Tim Meyer (Arizona)

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Tim Meyer

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Last election

July 30, 2024

Education

High school

St. Louis Park High

Associate

Normandale Community College, 1983

Bachelor's

University of Phoenix, 1987

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Birthplace

St. Paul, Minn.

Religion

Non-Denominational

Profession

Retired

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Tim Meyer ran for election to the Mesa City Council to represent District 1 in Arizona. He lost in the primary on July 30, 2024.

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

Biography

Tim Meyer was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He earned a high school diploma from the St. Louis Park High, an associate degree from Normandale Community College in 1983, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 1987. As of 2024, Meyer was retired but previously worked for the City of Mesa as Assistant Business Services Department Director. He also owned and operated a Dairy Queen in Mesa and has experience in personal and retail management. Meyer has served as a board member for College Bound AZ.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Mesa, Arizona (2024)

General election

General election for Mesa City Council District 1

Rich Adams defeated Ron Williams in the general election for Mesa City Council District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich Adams (Nonpartisan)	51.3	12,971
		Ron Williams (Nonpartisan)	48.3	12,211
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	122

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,304
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Mesa City Council District 1

Rich Adams and Ron Williams defeated Tim Meyer and Zachary Hichez in the primary for Mesa City Council District 1 on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich Adams (Nonpartisan)	33.4	3,795
✔		Ron Williams (Nonpartisan)	29.6	3,370
		Tim Meyer (Nonpartisan)	26.3	2,994
		Zachary Hichez (Nonpartisan)	10.4	1,182
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	27

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,368
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Meyer in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Tim Meyer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Meyer'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.

Born and raised in MN.

Moved to Mesa in 1989 Retail manager for major retailers for 18 years, Store Manager for 10 of the 18 years. Owned and operated a Dairy Queen for 2 years in Mesa. Retired from the City of Mesa after 26+ years, as the Assistant Business Services Department Director. Oversaw 6 divisions with 65+ staff/supervisors reporting to me. We assisted Mesa residents and businesses with utility turn on/turn off’s, credit needs, billing inquiries, all City mail in payments, 30 person call center, all City licensing, and licensing enforcement. Extensive experience working with Citizens and Business Owners with their utility services, billing concerns, utility rates and cost analysis, licensing needs, and navigating City departments to find solutions to resident concerns/inquiries. Worked with virtually all levels of staff within City departments, Department Directors, City Council Members, Mayors, and Upper City Management. Well versed in City Code, wrote City Code, interpreted City Code, worked closely with Police and Fire/Medical as well as the City Attorney’s Office on various projects and community concerns.

What sets me aside from the other candidates? I will hit the ground running. I know where to look for opportunities to REALLOCATE and REDUCE. I know what questions to ask and who to ask to get the results we want to achieve. We will REDUCE expenses. I am running for office to be YOUR voice and VOTE your wishes, not mine. LISTEN. EVALUATE. ACT.

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?

• Work with the Police and Fire/Medical departments to ensure they have the resources needed to provide the services we all depend on, with emphasis on hiring more patrol officers and firefighters/medical personnel. SCRUTINIZE spending and REALLOCATE existing funds to greatly reduce the need for utility transfers to the General Fund. REDUCE utility bills!!!
• LISTEN to my constituents, promote conversation and feedback by creating an interactive website that lists current projects the Council is working on, project costs, impact on each mesa citizen if the project is paid for bonds, etc. LISTEN and make myself available to meet with residents, engage in current events, LISTEN to YOUR priorities, concerns, and possible solutions. VOTE YOUR wishes, not mine.
• Work with our non-profits, neighboring cities, my fellow Councilmembers and Mayor to increase our efforts to tackle the homeless issue. Find better solutions through non-profits and community groups to get the homeless out of their situation and back to work and living in their own residence.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal Responsibility.

SCRUTINIZE. REALLOCATE. REDUCE.
I will take a good look at the City budget and look for ways to better utilize the funds we have. There are line items that can be reduced and other areas that need more funding/resources. There are areas that we can be more assertive to collect the funds the City is owed.

Transparency.
I will work diligently to ensure my constituents know what I am working on as well as the priorities the Council is working on. I will be available through my website, email, phone and attending more neighborhood activities,

Technology and Innovation.

This is one area I know we can greatly improve in if we fund it properly. Investing in more automation will yield long term benefits.

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

First and foremost, be the VOICE of your constituents. VOTE the way YOUR constituents want you to vote.

Be honest. Do the right thing. If you make a mistake, take ownership and fix it.

Be available. Be clear how your constituents can reach you. Answer their questions or concerns quickly and thoroughly.

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

The ability to LISTEN. The ability to solicit input and have a healthy discussion with those who agree with me and those who differ. I LOVE to engage in conversation and LEARN. I am very straightforward and speak my mind. I like others to do the same. No beating around the bush. HONESTY. Do the RIGHT thing. Vote the way the majority of your constituents want you to vote, not what serves me best. Excellent government EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE of how the City runs. Good BUDGET EXPERIENCE and ability to read and understand budgets. Ability to COMPROMISE and work through issues without giving up on your values and beliefs. I have a history of working with others and getting results that work for all parties. COMMON SENSE. I have a good solid foundation and a lot of experience to draw upon. FOLLOW THROUGH. Have the courtesy to respond in a timely and thorough manner. I like to respond as quickly as possible once I have the information I need to be thorough and provide a complete answer. If it is taking longer than expected, provide a status and an estimated time to complete my response.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I did what I said I would do. I made a difference. I left things better than I found them.

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

My first steady job was working for the retailer Target. I started out part time in the shoe department, progressed to full time while still in high school, then to cashier, front lanes supervisor, warehouse manager, department manager, store merchandise manager, then ended my career with Target as an operations manager. I worked for Target for 13 years.

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

I think it is a huge benefit to have previous government experience. Knowing how your local government operates, who to contact when you have an issue to resolve or a question you need answered. I have over 26 years government management experience. I have worked with all of the current Councilmembers, Mayor, upper City management, and virtually every department and department director in the City. I know who to ask and where to look when I need something done or have an issue to resolve.

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

Having the skill and patience to LISTEN. That should be one of the most important things we do as councilmembers. LISTEN. EVALUATE. ACT. Vote the way the majority of our constituents want you to vote.
Knowing how the City runs is certainly a HUGE benefit as well. Having worked with the key players like all of the current and many of the past Councilmembers, Mayors, upper City management, City staff and all of the Department Directors will enable me to get more done in a much shorter period of time. Knowing what questions to ask and who to ask is invaluable. Having a financial background and feeling comfortable reading and understanding budgets is very important. SCRUTINIZE. REALLOCATE. REDUCE.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The most important ones....the CONSTITUENTS I will represent when elected. Other organizations would certainly be welcome, but none would be as important as the constituents I will represent.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I am a HUGE believer in transparency and government accountability. I think it is just ridiculous and unacceptable how hard it is at times to stay informed and know what OUR government officials are working on, what their stand is on issues and legislation that is coming before them, what their stand is on spending and what if anything they are doing about cutting costs and reducing our taxes. I will make myself available and answer any questions I can when a constituent contacts me. I will keep my website up to date with what I am working on and what I am doing to increase revenues and decrease costs.

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