Ballotpedia, Natalie Dibernardo

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Believes in maintaining low taxes and making tough budget choices to ensure future revenue and sustainability. Plans to defer non-essential projects and focus on high ROI initiatives to avoid increasing property taxes.

Said, "Large-scale projects that do not offer substantial [return on investment], such as the proposed $7 million education center at the Riparian should be removed from the budget and reconsidered at a future time."

Opposes tax increases and supports prioritizing public safety, water, and roads over nonessential projects to reduce financial burdens on taxpayers.

Believes in attracting businesses that align with Gilbert's values and vision, and in creating fair and equitable business costs without burdening taxpayers.

Said, "We must seek out opportunities to attract new businesses that share our values and vision for Gilbert, and streamline the processes to help bring these businesses into our town."

Supports small businesses by advocating for policies that help local entrepreneurs and believes they are essential for community growth and job creation.

Supports policies that help local entrepreneurs.

Wants to prioritize public safety, water, and roads over nonessential projects to reduce financial burdens on taxpayers.

- Said, "Large-scale projects that do not offer substantial [return on investment], such as the proposed $7 million education center at the Riparian should be removed from the budget and reconsidered at a future time."
- Opposes tax increases.
- Said, "We must seek out opportunities to attract new businesses that share our values and vision for Gilbert, and streamline the processes to help bring these businesses into our town."
- Supports policies that help local entrepreneurs.
- Wants to prioritize public safety, water, and roads over nonessential projects to reduce financial burdens on taxpayers.

Economy

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

Public Services

Believes addressing housing density imbalance and infrastructure impact is crucial. Supports attracting long-term stakeholders to protect Gilbert's heritage and community values.

Wants to limit the number of apartments in Gilbert by attract[ing] long-term stakeholders... [to protect] Gilbert's heritage and [ensure] that we remain a town that is deeply rooted in community and family values.

Believes property rights are essential and growth must be managed responsibly to maintain quality of life and infrastructure. Supports attracting long-term stakeholders and preserving community and family values amidst development.

Said, "[p]roperty rights are a cornerstone of our community, and it's essential that they are respected without infringing on the rights of others."

- Wants to limit the number of apartments in Gilbert by attract[ing] long-term stakeholders... [to protect] Gilbert's heritage and [ensure] that we remain a town that is deeply rooted in community and family values.
- Said, "[p]roperty rights are a cornerstone of our community, and it's essential that they are respected without infringing on the rights of others."

Housing & Urban Development

Believes the northwest corridor of Gilbert needs a comprehensive redevelopment plan to address aging infrastructure and promote economic growth. Plans to create a vibrant district that aligns with Gilbert's culture and benefits the community for generations.

Wants to "redevelop" the northwest corridor of Gilbert because the "infrastructure is nearing the end of its life and in dire need of a redevelopment plan."

- Wants to "redevelop" the northwest corridor of Gilbert because the "infrastructure is nearing the end of its life and in dire need of a redevelopment plan."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in maintaining Gilbert's status as one of the safest cities by ensuring first responders are well-trained and equipped. Supports recruiting top talent and investing in first responders to uphold community safety.

Wants Gilbert to remain the "second-safest city in the county" by recruiting and training first responders.

Believes first responders must be well-trained and equipped. Supports recruiting top individuals and providing strong leadership and clear policies for community and responder safety.

Believes first responders must be well-trained and equipped, and supports recruiting top individuals and providing strong leadership and clear policies for community and responder safety.

Believes in unifying local government departments to support youth and prevent crime through early intervention and accountability. Supports fostering community values of unity and kindness to address mental health and behavioral issues.

Supports early detection and intervention for mental health issues in youth.

- Wants Gilbert to remain the "second-safest city in the county" by recruiting and training first responders.
- Supports early detection and intervention for mental health issues in youth.

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Believes developing a creative tourism program will significantly boost the local economy. Plans to use tourism as a major economic contributor rather than a minor supplement.

Plans to use tourism as a major economic contributor by developing a tourism program 

Believes a strong economy is built on a skilled workforce and entrepreneurial spirit. Supports fostering innovation and collaboration to sustain and enhance economic prosperity.

Wants Gilbert to have a "diverse economy where businesses of all sizes can thrive."

The candidate's website says, "Tourism has become a part of our community’s growth."

