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Bill Gates (Maricopa County, Arizona)
Bill Gates (Republican Party) was a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Arizona, representing District 3. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 1, 2025.
Gates (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to represent District 3 in Arizona. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Gates was the District 3 member of the Phoenix City Council. He was first appointed to the position in 2009 to serve a partial term. He was elected to a full term in 2011. Gates served until his resignation on May 31, 2016, to seek the position on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.[1] Gates also served as vice-mayor of Phoenix from 2013 to 2014.[2]
Biography
Gates is a graduate of Deer Valley High School. He obtained a B.A. in economics and political science from Drake University and a J.D. from Harvard University. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[2]
Elections
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2020)
General election
General election for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 3
Incumbent Bill Gates defeated Whitney Walker in the general election for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bill Gates (R) | 50.7 | 186,478 |
 | Whitney Walker (D)  | 49.2 | 180,865 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 421 | ||
| Total votes: 367,764 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 3
Whitney Walker advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 3 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Whitney Walker | 99.5 | 74,028 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 345 | ||
| Total votes: 74,373 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 3
Incumbent Bill Gates advanced from the Republican primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 3 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Gates | 99.0 | 66,726 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 687 | ||
| Total votes: 67,413 | |||
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2016
Maricopa County held elections for the county board of supervisors, county assessor, county attorney, county recorder, sheriff, county treasurer, and special districts in 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016. A primary election was held on August 30, 2016. The filing deadline for those wishing to run in this election was June 1, 2016.[3] Bill Gates ran unopposed in the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 3 general election.[4]
| Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Bill Gates (unopposed) | |
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "2016 General Election Final Results," accessed November 28, 2016 | ||
2015
The city of Phoenix, Arizona, held elections for mayor and city council on August 25, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was May 27, 2015.[5] Four of the eight city council seats were up for election. In District 3, incumbent Bill Gates was unopposed.[6][7]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bill Gates did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2015
Gates' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[8]
Constituent services
- Excerpt: "I strive to help residents fix problems, including issues with garbage pick-up, water, sewer, or the streets in their neighborhoods."
Safety
- Excerpt: "Since I became a member of the Phoenix City Council, I’ve had a chance to learn just how committed they are to protecting the residents of Phoenix. Likewise, I am committed to providing the Phoenix fire and police the resources they need to maintain their excellent level of service."
Parks and preserves
- Excerpt: "District 3 is home to many parks and the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. I will work to enhance the recreational opportunities throughout District 3 which will improve the quality of life and attract more residents and businesses to the City of Phoenix."
Economy
- Excerpt: "I am targeting vacant strip malls to attract new businesses, schools and other tenants to move into these strips malls. I will also be working to cut through the red tape at City Hall that is slowing down growth in Phoenix. I also am committed to bringing new employers with good jobs to Phoenix. Finally, I will make sure that the City of Phoenix is providing assistance to our residents who have recently lost their jobs or are at risk of losing their homes through foreclosure."
Budget
- Excerpt: "Those of us on the City Council must never forget that we are stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars. I am committed to maintaining the vital services the City of Phoenix provides while ensuring that we are not being wasteful in our spending."
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Arizona Republic, "Phoenix City Council appoints Debra Stark to vacant seat," June 14, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 City of Phoenix, "District 3," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Elections Calendar & Upcoming Events," accessed September 2, 2016
- ↑ Maricopa County Recorder, "2016 General Election Candidate Listing," August 24, 2016
- ↑ City of Phoenix, "Important Dates Flyer," accessed February 13, 2015
- ↑ City of Phoenix, "Elections Information," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ City of Phoenix, "Official election results," accessed September 15, 2015
- ↑ Bill Gates for Phoenix City Council, "On the Issues," accessed August 3, 2015
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Andy Kunasek (R) |
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 3 2017-2025 |
Succeeded by Kate Brophy McGee (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Vice-Mayor of Phoenix 2013-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Phoenix City Council District 3 2009-2016 |
Succeeded by Debra Stark |
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