Andre Williams

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Andre Williams

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Arizona State University, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Pasadena, Calif.

Religion

Christianity

Profession

Engineer

Contact

Campaign website

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Andre Williams ran for election to the Phoenix City Council to represent District 5 in Arizona. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Williams' professional experience includes working as an engineer at Intel Corporation. He earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 2020.

Elections

2020

See also: City elections in Phoenix, Arizona (2020)

General election

General election for Phoenix City Council District 5

Incumbent Betty Guardado defeated Andre Williams and Nathan Schick in the general election for Phoenix City Council District 5 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betty Guardado (Nonpartisan)	67.4	31,093
		Andre Williams (Nonpartisan)	18.5	8,555
		Nathan Schick (Nonpartisan)	13.6	6,297
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	216

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 46,161
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Andre Williams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Williams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Andre has been planted in the Phoenix area for almost 20 years and has made a living solving complex problems within the tech industry. Andre's career success was predicated on his ability to form and communicate problem statements, collect and analyze information, identify and involve key stakeholders, and being diligent to pursue models until a workable solution is reached. These are the attributes that will lend to him being an excellent city councilman.

          Andre is currently a mathematics major at Arizona State University. Concurrently, Andre was employed with Nikon Precision Inc, the leader in manufacturing of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry.  Prior to being employed with Nikon, Andre spent 16 years working for America's 46th largest corporation-Intel-primarily as an engineer.  There, he learned the value of safety, quality, and customer orientation.
             Andre is naturally inclined to logical thinking and problem solving, but he received additional training in this area through his studies in mathematics at ASU.

In his spare time, Andre is usually building or fixing something around his home or enjoying the early childhood years of his four children with his wife Glenda.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Uncompromising requirement for proper stakeholder management
• Uncompromising focus on the safety of our city employees and residents
• Uncompromising resolve to solve problems using information and avoiding partisan politics

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about safety and economic policy.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

People feel the effects of local policy more than that of the state or federal government.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I would like to be more like Jesus of Nazareth.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and the conviction that the people want policies that are fair and logical implying that policy should not be bought by outside influences. Elected officials should avoid all conflict of interests.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Intensive data analysis and problem solving skills which implies great stakeholder management.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listen to the concerns of the people, solve issues plaguing communities, and ensure the city is being managed appropriately.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave the office in 12 years showing that it is possible for elected officials to stay non-partisan, avoid conflict of interests, and drive to solutions based on information rather than politics.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The power to draft policy may seem of little concern but it can alter the landscape of our city over night so we must be diligent to ensure fair and logical policies are being drafted and voted on. We need to make sure organizations from others states are not trying to influence the make up of Phoenix.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, the holders of this office should have experience in data analysis, project management, and/or problem solving or any other area that requires impeccable stakeholder management.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Uncompromising stakeholder management and structured problem solving techniques are essential to creating policy that is fair and logical.

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