Heli Nielson

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Heli Nielson

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Utah, 1987

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Heli Nielson ran for election to the Phoenix City Council to represent District 2 in Arizona. Nielson lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Nielson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Heli Nielson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1987.

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Phoenix, Arizona (2022)

General election

General election for Phoenix City Council District 2

Incumbent Jim Waring defeated Heli Nielson and Matt Evans in the general election for Phoenix City Council District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Waring (Nonpartisan)	52.8	32,444
		Heli Nielson (Nonpartisan)	29.6	18,201
		Matt Evans (Nonpartisan)	17.3	10,645
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	157

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 61,447
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Heli Nielson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nielson's 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.

I'm a mom, business leader and proud Phoenician who believes the next City Council will determine the future of Phoenix for the next decade. I believe everyone should have a voice to create a safe, thriving Phoenix that leads the nation in water conservation, sustainable growth and a vibrant economy.

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?

• We need to invest in expertise and partnerships to secure our water resources.
• Infrastucture and municipal services have not kept up with growth. I will change that.
• When we recruit and support local businesses, neighborhoods thrive.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Equity, diversity and inclusion, environmental conservation, labor rights.

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