City Election 2008 Candidate Profile Series: Anthony Smith

As part of inmaricopa.com’s in-depth city election coverage we will be running candidate profiles periodically in no particular order between now and the primary election in March. This is the third in a series.

Name: Anthony “Tony” Smith

Office Desired: Mayor of the City of Maricopa

Family: Nancy and I are a blended family married for seven years. I have three adult children (ages 30, 28, and 26) and six grandchildren. Nancy has two children, ages 23 and 19.

Why you moved to Maricopa: I heard from a friend about “fantastic things” happening down in Maricopa. We came down to check things out and decided very quickly that this was for us!

Neighborhood or subdivision: Rancho El Dorado

How long in Maricopa: Four-and-a-half years

Prior political office(s): None. However, I served the public for three years on Maricopa’s Planning and Zoning Commission.

Community service: Mainly through the association with Community of Hope Church, I have delivered food and Christmas presents to poor families, helped Katrina Hurricane families get another start, ran carnival games for our community kids, organized “Movies in the Park,” Living Nativity, and Easter Egg Hunt events, and helped start our community food bank.

Occupation: Project Management Consultant

Personal vision statement: My campaign slogan is “People, Progress, and Prosperity.” Being responsive to our citizens, opening communication channels, making real progress in economic development, and gaining prosperity for all those who choose to make Maricopa their home or place of being will be absolutely awesome.

Since the inception of our city, I have been actively involved in Maricopa’s government and actively engaged in community service. I have a good sense for Maricopa’s character, its challenges, and where we want to go. I have the passion and commitment to walk the walk!

Where to learn more:www.smithmaricopa.com.

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Photo by RuthAnn Hogue