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Mason Gates
NONPARTISAN
Mason Gates is running for Scottsdale City Council Member.
Personal background
Mason currently lives and Scottsdale, AZ and briefly lived in Tempe, AZ before that. He graduated from Stanley High School in Missouri. He has previously served as the Director of Development and Public Relations for the Forty Loves Organization, and was named president of the Young Entrepreneurs Society of Kansas City.
Professional background
Mason currently work as an commercial investment sales agent at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. He also works as a marketing director and production specialist for Rodeo Hospitality. Mason has owned and operated several small businesses since his teenage years..
Political background
Mason Gates' campaign for Scottsdale City Council is his first run for public office.
Public Services
Believes treating people with respect, kindness, and care fosters real community, and plans to understand and address the concerns of Scottsdale's citizens by learning about the city's history and engaging with the public.
Believes community outreach can address local issues and foster resident input, and supports prioritizing resident input over out-of-state developers and zoning attorneys to help the community thrive.
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Housing & Urban Development
Believes Scottsdale City Council should enforce zoning regulations to preserve the city's historic character and prioritize sustainable growth over short-term economic benefits.
Believes rising housing prices and short-term rentals disrupt residential neighborhoods, impacting quality of life and community.
Believes new homeless shelters must enforce sobriety and provide job training to avoid issues like drug abuse and violence, and supports pairing treatment with housing to ensure stability and progress for residents.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Believes prioritizing alternative transportation modes, like bike lanes, exacerbates congestion for motorists, saying, "Projects aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions" have reduced available traffic lanes, worsening congestion.
Believes promoting alternative transportation like biking is commendable but stresses balancing these initiatives with the needs of motorists to avoid increased congestion and frustration.
Believes addressing traffic congestion requires a collaborative approach, including comprehensive traffic studies and infrastructure improvements.
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Public Safety
Believes rapid population growth in Scottsdale will increase crime and strain on public services, noting the police department is already 20% short-staffed.
The candidate's website says, "As a veteran, Hamadeh has a rich history of protecting Arizonans overseas by vetting terrorist threats and defending them at home by prosecuting criminals, upholding victims’ rights, and seeking justice. He believes that for too long, the government has enriched the few at the expense of the many and is determined to hold it accountable."
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Education
As of June 20, 2024, Mason Gates’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Economy
Supports lowering barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs through tax relief, deregulation, and creating a business-friendly economic climate.
Supports limiting government oversight, offering tax credits, and awarding grants to grow the economy and support the private sector.
Believes in incentivizing small business creation and promoting free enterprise to sustainably grow Scottsdale's economy.
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