David is a retired police officer and teacher. He previously worked as a security-safety director for a major casino and as a Clark County Coroner Investigator for the Medical Examiner's Office in Nevada. 

David Shapera currently serves as an El Mirage City Council member. He was first elected in 2008. 


As of June 20, 2024, David Shapera’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As a city council member, voted to pass various infrastructure improvement projects.

- As a city council member, voted to pass various infrastructure improvement projects.

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As a city council member, voted to accept the budget and lower taxes.

- As a city council member, voted to accept the budget and lower taxes.

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David Shapera

David Shapera is a retired police officer and teacher. He previously worked as a security-safety director for a major casino and as a Clark County Coroner Investigator for the Medical Examiner's Office in Nevada. 

David Shapera currently serves as a City Council Member in El Mirage. He was first elected in 2008. 


- As Council Member, voted to pass various infrastructure improvement projects.

- As a Council Member voted to accept the budget and lower taxes.

David Shapera is a retired police officer originally from Connecticut who moved to Mesquite, Nevada in 1994, and later to El Mirage, Arizona in 2002. He has three adult children who live in Arizona and an adult daughter in Oregon, and he is a grandfather to nine grandchildren. David's wife is a retired teacher who returned to teach Special Education at Dysart Middle School. There is no information provided about where he attended school or what church he attends.

David Shapera is an honorably retired police officer from Connecticut who later worked as a security-safety director for a major casino and as a Clark County Coroner Investigator for the Medical Examiner's Office in Nevada. He embarked on a teaching career with the Clark County School District in Nevada, teaching high school and middle school. After moving to El Mirage, Arizona, he continued teaching, taking positions in the Dysart Unified School District, including teaching sixth grade and middle school, until his retirement in 2018.

David Shapera was elected to the El Mirage City Council in 2008 and has been re-elected multiple times, continuing to hold this position. He has introduced and helped pass various agenda items that have been implemented to benefit the city. During his tenure, he has contributed to improvements in the police, fire, and public works departments, as well as recreation services.

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The candidate's website says, "Jones also serves his community by being on the Cactus Park Homeowners Association and has also served as President since 2010. As President, he collaborated with other HOA’s and El Mirage City leaders on community affairs."

The candidate's website says, "Mr. Jones acquired a charter and introduced the first coed Cub Scout pack in Arizona, while serving as Cub Master. He has also served as a member of the Dysart Community Center’s board of directors."

The candidate's website says, "Roy was also selected to serve as El Mirage's Mayor for a short time. He has had the pleasure to sit on the El Mirage City Council for 22 years. Roy currently serves as the City's representative for the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) of Maricopa County Human Services Division. The Community Development Advisory Committee has brought in millions of federal dollars for City improvements."

The candidate's website says, "El Mirage Purchases Property to Enhance Recreation Opportunities - PR 041024 (PDF)"

The candidate's website says, "El Mirage Purchases Property to Enhance Recreation Opportunities - PR 041024 (PDF) (pdf)"

Believes in using federal and state grants for road improvements and maintaining infrastructure. As a council member, implemented a Road Maintainability Plan to keep roadways in good condition.

The candidate's website says, "El Mirage Police Employees Association (EMPEA) is unwavering in its commitment to protecting the families, businesses, and visitors of our great city. For 24 years, EMPEA has put all of its efforts into keeping our neighbors safe and being your public safety advocate."

The candidate's website says, "Our organization supports candidates who support public safety, and the candidates below know what it takes to protect our great city. We proudly endorse Robert Jones, David Shapera, and Roy Delgado in their re-election bids for El Mirage City Council. On July 30, 2024, vote for public safety. Vote for Jones, Shapera, and Delgado"

Supports public safety by advocating for increased staffing and equipment for police and other safety entities.

The candidate's website says, "Later in his career he followed his heart and entered the world of education, spending years as a elementary school teacher till he retired in 2005. Since that time, Jones has focused his time and energy in the El Mirage community."

Believes in advocating for children's education and improving K-12 school policies. As a Councilmember, worked to add Riverview Elementary School to the Dysart Unified School District.

As of June 20, 2024, Jacquelyn Parsons did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Jacquelyn has three children and four grandchildren. She is the treasurer of the Little League, and volunteers at her local church.

Jacquelyn has worked for 25 years in the banking sector.

Jacquelyn Parsons' campaign for El Mirage City Council is her first run for public office.

Opposes pay raises for top public officials.

Wants to advocate for equitable tax distributions.

- Opposes pay raises for top public officials.
- Wants to advocate for equitable tax distributions.

Supports the implementation of impact fees, which are charged to bigger businesses for use towards new development, construction, and offsite capital improvements like new public safety facilities and road improvements, in place of higher taxes.

- Supports the implementation of impact fees, which are charged to bigger businesses for use towards new development, construction, and offsite capital improvements like new public safety facilities and road improvements, in place of higher taxes.

