BUCKEYE, AZ, Eric Orsborn

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Eric was born and raised in the West Valley. He holds a bachelor's degree in construction management from Arizona State University. He is married to his wife, Tina, with whom he has 2 children. 

Eric owns OCM LLC, a construction and maintenance company. He previously served as a project manager for DMB Associates and as a project engineer at Archer Western Construction.  

Eric Orsborn currently serves as the mayor of the City of Buckeye. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a member of the Buckeye City Council. He was elected to that position in 2010 and served for 2 full terms. He also served as the vice mayor of the City of Buckeye. 

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As mayor, Orsborn pledged to be financially responsible and keep property taxes low.

Supports "attracting jobs and economic development" through policies on labor, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation. Plans to enhance economic growth by focusing on these key areas.

Supports efforts to attract jobs and foster economic growth. 

- As mayor, Orsborn pledged to be financially responsible and keep property taxes low.
- Supports efforts to attract jobs and foster economic growth. 

Economy

Believes in enhancing quality of life by protecting open spaces and expanding parks. As Mayor, supported the opening of Skyline Regional Park, Sundance Park, and the White Tank Mountain Conservancy, making Buckeye a leader in open space preservation.

As mayor, Orsborn promised to support residents quality of life and safeguard Buckeye's open space. 

Supports providing reliable and affordable water services to residents. As a council member, worked with the Mayor to secure the water future and modernize the water department.

Believes the ability to consistently provide affordable water to residents is an important part of the city's long-term success. 

- As mayor, Orsborn promised to support residents quality of life and safeguard Buckeye's open space. 
- Believes the ability to consistently provide affordable water to residents is an important part of the city's long-term success. 

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in investing in public safety to maintain low response times and ensure Buckeye remains the "Safest city in Arizona."

Promises to invest in public safety to maintain low response times and ensure Buckeye remains the "Safest city in Arizona."

- Promises to invest in public safety to maintain low response times and ensure Buckeye remains the "Safest city in Arizona."

Public Safety

Believes education is essential for job attraction and workforce training. Supports both public and charter schools, highlighting Buckeye's schools as among the best in the region.

Believes education is essential for attracting jobs and future workforce training. 

- Believes education is essential for attracting jobs and future workforce training. 

Education

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Eric Orsborn

Eric Orsborn moved to Buckeye, Arizona 16 years ago, where he has since established roots and raised his family. His background is in construction and management. Specific details about where he attended school, what church he attends, or further information about his family are not provided in the text.

Eric Orsborn has served as the Mayor of Buckeye for the past four years. Prior to his mayoral role, he was a member of the Buckeye Council. His background includes experience in construction and management. Specific companies or organizations where he worked before his time in public office are not mentioned.

Eric Orsborn has served as the Mayor for four years and has run for re-election. He previously decided to run for the Buckeye Council during the great recession. Specific details on any appointments, committees, or additional times he has run for office are not provided in the information given.

Believes investing in infrastructure and supporting high-tech and manufacturing jobs are crucial for long-term economic growth. Plans to ensure ongoing economic development projects are completed.

Believes in balancing budgets and spending money wisely. As a city council member, brought finance, infrastructure, land development, and business experience to the role.

Believes streamlining development processes attracts high-tech and manufacturing jobs, making Buckeye a great place for business.

Believes his small business background and budget experience can help improve the local economy. As Mayor, worked with Mayor Meck to transform Buckeye from a "town" to a city by promoting a business-friendly environment.

Believes Buckeye can attract "new high wage jobs" and improve the quality of life. Plans to ensure continued economic growth and prosperity.

The candidate's website says, "Eric has utilized his business background and economic development experience to increase Buckeye’s presence in the region as a board member of both Greater Phoenix Economic Council and WESTMARC."

The candidate's website says, "Eric has also worked with Jones Ford and increased business and local retail investment along Watson, Verrado, and Roosevelt Roads"

Supports enhancing public services by improving safety and reducing flood risks, transforming El Rio into a recreational and ecological asset.

Believes Buckeye is a better place to live due to a commitment to quality of life and protecting open spaces. Said, "With the opening of Skyline Regional Park, Sundance Park, and the White Tank Mountain Conservancy, Buckeye has more open space than any other city in the valley."

The candidate's website says, "The City Council helped Buckeye transition from a small town to a world class city by stabilizing executive leadership and helping to recruit, maintain, and grow competent highly skilled staff to serve our residents."

Believes in providing stable, responsible fiscal stewardship and keeping property taxes low. As Mayor, committed to maintaining low property taxes.

As a Council Member, invested in infrastructure improvements at Buckeye Airport, including ramp pavement renovation, lighting, run-up areas, and water infrastructure. Supports growing the Buckeye Air Fair / Copperstate Fly-In and attracting businesses to the airport.

As Mayor, Eric Orsborn passed plans to manage growth, mitigate traffic congestion, and promote a walkable community. Supports comprehensive transportation and infrastructure planning to ensure livability.

Plans to reduce traffic congestion and ensure efficient flow of people, goods, and services through a comprehensive traffic master plan. Supports creating a livable, walkable community with a pedestrian and bicycle master plan.

Believes in increasing transit opportunities and community connectivity. As a board member for Valley Metro, worked to enhance public transit and infrastructure for over 10 years.

As Mayor, invested in infrastructure projects, economic catalyst programs, and streetscape improvements in Historic Buckeye.

Believes in balancing the budget while investing in transportation and infrastructure improvements. As a City Council member, supported significant investments in services and infrastructure to accommodate rapid city growth.

As Mayor, authorized construction of new fire stations and public safety facilities, ensuring Buckeye is among the safest cities in the state.

Believes Buckeye is safer due to investments in public safety. As a council member, championed the Community Paramedicine Program to improve emergency response times.

As Mayor, authorized construction of three permanent fire stations and new public safety facilities, including police and fire administration buildings and a police evidence and training facility.

The candidate's website says, "Eric worked with the Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department to champion the award-winning Community Paramedicine Program."

Believes in enhancing quality education through public and charter schools, and expanding secondary education opportunities. As Mayor, supported West-MEC's career and technical education and expanded Estrella Mountain Community College.

Believes in expanding secondary education opportunities. As a City Council member, worked to open a satellite campus of Estrella Mountain Community College in Buckeye.

Supports career and technical education, highlighting the unique opportunities at West-MEC's Southwest Campus to develop the future workforce.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor serves as the city's ambassador to visitors and during community events. 
- Most Arizona mayors are elected to four-year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 