Mesa through the Great Recession, reduced the size of city government, balanced budgets, and set Mesa up to thrive after the recession

• Apple Computer opened facility in Mesa with $1 billion investment that led the way for billions more in tech investments in the city

• Convinced CNN to host the 2012 pivotal Republican Presidential Debate at Mesa Arts Center

• Mesa named “Most Innovative City in Arizona” by Arizona Republic

• Mesa named “One of Five Best Cities to Live in America” by Money Magazine

• Completed Freeway Interchange between Loop 202 and SR24 eight years early and over $90 million below budget

• Recognitions from Mesa Chamber of Commerce, NAACP, GPEC, American Planning, and others for leadership

There is a Difference in Trust:

Endorsed for Mayor by…

• Mesa United Fire Fighters

• Mesa Police Association

• Mesa Chamber of Commerce

• SE Valley Realtors

• Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer

• And many more!

***Scott is the ONLY candidate endorsed by Firefighters AND Police