Kimberly Kay Fisher

Kimberly Kay Fisher is an at-large member of the Deer Valley Unified School District in Arizona. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Fisher ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Deer Valley Unified School District in Arizona. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Kimberly Kay Fisher was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She earned a bachelor's degree from DeVry University in 2012 and a graduate degree from the DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management in 2014. Her career experience includes working as a CFO.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kimberly Kay Fisher (Nonpartisan)	16.4	45,329
✔		Karen Pack (Nonpartisan)	15.6	42,963
✔	Submit photo	Steve Bottfeld (Nonpartisan)	14.5	40,030
		Tiffany Hawkins (Nonpartisan)	14.3	39,498
		Julie Stockwell (Nonpartisan)	14.2	39,211
		Ann Ordway (Nonpartisan)	11.2	30,937
		Melody Holehan‐Kopas (Nonpartisan)	7.2	19,956
		Terri Roberts (Nonpartisan)	6.3	17,328
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	789

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 276,041
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Fisher in this election.

2020

Deer Valley Unified District Governing Board

General election

General election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large (3 seats)

Jennie Paperman, Kimberly Kay Fisher, and incumbent Ann Ordway defeated Melody Holehan‐Kopas and Ogechukwu Mbah in the general election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennie Paperman (Nonpartisan)	27.0	62,477
✔		Kimberly Kay Fisher (Nonpartisan)	25.4	58,743
✔		Ann Ordway (Nonpartisan)	24.3	56,164
		Melody Holehan‐Kopas (Nonpartisan)	22.4	51,827
	Submit photo	Ogechukwu Mbah (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.2	446
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	1,573

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 231,230
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Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct

General election

General election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct

Deborah Begay defeated Michael Irish in the general election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Deborah Begay (D)	54.0	24,395
	Michael Irish (R)	45.9	20,747
	Other/Write-in votes	0.1	66

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,208
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct

Deborah Begay defeated incumbent Andrew Hettinger in the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Deborah Begay	71.0	6,969
	Submit photo	Andrew Hettinger	29.0	2,841

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,810
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct

Michael Irish defeated Kimberly Kay Fisher and Josh Culling in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Irish	50.5	4,212
		Kimberly Kay Fisher	25.2	2,101
	Submit photo	Josh Culling	24.3	2,029

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,342
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2018

See also: Deer Valley Unified School District elections (2018)

General election

General election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Julie Read (Nonpartisan)	21.5	24,788
✔	Ann O'Brien (Nonpartisan)	21.3	24,519
	Kimberly Kay Fisher (Nonpartisan)	17.8	20,579
	Matt Dennis (Nonpartisan)	15.5	17,860
	Jennie Paperman (Nonpartisan)	13.7	15,792
	M. Deiana (Nonpartisan)	10.2	11,776

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 115,314
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2014

See also: Deer Valley Unified School District elections (2014)

Two at-large seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board were up for general election on November 4, 2014. No incumbents filed to run for re-election, but six newcomers vied for the two open seats. They were Ann O'Brien, Bob Stambach, Darcy Tweedy, John Allen, Kimberly Kay Fisher and Trilese Dileo. Nathania Vanderham also filed to run in the election, but later withdrew from the race.

Kimberly Kay Fisher and Ann O'Brien won the general election.^[2]

Results

**Deer Valley Unified School District, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Kimberly Kay Fisher	23.7%	16,004
	Nonpartisan	Ann O'Brien	20.4%	13,766
	Nonpartisan	Darcy Tweedy	18.4%	12,421
	Nonpartisan	John Allen	15.4%	10,390
	Nonpartisan	Bob Stambach	15.2%	10,236
	Nonpartisan	Trilese DiLeo	7%	4,701
Total Votes				67,518
Source: Maricopa County Recorder/Elections Office "2014 General Election Results," accessed December 20, 2014

Funding

Fisher reported no contributions or expenditures to the Maricopa County Recorder's office.^[3]

Endorsements

Fisher was endorsed by governing board member Michael Gregoire.^[4]

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Kimberly Kay Fisher completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fisher'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.

Kim is known for traditional values and the fortitude to stand for those values. She is currently serving in her second term as a Governing Board Member in the Deer Valley Unified School District. In her service, her votes have been consistent to what she says and she has been a advocate for the rights of the parents to influence their children's education. Kim believes in all forms of education at the discretion of the parents. There is no one system works for all when it comes to children. She is the mother of three+ and has used multiple types of education systems for her children. From the time when the Fisher family was in the US Army with their daughter in the DOD schools to now when they are still using an ESA to homeschool their son's final education, Kim has been very involved and has a lot of first hand knowledge of the various forms of education available in Arizona. In DVUSD we have families who attend our schools and still use other forms of education because it is what is best for their children. Kim knows it is important that we provide all the support we can for these families. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management(Human Resources), a Master of Accounting and Finance Management, and has a standard specialized teaching certificate for K-12 CTE Business/Marketing. Six of her thirty years in administration/management were school district related. She currently is employed as a Comptroller(CFO).

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?

Education is the foundation of a productive society. We must work together to ensure our kids get a solid foundation of knowledge. Reading, writing, math, science, etc…
Parents are the primary teacher in a child’s life. Schools must partner with the parents for success even if that means the children are served in different ways.
All kids deserve to be protected from agendas. Let the. Kids be kids and focus on the foundational basics needed in education.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

All areas are important but we need to have policies that ensure students have a safe positive learning environment. This means they should not be subjected to topics of adults. Let them be kids because they will have a lifetime to face the adult stuff.

