Bill Lake

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Bill Lake

Republican Party

Prior offices:

Pima County Constable Precinct 5

Year left office: 2023

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Pima County Constable Precinct 8

Years in office: 2023 - 2024

Predecessor: Deborah Martinez‐Garibay (D)

Successor: Christopher Toth (D)

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Salpointe High School

Associates

Community College of the Air Force, 1991

Bachelor's

University of Phoenix, 1995

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1989 - 2009

Personal

Profession

Public servant

Contact

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Bill Lake (Republican Party) was a member of the Pima County Constables in Arizona, representing Precinct 8. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He left office on December 31, 2024.

Lake (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pima County Constables to represent Precinct 8 in Arizona. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Lake completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bill Lake served in the U.S. Air Force from 1989 to 2009. He earned an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 1991 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 1995. His career experience includes working in aviations operations and border enforcement, and as a public servant, small businessowner, and minister. He has been affiliated with the Arizona Constable Association and the National Eagle Scout Association.==Elections==

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Pima County, Arizona (2024)

General election

General election for Pima County Constable Precinct 8

Christopher Toth defeated incumbent Bill Lake in the general election for Pima County Constable Precinct 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Christopher Toth (D)	56.6	37,804
		Bill Lake (R)	43.3	28,917
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	109

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 66,830
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pima County Constable Precinct 8

Christopher Toth advanced from the Democratic primary for Pima County Constable Precinct 8 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Christopher Toth	99.6	13,960
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	59

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,019
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pima County Constable Precinct 8

Incumbent Bill Lake advanced from the Republican primary for Pima County Constable Precinct 8 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill Lake	99.0	9,664
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	95

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,759
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lake in this election.

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Pima County, Arizona (2022)

General election

Special general election for Pima County Constable Precinct 8

Bill Lake won election in the special general election for Pima County Constable Precinct 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill Lake (R)	95.2	34,727
		Other/Write-in votes	4.8	1,761

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,488
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Deborah Martinez‐Garibay (D)

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Pima County Constable Precinct 8

Incumbent Deborah Martinez‐Garibay advanced from the special Democratic primary for Pima County Constable Precinct 8 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Deborah Martinez‐Garibay	99.4	15,899
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	94

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,993
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christopher Toth (D)

Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Pima County Constable Precinct 8

Bill Lake advanced from the special Republican primary for Pima County Constable Precinct 8 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bill Lake (Write-in)	55.3	47
		Other/Write-in votes	44.7	38

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bill Lake completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lake's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I moved to Tucson in 1984 with my family, attended High School here and enlisted in the Air Force my Senior Year. Two years later, I returned to Tucson and attended the University of Arizona and got married. Upon receiving my Bachelor Degree, I won the Deserving Airman Commissioning Opportunity and was selected to attend Pilot Training at Sheppard AFB, Texas, where my daughter was born. I then returned again to Tucson to learn how to fly the F-16. A few years later, I came back to Tucson again and worked on securing the Arizona border and welcomed my son into this world. I changed careers in order to be able to focus on my family and worked here in Corporate America for 7 years before deciding to open my own business. In 2021, my wife of 30 years passed away from complications with chemotherapy. I instantly and unwittingly became a single parent and learned the struggles and rewards of ensuring the happiness, growth and wellbeing of my children. I needed to get out and keep focused, so when I learned of the opportunity to become a Constable, I submitted my letter of interest. to fill a vacancy for Justice Precinct 5. Justice Precinct 5 was merged into Justice Precinct 8 in 2022, so I ran as a write-in and was elected. My core belief is to serve with Professionalism, Integrity, Compassion, and treating everyone with respect. While I enforce the rulings of the court, I strive to ensure the safety and security of vulnerable and at-risk individuals.

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?

• As Presiding Constable, I worked to implement wide changes to improve the safety and effectiveness of the Constables and how we serve the community, as well as helping to ensure new Constables had the training, supplies, and support to perform their jobs. This included standardized uniforms, marked cars, body armor, tasers, body worn cameras, radio communications and cooperation with local law enforcement and social service agencies.
• I aligned our training with the Pima County Sheriff Department to ensure continuity and conformity of skills, knowledge and requirements. This ensured that all constables had access to the same high quality training and could cooperate with deputies and officers in the county. Additionally, I attend over 100 hours of AZPOST training each year to improve my knowledge and better serve the community.
• Constables are not cops. We are a blend of Peace Officer and Social worker. While enforcing the rulings of the court, we encounter people in tough situations: evictions, domestic violence, drug abuse, mental health issues, sick, scared and angry. We have the duty to enforce the laws, but need to do it in a way that serves and protects the vulnerable and at-risk by utilizing a network of social services. Training and communication are key skills, but respect, patience and compassion are also required.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Constables are elected to serve the people of Pima County. We do this by not just serving orders from the court, but by working in the community, assisting where needed, and representing our constituents. We should not serve papers with a cold, hardened authority, rather, show that we represent the community with compassion and humanity. While law enforcement skills and training are definitely necessary to ensure safety - communication and understanding go a long way in diffusing situations before they get out of control.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Declaration of Independence - “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed….”
The Gettysburg Address - “…a government of the people, by the people and for the people….”

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

Represent the people with professionalism, integrity and compassion.

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

I have served as Constable for the last 4 years with Professionalism, Integrity, Compassion, and a constant desire to learn and do better every day.

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

Ensure the Safety of the constables and the people.

Maximize training to ensure the best knowledge and skills.

Serve with honor and compassion - going up and above what is required.

What legacy would you like to leave?

My children grow up to be happy, heathy, and wise.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

President Reagan was shot - I was 9
The Space Shuttle “Challenger” explodes during launch - I was 14

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I mowed lawns until I was old enough to “work”. I enlisted in the Air Force at age 17.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Lincoln on Leadership - leadership through active participation.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Captain Nemo - 20,000 leagues under the sea

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

“Sweet Dreams Are Made of These”

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Watching her suffer, then losing my wife of 30 years to cancer/chemotherapy and the devastating effect it had on myself and my family.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Two guys walk into a bar - the third one ducks.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government serves and protects the people, not the other way around.

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2022

Bill Lake did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Deborah Martinez‐Garibay (D)	Pima County Constable Precinct 8 2023-2024	Succeeded by Christopher Toth (D)
Preceded by -	Pima County Constable Precinct 5 -2023	Succeeded by -