Seth Graham

Seth Graham

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Seth Graham was a candidate for an at-large seat on the City Council of Chandler in Arizona. He was defeated in the primary election on August 30, 2016.

Campaign themes

2016

Graham's campaign website listed the following themes for 2016:

“	Respect for Chandler’s Past while Supporting Future Innovation & Growth Chandler is a city with a trailblazing history in the Valley of the Sun. As the Vice-Chairman of the Chandler Museum advisory board. I understand the importance of respecting our history. ChandlerPedia is an online resource to learn about Chandler history! The dedicated Chandler Museum staff collects your photos, items, and stories of significance for ChandlerPedia. What makes Chandler great is you. From the past, to today, and into the future. I have the foresight to lead Chandler into that future. As a city council member, I will guard and honor the rich history of our city while leading our city into the future by unleashing creative business, encouraging innovative people, and getting government out of the way of entrepreneurs. Servant Leadership Those who lead should be exceptional in serving. Before and while in office, I have devoted my life to serving all people. From the janitor to the CEO. I have served Chandler citizens in numerous ways: Vice Chairman of the Chandler Museum Advisory Board (Former Chairman) Member of Chandler Kiwanis Club Young Professionals. Member of the Chandler Men of Action. Member of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. Associated with the Chandler Coalitions on Youth Substance Abuse-helped with Chandler's social host ordinance. Bringing Linking Sports and Communities AZ Youth Sports Day to ICAN in Chandler. Family Values The family and individual growth, is the bedrock of society. Family values build safe and strong communities. This is why one of my role in government will be to protect the right of parents to pass on cultural diversity traditions, religious values, and have personal choice. Smaller Government Smaller government equals more freedom for Chandler residents. Excessive government raises taxes, burdens businesses and reduces the freedoms of society. Government does not have the right to decide everything. Government has three primary duties—keeping the peace and health(Fire/Police) maintaining the parks, roads and natural resources and implementing capital projects and policies that move us into the future. When government goes beyond these duties, it creates problems rather than solutions. Responsible Spending Government must not spend more than is required for its primary duties. Irresponsible spending leads to increased taxes and burdening businesses with heavy fees. Responsible spending allows government to reduce taxes, unleash businesses and promote prosperity. Business Friendly Government is most friendly to business when it allows hard working citizens to keep the rewards of their labor, reduces barriers, fights crime, and protects property. Less Restrictions America is great because it is freedoms. That is why I believe in less government restrictions. As your city council member, I will protect property rights, fight to reduce taxes where possible, decrease business impact fees and increase public access to parks and public places. Less Taxes Although government cannot operate without taxes, excessive taxes discourage spending, business investment and buying. Balanced taxation promotes job growth, increases prosperity, encourages spending, promotes population growth and actually improves city revenue due to increased spending.	”
—Seth Graham (2016),

Elections

2016

The city of Chandler, Arizona, held a primary election for three of six seats on the city council on August 30, 2016. Incumbent Nora Ellen and challenger Sam Huang won seats outright in the primary election because they received votes on a majority of ballots. Mark Stewart defeated Matt Eberle in a general election for the third seat on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 1, 2016. The following candidates ran in the Chandler City Council nonpartisan at-large primary election.

Chandler City Council, At-large Primary Election, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Nora Ellen Incumbent	23.67%	17,807
Sam Huang	17.38%	13,080
Matt Eberle	14.10%	10,608
Mark Stewart	12.49%	9,400
Gregg Pekau	11.64%	8,754
Seth Graham	8.24%	6,198
Aaron Harris Sr.	7.02%	5,280
John Repar	5.23%	3,936
Write-in votes	0.23%	175
Total Votes		75,238
Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "Election Results," accessed August 30, 2016

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See also

• Chandler, Arizona
• Municipal elections in Chandler, Arizona (2016)
• United States municipal elections, 2016

External links

• Chandler, Arizona, "Candidate Official List," accessed June 10, 2016
• Campaign website