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Arizona Foothills Magazine, Joel Coen

Joel is from Santa Clara, CA. He received his bachelor’s degree from Regis University. He and his wife have 2 children together and live in Gilbert. 

Joel is the president of TruNorth Advisors LLC. Previously, he was the Chief Digital Officer with the Commit Agency. In these positions, he specialized in digital marketing and analytics. 

Joel Coen’s campaign for state representative of District 14 is his first run for public office.

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Supports policies that foster job creation, aid businesses, and stimulate economic growth through streamlined regulations, tax incentives, and infrastructure improvements.

Believes in investing in education and workforce development to align with market demands and equip Arizonans with necessary skills for future jobs.

Supports a holistic economic development strategy by addressing affordable housing, healthcare, and technology access to create a thriving business ecosystem.

Believes the federal government should collect income tax without apportioning it among the states. Supports simplifying tax regulations to benefit small businesses.

Supports simplifying tax regulations to benefit small businesses.

- Supports policies that foster job creation, aid businesses, and stimulate economic growth through streamlined regulations, tax incentives, and infrastructure improvements.
- Believes in investing in education and workforce development to align with market demands and equip Arizonans with necessary skills for future jobs.
- Supports a holistic economic development strategy by addressing affordable housing, healthcare, and technology access to create a thriving business ecosystem.
- Supports simplifying tax regulations to benefit small businesses.

Economy

Believes in developing community policing to foster trust and respect between law enforcement and communities. Supports the power of these relationships to enhance societal security and prevent crime.

Plans to develop community oriented policies to foster trust and respect between law enforcement and communities.

Believes public safety issues stem from broader societal challenges like mental health and substance abuse. Plans to address these issues through a holistic approach and collaboration with community leaders to ensure comprehensive and inclusive strategies for Arizona.

Plans to address mental health and substance abuse issues as a holistic approach to combatting broader public safety issues.

Plans to enhance law enforcement by deploying advanced surveillance and detection technologies to improve border security.

Believes in protecting rights in criminal cases, including due process and protection against self-incrimination.

Believes in addressing the root causes of illegal immigration and trafficking through strong security measures and humane treatment. Supports legal immigration reforms to maintain societal values and security.

Supports legal immigration reforms to maintain societal values and security, and believes in addressing the root causes of illegal immigration and trafficking through strong security measures and humane treatment.

- Plans to develop community oriented policies to foster trust and respect between law enforcement and communities.
- Plans to address mental health and substance abuse issues as a holistic approach to combatting broader public safety issues.
- Plans to enhance law enforcement by deploying advanced surveillance and detection technologies to improve border security.
- Believes in protecting rights in criminal cases, including due process and protection against self-incrimination.
- Supports legal immigration reforms to maintain societal values and security, and believes in addressing the root causes of illegal immigration and trafficking through strong security measures and humane treatment.

Public Safety

Supports expanding mental health services by increasing funding, enhancing telehealth access, and improving healthcare provider coordination.

Believes in prioritizing early intervention and comprehensive care to address mental health issues proactively. Plans to integrate mental health education and screening into schools, workplaces, and community centers to ensure a resilient Arizona.

Plans to integrate mental health education and screening into schools, workplaces, and community centers to ensure a resilient Arizona.

- Supports expanding mental health services by increasing funding, enhancing telehealth access, and improving healthcare provider coordination.
- Plans to integrate mental health education and screening into schools, workplaces, and community centers to ensure a resilient Arizona.

Healthcare

Believes in increasing school funding and ensuring equitable resource allocation. Supports fair compensation and professional development for teachers to improve education quality.

Supports fair compensation and professional development for teachers to improve education quality.

Supports quality education for all Arizona children by securing school funding, enhancing outcomes, supporting educators, and ensuring accountability.

Believes in supporting teachers through fair compensation, professional development, and necessary resources to improve education quality for all students.

Wants to support teachers through fair compensation, professional development, and necessary resources to improve education quality for all students.

Believes accountability in education ensures the best outcomes for Arizona’s children by implementing transparent performance tracking and involving parents, educators, and the community. Plans to create an inclusive, high-standard educational system where every child can succeed.

Plans to create an inclusive, high-standard educational system to track performance and involve parents, educators, and the community.

- Supports fair compensation and professional development for teachers to improve education quality.
- Supports quality education for all Arizona children by securing school funding, enhancing outcomes, supporting educators, and ensuring accountability.
- Wants to support teachers through fair compensation, professional development, and necessary resources to improve education quality for all students.
- Plans to create an inclusive, high-standard educational system to track performance and involve parents, educators, and the community.

Education

Plans to lead Arizona towards a sustainable water future by modernizing irrigation, promoting urban water-saving measures, and investing in innovative technologies.

Plans to modernize agricultural irrigation, promote urban water-saving initiatives, and launch educational campaigns to emphasize collective water stewardship in Arizona.

Believes in "Saving Arizona's Water Future." Supports sustainable water management and conservation efforts to secure Arizona's environmental and economic stability.

Supports sustainable water management and conservation efforts to secure Arizona's environmental and economic stability.

