Randi Dorman
Randi Dorman (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mayor of Tucson in Arizona. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 27, 2019.
Dorman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2019
See also: Mayoral election in Tucson, Arizona (2019)
General election
General election for Mayor of Tucson
Regina Romero defeated Edward Ackerley and Mike Cease in the general election for Mayor of Tucson on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Regina Romero (D) | 55.9 | 55,654 |
 | Edward Ackerley (Independent)  | 39.4 | 39,233 | |
 | Mike Cease (G) | 4.0 | 3,953 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 728 | ||
| Total votes: 99,568 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mayor of Tucson
Regina Romero defeated Steve Farley and Randi Dorman in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Tucson on August 27, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Regina Romero | 50.2 | 24,592 |
 | Steve Farley | 37.1 | 18,175 | |
 | Randi Dorman | 12.5 | 6,109 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 137 | ||
| Total votes: 49,013 | |||
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Green primary election
Green primary for Mayor of Tucson
Mike Cease advanced from the Green primary for Mayor of Tucson on August 27, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Cease | 59.5 | 91 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 40.5 | 62 | ||
| Total votes: 153 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Randi Dorman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dorman's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1) Economic Development - creating more and better paying jobs 2) Smart Growth - planning for the growth that is occurring while protecting our character, culture and neighborhoods 3) Sustainability and protecting our environment
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am passionate about growing and diversifying the Tucson economy and creating more and better paying jobs. Tucson has so much potential but we are a low wage town, have a 24% poverty rate and almost flat job growth. We have the ability to change that with a candidate who has both business and community leadership as a background. I have a vision of Tucson as a thriving 21st century city where we create opportunity for ourselves, our kids and ultimately their kids. It will take a specific focus on supporting local businesses and the startup community, bringing in appropriate new businesses, creating ecosystems of business sectors, and acting like a region to create the economic change we need and deserve.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Maya Angelou. Her books transformed how I think about overcoming obstacles and thriving against all odds.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity, innovation, and a true interest in the well being of the people in her community.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am a natural leader, intelligent, innovative, thoughtful, caring, collaborative and visionary.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Someone elected to office is responsible for taking care of the community's existing needs and planning for future needs so that their community can thrive.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to be remembered as the Mayor who turned Tucson into a thriving 21st century city. To me that would mean a vibrant economy; smart growth planning that balanced density in the core and along corridors and smart city technology with maintaining culture and character; and long term sustainability through protecting our environment, employing green technologies and building strategies and investing in public transportation and infrastructure
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
My parents filmed me in front of the TV during the lunar landing of 1969 when I was two years old. I'm not sure if I remember it specifically or if the movie has created that memory for me.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Golf Caddy. My friend Rita and I were the first female golf caddies at the golf course. We worked there during the summer in high school.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it is about family and friends, and being grateful for what we have.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is my favorite book. It was transformative because when I read it I was already in awe of the talent and wisdom of Maya Angelou, but was not aware of all she had overcome.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
I would want to be a combination of Wonder Woman and Elastigirl.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
I live in an old ice factory that my husband and I with partners developed into the Ice House Lofts, Arizona's first residential loft conversion. Our loft has the original wood ceilings, hot riveted steel trusses, and concrete and brick walls from the 1920's all paired with modern materials. The juxtaposition of the old and new materials and textures is beautiful.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Sucker by the Jonas Brothers
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
People have always thought of me as a leader and perceive me to have endless confidence. But I am my harshest critic and put an inordinate amount of pressure on myself to always do better
A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?
The mayor in Tucson has just one vote with the council, but her power is to set vision, connect and collaborate to create a plan, and make that vision happen. That is what I plan to do as mayor.
Mayors have many responsibilities, which vary from city to city. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your city?
As Mayor of Tucson I will set vision, create a plan and make that vision happen. I will be the defacto chief marketer of the city and the spokesperson for the city to the rest of the world.
If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office?
The Mayor's top priorities should be to set the vision, be the one to convene the right people to solve our problems, and be the chief spokesperson and marketer for the city.
What do you love most about your city?
I love Tucson's incredible people, rich culture and natural beauty. Tucson is truly unique.
What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade?
Our greatest challenges are growing our economy so we can reduce our poverty levels and afford the quality of life Tucsonans deserve, planning for the growth that is happening while protecting our character and culture, and protecting our environment. We also need much more support of our education system, but the the Mayor does not have direct impact over that.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the state government?
Our state government has far too much power over city governments. We must change the make-up of the legislature and the governor's office and get them out of our business.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the federal government?
The federal government should refrain from being antagonistic to city government.
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See also
2019 Elections
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