Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce, Meet the Candidate: Peter Anello (YouTube)

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Peter lives in Mesa, Arizona with his wife. They have a daughter and three grandchildren. Peter serves as chaplain of the Queen Creek Post 129 American Legion.

Peter currently works in marketing for an insurance company. He previously served in the U.S. Army.

Peter Anello's campaign for State Representative for Arizona State Legislative District is his first run for public office.

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Believes in managing state finances prudently to ensure sustainable economic growth and well-being. Plans to create balanced budgets, control spending, manage debt responsibly, and invest in key priorities while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Plans to create balanced budgets, control spending, manage debt responsibly, and invest in key priorities while maintaining fiscal discipline.

- Plans to create balanced budgets, control spending, manage debt responsibly, and invest in key priorities while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Economy

Believes the Second Amendment is crucial for resisting tyranny and protecting against government overreach. Supports the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms for self-defense.

Said, "[The Second Amendment] protects an individual’s right to keep and bear arms for self-defense, which is a fundamental right of every law-abiding American."

Believes religious freedom is "crucial for fostering diversity, tolerance, and harmony within societies."

Said, "I am dedicated to supporting our hard-working border patrol agents in eliminating illegal immigration..."

- Said, "[The Second Amendment] protects an individual’s right to keep and bear arms for self-defense, which is a fundamental right of every law-abiding American."
- Believes religious freedom is "crucial for fostering diversity, tolerance, and harmony within societies."
- Said, "I am dedicated to supporting our hard-working border patrol agents in eliminating illegal immigration..."

Public Safety

Believes "every life is precious from its very beginning" and opposes the pro-abortion agenda. Supports respect and protection for all individuals as outlined in the constitution.

Opposes abortion and said, "I am staunchly pro-life and absolutely believe every life is precious from its very beginning."

Opposes mask mandates and lockdowns, viewing them as "blatant disregards of personal freedoms" and attributing increased depression, joblessness, and crime to government overreach during the pandemic.

Opposes "the rampant overreach of government" regarding healthcare and said, "I am staunchly against mask mandates and lockdowns as these are blatant disregards of personal freedoms."

- Opposes abortion and said, "I am staunchly pro-life and absolutely believe every life is precious from its very beginning."
- Opposes "the rampant overreach of government" regarding healthcare and said, "I am staunchly against mask mandates and lockdowns as these are blatant disregards of personal freedoms."

Healthcare

Believes that "nothing is more critical to the future of civil society than the education of the next generation." Supports policies in Arizona that strengthen families and provide parental and school choice, ensuring taxpayer dollars support their educational preferences.

Supports school choice and said, "Whether parents prefer public school, charter school, home school, or other alternatives, their tax-payer dollars should go to supporting their choice."

- Supports school choice and said, "Whether parents prefer public school, charter school, home school, or other alternatives, their tax-payer dollars should go to supporting their choice."

Education

As of June 19, 2024, Peter Anello’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

U.S. Term Limits, Strong Support in AZ HD-15 for Congressional Term Limits

Believes "honest and fair voting is at the heart of freedom" and is committed to securing elections. Plans to fight against corruption and dishonesty to ensure power remains with the people.

Said, "I am passionate about making sure that our elections are secure."

Supports term limits for members of Congress.

- Said, "I am passionate about making sure that our elections are secure."
- Supports term limits for members of Congress.

Voting & Elections

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Peter Anello

Peter Anello is an Iraq combat veteran who resides in his legislative district. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the military and later served in Iraq. He is a man of faith and serves as Chaplain at the Queen Creek Post 129 American Legion. Peter is married, with a daughter and three grandchildren.

As of June 28, 2024, Peter Anello’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.