- Plans to lead Arizona towards a sustainable water future by modernizing irrigation, promoting urban water-saving measures, and investing in innovative technologies.
- Plans to modernize agricultural irrigation, promote urban water-saving initiatives, and launch educational campaigns to emphasize collective water stewardship in Arizona.
- Supports sustainable water management and conservation efforts to secure Arizona's environmental and economic stability.

Energy & the Environment

- Opposes poll taxes in federal elections.

Voting & Elections

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Joel Coen

Joel is from Santa Clara, California. He received his bachelor’s degree from Regis University. Coen and his wife have 2 children together and he is located in Gilbert, Arizona. 

Joel is the president of TruNorth Advisors LLC. Previously in his career, Coen was the Chief Digital Officer with the Commit Agency. In these positions, he specialized in digital marketing and analytics. 

Joel Coen’s campaign for House Representative for District 14 is his first run for a public office.

The candidate's website says, "As a business owner, I know the challenges we face"

Believes his experience as a business owner provides a unique perspective on economic development, focusing on job creation and fostering a business-friendly environment.

Believes in leveraging business experience to foster job creation and a supportive environment for businesses in Arizona. Plans to cultivate a vibrant economic landscape through strategic economic development.

Supports policies that create jobs, streamline regulations, offer tax incentives, and invest in infrastructure and education to align with market needs.

Believes in addressing broader economic factors like affordable housing, healthcare, and technology access to create a thriving business environment. Plans to foster collaboration among business, government, and academia for innovative and inclusive economic policies.

Wants to address broader economic factors like affordable housing, healthcare, and technology access to create a thriving business environment.

Believes public safety issues stem from broader societal problems like mental health and substance abuse. Supports comprehensive, inclusive strategies to address these challenges for a safer Arizona.

The candidate's website says, "Right to a fair trial, including the right to a lawyer and an impartial jury."

Supports robust border security measures, collaboration with federal authorities, and technological investment to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law.

Believes the safety and security of communities are essential for Arizona's prosperity. Plans to improve public safety through effective legislation and increased resources for law enforcement.

Believes in a vision of safety and prosperity for Arizona through a compassionate yet strong border security strategy. Plans to collaborate with federal authorities, invest in technology, and uphold the rule of law to ensure safety and freedom.

Supports legal immigration reforms to maintain societal values and security. Believes in addressing the root causes of illegal immigration and trafficking through strong security measures and humane treatment.

- Plans to develop community oriented policies to foster trust and respect between law enforcement and communities.
- Plans to address mental health and substance abuse issues as a holistic approach to combatting broader public safety issues.
- Plans to enhance law enforcement by deploying advanced surveillance and detection technologies to improve border security.
- Believes in protecting rights in criminal cases, including due process and protection against self-incrimination.
- Supports legal immigration reforms to maintain societal values and security. Believes in addressing the root causes of illegal immigration and trafficking through strong security measures and humane treatment.

Believes in dismantling the stigma around mental health and enhancing support through awareness campaigns, education, and community engagement.

Believes in the significant impact of proper mental healthcare on the state. Supports comprehensive mental health services as part of public health initiatives.

Believes mental health care should be prioritized equally with physical health. Supports compassionate and effective mental health policies in Arizona.

Believes in integrating mental health education and screening into schools, workplaces, and community centers. Plans to prioritize mental health and provide support and resources for all Arizonans.

Believes in responsible investment in education by increasing funding for infrastructure, technology, and adaptive programs. Supports equitable resource allocation and fiscal responsibility.

Believes "education is the bedrock" for Arizona's future and supports securing funding and comprehensive strategies to enhance educational outcomes.

Believes in implementing rigorous accountability measures to monitor school performance and student well-being. Plans to ensure educational investments provide meaningful opportunities for every child in Arizona.

Supports enacting strategic policies to reinforce local control over water resources, ensuring Arizona's water is managed in the best interest of its residents. Plans to “rigorously evaluate and potentially revise water rights and usage agreements” for a sustainable future.

Believes Arizona's future depends on sustainable water resources and plans to protect them from demand, climate change, and foreign interests.

Believes in prohibiting the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

The candidate's website says, "Details how members are elected, their powers, and how laws are made."

As of July 1, 2024, Joel Coen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes mental health is crucial to overall health and supports policies ensuring accessible, comprehensive mental health care in Arizona.

Believes in expanding mental health services and removing stigma through awareness campaigns and education. Plans to increase funding for mental health programs and support telehealth services.

Supports sustainable water management and conservation to protect Arizona's water resources for future generations.

Supports enhancing regulatory frameworks to protect Arizona's water resources from foreign exploitation, ensuring community benefits.

Believes in securing Arizona's water future through sustainable management and protection from external pressures to ensure economic and community prosperity.

Believes in granting Washington D.C. voters the right to vote for President and Vice President.

Supports granting women the right to vote.

- Your state representatives represent the interests of your local district in the Arizona State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up the state lawmaking body: the Arizona Legislature.
- Your state representatives can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws.
- Arizona has 30 districts, and each district is represented by two State Representatives, making a total of 60 State Representatives.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000. They only serve in the role part-time.