Mark Freeman, Mayor of Mesa

"I am proud to support Vice Mayor Scott Somers for Mesa City Council, and I am

honored to serve alongside him as Mayor of Mesa. Having spent more than three

decades in public safety, I deeply respect Scott’s leadership and his commitment to

keeping our neighborhoods safe - values we both share through our careers on the front lines of fire and emergency medical services. Scott’s experience, steady leadership, and focus on responsible growth will continue to strengthen Mesa and help ensure a safe, prosperous future for our community."

“During my time as Mayor, we worked hard to change the way Mesa does business.  Scott Somers was integral part of that council that made that vision a reality.  We collaborated closely to save taxpayer money, invest in infrastructure, attract higher education opportunities, and transform the former GM Proving Grounds into the vision that is Eastmark today.  Through our efforts to ‘Build a Better Mesa’ we brought residents, businesses, and government together for the common good.  Mr. Somers served Mesa well and I support his efforts to return to leadership to finish what we started.”

“As a physician, I am an advocate for reducing health care costs and providing high quality care to patients. When I was medical director for the Mesa Fire & Medical Department, I worked with Scott Somers on several programs to link fire services with private care entities to provide home health visits for seniors, veterans, and those with difficulty accessing health care services. These programs significantly reduced 911 calls and preventable emergency department visits saving taxpayer dollars and keeping vital services available for critical health care needs. Mesa will certainly benefit from his innovative approach to solving problems.”

Our members serve the residents of Mesa each day. Your consistent support for public safety staffing, operational readiness, and responsible fiscal planning has had a direct impact on our ability to meet community needs. Your leadership has strengthened collaboration between city leadership and the fire service, which supports timely emergency response and service delivery across our city.

United Mesa Fire Fighters, Local 2260 values leadership that recognizes the demands placed on public safety professionals and works to ensure our department has the resources required to

protect residents. Your record reflects a commitment to maintaining service levels while managing growth in a responsible manner. For these reasons, United Mesa Fire Fighters, Local 2260 proudly endorses you for Mesa City Council District 6.

“In my many years of service to the East Valley, I have come to recognize the importance of leadership and regional cooperation in addressing our biggest challenges. Scott Somers has the proven experience and an impressive depth of knowledge regarding the most important issues we face – education, economic development, regional transportation, and workforce development. Phoenix Mesa Gateway is one of our most important local and regional economic assets. We need someone with knowledge and a track record of success to see it through. That person is Scott Somers.”

“Scott Somers is someone who listens and gets to work solving problems.  We can count on him to build strong relationships with our neighborhoods to address our concerns and support safe streets, fight crime, attract quality jobs, and address quality of life issues that make District 6 a great place for families to work, live, and play. I know firsthand the importance of running for local office and the sacrifice it takes to put your name on the line. Scott Somers has a proven track record of putting our community first and I can’t wait to see what he does next for Mesa.”