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Jeremy Whittaker
Jeremy Whittaker was a member of the Mesa City Council in Arizona, representing District 2. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 7, 2021.
Whittaker ran for re-election to the Mesa City Council to represent District 2 in Arizona. He lost in the primary on August 4, 2020.
Whittaker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Whittaker was born in Santa Ana, California. His professional experience includes serving as president of Velocity Technologies. Whittaker has been associated with 1Mission of Mesa—a self-described community development organization focused on alleviating poverty through housing opportunities.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: City elections in Mesa, Arizona (2020)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mesa City Council District 2
Julie Spilsbury won election outright against incumbent Jeremy Whittaker in the primary for Mesa City Council District 2 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julie Spilsbury (Nonpartisan)  | 55.3 | 8,486 |
 | Jeremy Whittaker (Nonpartisan) | 44.5 | 6,826 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 15,350 | |||
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2016
The city of Mesa, Arizona, held elections for mayor and city council on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on August 30, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 1, 2016. Three of the six city council seats were up for election.[2] Jeremy Whittaker defeated Shelly Allen in the Mesa City Council, District 2 general election.[3]
| Mesa City Council, District 2, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jeremy Whittaker |
51.05% | 10,518 |
| Shelly Allen | 48.95% | 10,085 |
| Total Votes | 20,603 | |
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "Official election results," accessed November 28, 2016 | ||
| Mesa City Council, District 2, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jeremy Whittaker |
43.66% | 4,116 |
| Shelly Allen |
31.24% | 2,945 |
| Kathleen Winn | 25.10% | 2,366 |
| Total Votes | 9,427 | |
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "Election Results," September 9, 2016 | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeremy Whittaker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Whittaker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Jeremy has lived in Arizona for 25 years, having moved to the state with his family as a boy. When it came time as an adult to choose a place to put down roots, he chose Mesa. He purchased his first home in Mesa. It's where he, his wife, Roshana will continue to deepen their roots and raise their son, Duke
Jeremy recognizes Mesa as a safe and affordable community that provides an outstanding quality of life. He also understands the need for further economic growth in the city, particularly to replicate or expand areas such as the "lifestyle center" of Dana Park. As a testament to his passion for city expansion, he has transformed various rental properties in the neighborhood for others to enjoy and benefit from the surroundings of the city. His love and enthusiasm for District 2 convinced both his parents and sister to move to the area as well.
Jeremy is a successful businessman and a valuable asset to multiple companies for several years. Jeremy is currently President and founder of Velocity Technologies, which offers technology solutions for small- to medium-size businesses.- I promise fiscal responsibility so that we have affordable utilities.
- I promise to do everything I can to keep our communities safe.
- I promise to do everything I can to attract quality jobs to our city.
To have helped people start their first business.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 14, 2020
- ↑ City of Mesa Clerk, "Election Information," accessed August 13, 2015
- ↑ Mesa, Arizona, "Candidates," accessed June 2, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alex Finter |
Mesa City Council, District 2 2017-2021 |
Succeeded by Julie Spilsbury |
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