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

Not really because there not just one book. My #1 is to seek wisdom in the Bible. I am a conservative Christian, but I have read many books and been through many professional trainings. Of the personality tests I have taken I think the DISC assessment is the best because it helps an individual assess themselves and gives them strategies to communicate with others who are different. One of my favorite books is ‘Successful Leaders Aren’t Bullies’. It starts a little slow but there is some real wisdom to be found in the book considering how volatile our society has become on all sides. I believe in God and the USA. That often gets me called a white nationalist. Well so be it then but I am also Hispanic with a daughter who is more Native American than anything else so….. labels just are that and they serve no purpose so get to know me then decide on your own not based on rumors or labels.

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

Honesty!!! There will be some who will agree with you and some who don’t but you cannot just change what you say or believe based on who you are talking to. When you are honest you don’t have to remember a story because you are Genuine.

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

Remember you serve the community in the district not the district in the community. Sometimes that means you have to face the challenges of accountability and oversight, but that is the job. GOVERNANCE!! Too often board members forget that and then the community has nobody to turn to. Every other state agency will refer the public back to the Governing Board so we have a duty to hear their concerns and when needed act.

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

My very first job was to pester my older siblings as the youngest of five. It is a job I still have technically but now it more of a joint venture :-)

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

Serving the community in the district. Providing Governance and oversight to the operations of the district and ensuring the public has a voice in how it is ran.

Who are your constituents?

Community, parents, kids, teachers, and staff.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

Face it we are a diverse nation so we don’t need to bring in diversity. Our job is to ensure everyone has the same Opportunities.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

There are many strategies we can and have used in the past. We just need a Board that is actually willing to do it.

What existing district policies would you like to change, or what new policies would you like to implement?

First we need to return to following the policies and laws that are already in place. Secondly there needs to be a sound policy regarding bullying. Then we can review the others.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The 4 republican legislative districts in our area, AZ Women of Action

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

Students learn differently. It is our job to support the parents to partner with us for the best outcomes possible.

How do you feel like your school district handled the coronavirus pandemic? What, if anything, would you do differently in the future?

Poorly. The Board abdicated their responsibility and it became a dictatorship without oversight. Our parents were exiled and many still have not returned. We have work to do to reunite the community.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

We need to revive our efforts to bring the community in. That means all community not just those who agree with administration. Return to having educational meetings and actually start listening to our parents and community.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The public has rights to full access to public information and that should be almost everything in a governmental entity. Nothing should be hidden.

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2020

Kimberly Kay Fisher did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

Fisher provided the following statements on her campaign page:

“	My goal is to rebuild the relationship between the Parents/Community and the District through responsible decision making and open communications. Children are our greatest asset. It is our responsibility to provide a solid education, in a safe environment, with highly qualified teaching professionals. All children should be afforded the opportunity to have a bright future.^[5]	”
—Kimberly Kay Fisher's campaign website (2014)^[4]

“	EDUCATION IMPROVEMENTS I SUPPORT: - Building the Parent/School Partnership - Transparency in District Activities - Smaller Class Sizes - Reduced Costs through Legal Compliance - Allocation of Resources to Students - Decreased Admin Spending - To Ensure Programs Provide Value Not Just Cost^[5]	”
—Kimberly Kay Fisher's campaign website (2014)^[4]

She also provided the following statement to the Maricopa County Education Service Agency:

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I have been a parent in the Deer Valley School District for the past 18 years. In that time I have seen many changes in our district and in Arizona. I believe that children are our future and a strong education system is needed to ensure a positive future. This requires solid partnerships between community and school. Partnerships are built from trust through responsible governance within the system. I have the skills to fully understand the various challenges faced by our district. I am the mother of three, the wife to one, an accountant, and am proud to be endorsed by the Deer Valley Education Association. In 2002, I took a sabbatical to establish a habilitation program for our special needs child and returned to the workforce in December of 2006. Since that time I have completed a Bachelors in Management with a Human Resource emphasis and a Masters in Accounting and Finance, both of which were completed with top honors.

In February of this year, I accepted a position as a Corporate Trust Accountant. My prior employment has been with governmental entities including two years with a school district. In those positions, I became well versed in Arizona Revised Statutes, school finance, procurement, public records/retention, and other regulations that directly apply to the running of a school district. This experience and my education provide the foundation to understand the business that is presented to the governing board and the skills to research any new issues that may arise.

I believe that one of the first priorities of the board is to ensure the funds received are being used in the most effective way possible for students. I am a proponent of reduced administrative spending to the greatest extent possible and will support both revenue generating and cost reduction partnerships. I feel accountability and sound fiscal practices are highly important to improve the education system. My life experience has provided the strength to stand up for what is right and the compassion to understand the personal nature of school operations. I believe our board needs members who are able to engage with all stakeholders in our district and I believe I am someone who can do this.^[6]^[5]

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—Fisher (2014)

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Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 29, 2024
↑ Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Filed Candidate Listing," August 6, 2014
↑ Maricopa County Recorder, "Campaign Finance Document Search," accessed September 21, 2014
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Kimberly Kay Fisher's campaign website, "Homepage," accessed September 21, 2014
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
↑ Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Governing Board Candidates, Deer Valley Unified District," accessed September 21, 2014

[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 29, 2024

[2] Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Filed Candidate Listing," August 6, 2014

[3] Maricopa County Recorder, "Campaign Finance Document Search," accessed September 21, 2014

[campweb-4] 4.0 ^4.1 ^4.2 Kimberly Kay Fisher's campaign website, "Homepage," accessed September 21, 2014

[quotedisclaimer-5] 5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

[6] Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "Governing Board Candidates, Deer Valley Unified District," accessed September 21, 2014

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Kimberly Kay Fisher

Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large (3 seats)

Endorsements

2020

Deer Valley Unified District Governing Board

General election

General election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large (3 seats)

Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct

General election

General election for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct

2018

General election

General election for Deer Valley Unified School District, At-large (2 seats)

2014

Results

Funding

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

2020

2014

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