Lynne King Smith

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Lynne King Smith

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August 4, 2020

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Lynne King Smith ran for election for Mayor of Gilbert in Arizona. She lost in the primary on August 4, 2020.

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

Biography

Lynne King Smith’s career experience includes working as a general manager at ETix, the founder and CEO of TicketForce, and the founder of Thrive Coworking for Women. It also includes working as a principal and as the founder and partner of Illegal Modern Cocktail Kitchen.

King Smith has served as a member of the Mayor’s Business Advisory Council and as a member of the Gilbert Arts, Tourism, & Culture Board. She has also held several positions with the League of Historic American Theatres, the International Association of Ticketing Professionals, the International Association of Venue Managers, and Vistage.

Elections

2020

See also: Mayoral election in Gilbert, Arizona (2020)

General election

General election for Mayor of Gilbert

Brigette Peterson defeated Matt Nielsen in the general election for Mayor of Gilbert on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brigette Peterson (Nonpartisan)	56.6	70,426
	Submit photo	Matt Nielsen (Nonpartisan)	42.7	53,121
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	973

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 124,520
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Gilbert

Matt Nielsen and Brigette Peterson defeated Lynne King Smith and Joshua Lipscomb in the primary for Mayor of Gilbert on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Matt Nielsen (Nonpartisan)	34.7	18,757
✔		Brigette Peterson (Nonpartisan)	34.4	18,591
		Lynne King Smith (Nonpartisan)	30.7	16,579
	Submit photo	Joshua Lipscomb (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.0	11
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	111

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,049
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gary Livacari (Nonpartisan)

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2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lynne King Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by King Smith'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 Lynne King Smith and I am running to be the next Gilbert Mayor. I am a business owner and executive, who built my first business right here in Gilbert - in our garage. I steered that business through the last recession, making difficult budget cuts and without losing a single employee. That company, TicketForce, is a true homegrown success story here in Gilbert, and I have since started three other companies since then. I serve on a number of national boards and organizations, including Vistage CEO, the leading CEO network, as well as locally on the Mayors Business Advisory Council. I was also a member of the former Gilbert Arts, Tourism & Culture commission, a group I look forward to bringing back when I am mayor. My leadership and business experience, combined with my love for my community, drive me to give back and lead Gilbert. I am ready to get to work for Gilbert. I look forward to having the honor of your vote on August 4th.

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?

• Integrity - my business background has given me the experience to lead with conviction, working together for the greater good.
• Values - as a wife and mother of three, it is important to me that all families feel connected to our community.
• Compassion - I care about Gilbert, and want our community to be known for its kindness, where everyone is welcome.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a small business owner and entrepreneur, I am committed to enhancing how our town supports small businesses and start ups. The recent crisis has shown how important it is to be a close knit business community, and to support local businesses. The demand for aid and relief is real, but our businesses struggle to find the resources and navigate complicated forms, while trying to keep their business afloat. I will create a small business assistance center where people who are looking to start their own company, and those who already have their own business, can go for resources and assistance on everything from understanding the tax system in Arizona to connecting with local banks for startup loans and federal economic relief.

I also want to increase the transparency from the town council and mayor, and start going out into the community (even virtually!) to take the issues to the people. Gilbert is a community of more than a quarter million people - and growing - and we cannot expect every resident to tune into the live stream of Council meetings or attend in person. Gilbert is a strong community, with great neighborhoods, and we can do better at hearing from the residents what issues matter the most to them, and clearly communicating the work of the Council.

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

The most important characteristic for an elected official is being able to set aside their own personal ideologies in order to do what is in the best interest of the greater good of their community.

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

The Watergate hearings in 1974. I was 10 that summer and watched the hearings. President Nixon resigned on my birthday!

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

The mayor's role in their community is to serve the residents and businesses within their community to the best of their ability and ensure everyone feels they are represented.

Mayors have many responsibilities, which vary from city to city. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your city?

The mayor of Gilbert is a champion for our community, and that means having the ability to advocate on its behalf with great pride, while working to constantly innovate and improve how we are serving our residents and businesses.

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