John Little (Arizona)

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John Little

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Other

University of Minnesota, 1975

Personal

Birthplace

Minneapolis, Minn.

Profession

City manager

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John Little ran for election for an at-large seat of the Scottsdale City Council in Arizona. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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

Biography

Little was born on February 13, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1975. His professional experience includes working as a city manager and as a partner in a consulting firm.

Elections

2020

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

General election

General election for Scottsdale City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Scottsdale City Council At-large on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betty Janik (Nonpartisan)	18.8	59,753
✔		Tammy Caputi (Nonpartisan)	18.5	58,561
✔	Submit photo	Tom Durham (Nonpartisan)	18.3	58,194
		John Little (Nonpartisan)	17.4	55,299
		Guy Phillips (Nonpartisan)	14.5	46,145
	Submit photo	Becca Linnig (Nonpartisan)	12.1	38,438
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	767

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 317,157
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Scottsdale City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Scottsdale City Council At-large on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betty Janik (Nonpartisan)	16.6	30,753
✔		Tammy Caputi (Nonpartisan)	16.1	29,687
✔		John Little (Nonpartisan)	13.9	25,742
✔	Submit photo	Tom Durham (Nonpartisan)	13.6	25,140
✔		Guy Phillips (Nonpartisan)	9.0	16,559
✔	Submit photo	Becca Linnig (Nonpartisan)	8.5	15,770
		Bill Crawford (Nonpartisan)	8.2	15,165
	Submit photo	Michael Auerbach (Nonpartisan)	7.2	13,370
	Submit photo	Kevin Maxwell (Nonpartisan)	6.8	12,494
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	230

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 184,910
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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John Little completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Little'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.

John Little is a native of Minneapolis, Mn. Attended Washburn High School and the University of Minnesota. John began his professional career working as as a transit analyst for the Metropolitan Transit Commission. In 1985 he moved with his family to Scottsdale, AZ and began work as an organizational development analyst. He was subsequently promoted nine times and completed his career at the city in the top job of City Manager

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?

• Rebuild trust in Government
• Protect the environment
• Rebuild our economy after we defeat COVID 19

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education Excellence

Smart Growth

Equal Opportunity for all citizens

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

It's where the rubber meets the road. Government's most intimate relationship with citizens occurs at the local level.

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

John Kennedy....I've read the book "Profiles in Courage 5 or more times. I admire the public officials who have had to sacrifice to stand on principle.

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

Eleven Angry Men

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

Honesty, integrity but most importantly, courage

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

I am unafraid to stand on principle and yet I am willing to compromise to find win/win solutions

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

Taking care of the money entrusted to government by the taxpayers. Ensuring all voices are heard and acting ethically

What legacy would you like to leave?

That he was the one who served all people. The rich and powerful and the downtrodden and destitute

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

Kennedy Assassination 13 years old

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

Tour Guide at the Minneapolis Star and Tribune 2 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

Mutiny on the Bounty.......We named our son Fletcher after the brash young Lieutenant on the HMS Bounty Fletcher Christian. Defiant, Courageous, Unrepentant. Fierce enough to risk everything for something he believed in

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

Benjamin Braddock

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

"Not a Second Time" by the Beatles

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

Impatience with the pace of change

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

We have it within our individual power to help restore trust in in our government institutions. That is indeed a magical superpower.

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

Yes

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

Listening and understanding group dynamics and consensus building

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