City Election 2008 Candidate Profile Series: Marquisha Griffin

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

Name: Marquisha Griffin

Office Desired: Maricopa City Council

Family: Married to Joe Griffin; eight years. Three daughters Lexus, Taylor and Bryce, and two sons DeSean and Kevon

Why you moved to Maricopa: We saw Maricopa as a unique place to raise our family. More importantly, this was an opportunity for my husband, our children and me to contribute to a city that was just beginning to develop.

Neighborhood or subdivision: Maricopa Meadows

How long in Maricopa: Since 2004

Prior political office(s): Member and current chair, Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission

Community service: Member and current chair, Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission; three years on commission, member, Arizona Planning Association, member, Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, United Way, PTO, Girl Scouts, Maricopa Youth Football League, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mesa’s Community Spirit, participate in the city of Maricopa’s 1st Citizen Leadership Academy, volunteer for numerous community events.

Occupation: City Council assistant to the Mesa City Council

Personal vision statement: “One person can make a difference, everyone should try” and Romans 8:28.

Where to learn more: Contact Griffin at [email protected].

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