Six people are running for three seats on Maricopa City Council – Linette Caroselli, Julia Gusse, Andre LaFond, Amber Liermann, Bob Marsh and Nancy Smith. InMaricopa asked each their take on a short series of questions. Learn more about all the candidates here.
AMBER LIERMANN
What makes you the best candidate for council?
I have built positive working relationships with many agencies and am an excellent team player. I have received an endorsement by Steve Smith, our former member of Arizona Senate and others.
What is the current council doing well?
City council is nailing professionalism, efficiency, heart, strategic planning, conservative budgeting and prudent fiscal policies. I would be remiss if I did not mention the consistent, strong, progressive leadership of Mayor Price.
What is the current council not doing well?
City council is not fully aware of the need for social services here in Maricopa. We live in a unique, diverse community. Families move here with hopes and dreams. We can do more as a city by attracting both private and state assistance to help these families.
What is your biggest concern about Maricopa’s future?
Although leadership in Maricopa is doing a great job, my biggest concern is the vision may be suffering from blinders to some issues I see as important. Working with youth on a daily basis reminds me to never think small and keep every option open.
6 run for 3 seats on city council
Meet the candidates: Why these 6 are running for city council
Andre LaFond goes live with InMaricopa
Julia Gusse goes live with InMaricopa
Meet the candidate: Linette Caroselli
Meet the candidate: Julia Gusse
Meet the candidate: Andre LaFond
Meet the candidate: Bob Marsh
Meet the candidate: Nancy Smith
This item appears in the May issue of InMaricopa.
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