As of June 20, 2024, Jacquelyn Parsons did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to support and enhance public safety measures.

- Wants to support and enhance public safety measures.

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Said, "It's about time we start allowing the development of hydrogen powered vehicles."

- Said, "It's about time we start allowing the development of hydrogen powered vehicles."

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James has an associate's degree in business and human resources. He and his wife have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

James currently works as the president and owner of International Minute Press. He served in the US Air Force from 1976 to 2012.

James McPhetres previously served as an El Mirage City Council member. He served 1 term from 2010 to 2014. He previously ran for El Mirage Mayor in 2014, but did not win.

As of June 20, 2024, James McPhetres did not have a website or any information online.

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James McPhetres

James McPhetres previously served as an El Mirage City Council member. He served one term from 2010 to 2014. He previously ran for El Mirage Mayor in 2014, but did not win.

As of June 20, 2024, James McPhetres did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

James has an associate's degree in business and human resources. He and his wife have two sons and four grandchildren.

James McPhetres previously served as City Council Member in City of El Mirage. He served one term from 2010 to 2014. He previously ran for Mayor in City of El Mirage in 2014, but did not win.

As of June 20, 2024, Robert Jones did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Robert lives in El Mirage with his wife Cathy and together they have 6 children and 9 grandchildren.

Robert has worked as an elementary school teacher and as a small business entrepreneur. He also worked in retail management, sales and distribution, and customer service.

Robert Jones currently serves as a City Council Member in the City of El Mirage. Details about when he was first elected are unknown.

Acquired a charter and started the first coed Cub Scout pack in Arizona.

- Acquired a charter and started the first coed Cub Scout pack in Arizona.

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As President of the Cactus Park Homeowners Association, he collaborates with the Association and city leaders on community affairs.

- As President of the Cactus Park Homeowners Association, he collaborates with the Association and city leaders on community affairs.

As of June 20, 2024, Robert Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in understanding mental health crises.

- Advocates for children.
- Believes in understanding mental health crises.

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As of June 20, 2024, Roy Delgado did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Roy is originally from New Mexico. He is married to his wife, Suzie, with whom he has two sons and four grandchildren.

Roy served in the U.S. Army for 21 years. He also worked in politics specifically looking to improve the treatment of farm workers.  

Roy Delgado is currently an El Mirage City Council member. He has served in this capacity for the past 23 years. For some time, he was El Mirage's mayor.

As of June 20, 2024, Roy Delgado did not have a website or any information online.

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As of June 20, 2024, Ryan Eldridge did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Ryan received an associate's degree in fire sciences & emergency medical technician services from Pima Community College. He lives in El Mirage with his family.

Ryan works as an operations manager for VSS Security Services. He previously worked as a small business owner.

Ryan Eldridge previously ran for state senator of District 29 in 2022, but he did not win.

Plans to implement fiscal responsibility.

Wants to improve transparency between residents and the city council through streaming council meetings.

- Plans to implement fiscal responsibility.
- Advocates taxation of new businesses.
- Wants to improve transparency between residents and the city council through streaming council meetings.

As of June 20, 2024, Ryan Eldridge did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to improve quality of life for residents.

- Wants to improve quality of life for residents.

Ryan Eldridge

Ryan received an associate's degree in Fire Sciences/EMT from Pima Community College. He lives in El Mirage with his family.

As of June 25, 2024, Ryan Eldridge did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 20, 2024, Scottie Gentry did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Scottie is from El Mirage and attended Dysart High School. She earned her degree in administrative justice system from Estrella Mountain Community College. She has 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

Scottie previously worked at Tricare Insurance Company.

Scottie Gentry's campaign for El Mirage City Council member is her first run for public office.

Advocates for a community pool, parks, and recreation programs.

Helped keep Bill Gentry Park as a baseball field.

- Advocates for a community pool, parks, and recreation programs.
- Helped keep Bill Gentry Park as a baseball field.

As of June 20, 2024, Scottie Gentry did not have a website or any information online.

Believes pay raises to top officials should be spent to provide adequate staffing and equipement for the police and fire department.

- Believes pay raises to top officials should be spent to provide adequate staffing and equipement for the police and fire department.

Scottie Gentry

Scottie is from El Mirage and attended Dysart High School. She earned her degree in administrative justice system from Estrella Mountain Community College. She has four children and five grandchildren.

Scottie is from El Mirage and attended Dysart High School. She earned her degree in administrative justice system from Estrella Mountain Community College. She has four children and five grandchildren

Scottie previously worked at Tricare insurance company.

Scottie Gentry's campaign for City Council Member in City of El Mirage is her first run for public office.

- City council members work together with the rest of the city officials to set and implement city policies and priorities. 
- The City Council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor and the city manager to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Arizona are elected to four-year terms in staggered years. Elections are nonpartisan.

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