Believes in preserving and growing Gilbert business. Supports pro-business policies and economic growth.

Supports policies that enhance labor, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation.

Believes in fostering a strong economy through a quality workforce, robust business foundation, and entrepreneurial spirit. Supports policies that enhance labor, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation.

- Wants Gilbert to have a "diverse economy where businesses of all sizes can thrive."
- Supports policies that enhance labor, trade, taxes, small business, and regulation.

Supports developing 200-plus acres for tourism with facilities like a nature center, hummingbird aviary, and wildlife rehabilitation centers.

Wants to develop 200-plus acres for tourism with facilities like a nature center, hummingbird aviary, and wildlife rehabilitation centers.

Believes public services like libraries, parks, and recreation are essential for community building and improving residents' quality of life. As a Councilmember, significantly contributed to Gilbert Parks and Recreation for over 30 years.

Wants to build public services like libraries, parks, and recreation centers.

Supports eco-tourism and wildlife research, highlighting burrowing owl studies at Zanjero Park and the attraction of 200,000 eco-tourists annually to riparian preserves.

Supports eco-tourism and wildlife research, highlighting burrowing owl studies at Zanjero Park and the attraction of 200,000 eco-tourists annually to Riparian preserves.

Believes public services like libraries, parks, and recreation are essential for fostering community building and social cohesion. Supports initiatives that transform neighborhoods into connected, thriving communities.

Wants to support neighborhoods by maintaining city streets, having more communal events and shared spaces, and providing volunteer opportunities.

Believes in enhancing public services by promoting leisure tourism, including a nationally known dog park and a state-connected trail system.

Wants to promote leisure tourism through Gilbert's  nationally known dog park and a state-connected trail system.

Believes expanding the local museum's mission and attractions will boost history and culture tourism. Plans to enhance community awareness of local Ice Age fossil discoveries to create new tourism opportunities.

Wants to create new tourism opportunities by expanding the local museum attractions and enhancing awareness of local Ice Age fossil discoveries.

The candidate's website says, "Scott Anderson was a parks and recreation manager, founder of the Riparian Institute and former director of planning and zoning for the Gilbert."

Said, "[I] was a parks and recreation manager, founder of the Riparian Institute and former director of planning and zoning for the Gilbert."

Believes excellence in public services includes maintaining a "clean, safe and vibrant community." Supports community building through quality libraries, parks, and recreational facilities.

Supports community building through the creation of libraries, parks, and recreational facilities.

Believes in fostering "a prosperous community where people feel safe and connect with one another" through robust public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.

- Wants to develop 200-plus acres for tourism with facilities like a nature center, hummingbird aviary, and wildlife rehabilitation centers.
- Wants to build public services like libraries, parks, and recreation centers.
- Supports eco-tourism and wildlife research, highlighting burrowing owl studies at Zanjero Park and the attraction of 200,000 eco-tourists annually to Riparian preserves.
- Wants to support neighborhoods by maintaining city streets, having more communal events and shared spaces, and providing volunteer opportunities.
- Wants to promote leisure tourism through Gilbert's  nationally known dog park and a state-connected trail system.
- Wants to create new tourism opportunities by expanding the local museum attractions and enhancing awareness of local Ice Age fossil discoveries.
- Supports community building through the creation of libraries, parks, and recreational facilities.

Believes in balancing property rights with community interests in urban development. Opposes "unfair and burdensome requirements" that restrict property use.

Said, "I have always valued the importance of considering the property right of each stakeholder in the land use planning process."

Believes in considering the property rights of all stakeholders in land use planning. Supports balanced development that respects individual property rights.

Opposes "unfair and burdensome requirements" that restrict property use.

- Said, "I have always valued the importance of considering the property right of each stakeholder in the land use planning process."
- Opposes "unfair and burdensome requirements" that restrict property use.

Believes that strategic investments in infrastructure and maintenance of existing assets are essential for economic growth and sustainability.

Wants to invest in infrastructure and maintain existing assets to support economic growth.

Believes in creating wealth through "new and well-maintained infrastructure" to build an exceptional built environment.

Believes in creating wealth through "new and well-maintained infrastructure" 

- Wants to invest in infrastructure and maintain existing assets to support economic growth.

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

Scott Anderson

- 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. 