Ballotpedia, Susan Black (Arizona)

Susan is from St. Louis, Missouri. She attended the University of Central Missouri and Illinois Valley Community College and graduated from Arizona School of Real Estate and Business. She is married to her husband, with whom she has 5 children. She is Christian. 

Susan currently works as a realtor and small business owner. She is also a founding member of the Christian Business Connection and the Adams Traditional Academy.

Susan Black previously ran for state representative in State Legislative District 28 in 2022, but she did not win.

Said Arizona had a "$400 million dollar deficit...", largely due to bills originally from lobbyists that "bloated our budget and funded billions of dollars of one-off pet projects."

- Said Arizona had a "$400 million dollar deficit...", largely due to bills originally from lobbyists that "bloated our budget and funded billions of dollars of one-off pet projects."
- Wants to maintain a balanced budget.

Economy

Promises to advocate for policies aimed to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the public, including sufficient resources and training to be able to address crime while being trusted by residents.

Wants to finish construction on the Southern border wall.

Wants to ensure public safety is considered a top priority by the State House.

Wants to increase safety in neighborhoods by enforcing the law.

Promises to install measures aimed to address "root causes of criminal behavior...", including education and community projects.

- Promises to advocate for policies aimed to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the public, including sufficient resources and training to be able to address crime while being trusted by residents.
- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Wants to finish construction on the Southern border wall.
- Wants to ensure public safety is considered a top priority by the State House.
- Wants to increase safety in neighborhoods by enforcing the law.
- Promises to install measures aimed to address "root causes of criminal behavior...", including education and community projects.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Said, she will oppose "all attempts by the radical left to force children into a one-size-fits-all system and to implement politicized content into our curricula."

Wants to expand access to high-quality education for all families regardless of background.

Wants to eliminate "woke teaching practices" that focus on race and ethnicity.

Wants classroom teaching to focus on"individual and academic achievement regardless of one’s inalienable characteristics."

- Said, she will oppose "all attempts by the radical left to force children into a one-size-fits-all system and to implement politicized content into our curricula."
- Supports allowing school choice.
- Wants to expand access to high-quality education for all families regardless of background.
- Wants to eliminate "woke teaching practices" that focus on race and ethnicity.
- Wants classroom teaching to focus on"individual and academic achievement regardless of one’s inalienable characteristics."

Education

Wants to install a supply-and-demand system to determine how water is distributed.

Opposes the Colorado River Compact and plans to demand Arizona receives priority of the lower Colorado river.

- Wants to install a supply-and-demand system to determine how water is distributed.
- Opposes the Colorado River Compact and plans to demand Arizona receives priority of the lower Colorado river.

Energy & the Environment

Promises to install measures aimed to eliminate corruption at all levels of government and "restore the public’s faith in our democratic institutions."

Promises to support initiatives aimed at improving transparency in government affairs.

Signed a U.S Term Limits Pledge indicating she "will cosponsor, vote for, and defend..." term limits.

Supports upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical government.

Supports ensuring election practices are fair, transparent, and secure.

Wants to strengthen voter ID laws, and voting infrastructure through regular audits and updates.

Supports encouraging civic education and awareness to empower and educate voters.

- Promises to install measures aimed to eliminate corruption at all levels of government and "restore the public’s faith in our democratic institutions."
- Promises to support initiatives aimed at improving transparency in government affairs.
- Signed a U.S Term Limits Pledge indicating she "will cosponsor, vote for, and defend..." term limits.
- Supports upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical government.
- Supports ensuring election practices are fair, transparent, and secure.
- Wants to strengthen voter ID laws, and voting infrastructure through regular audits and updates.
- Supports encouraging civic education and awareness to empower and educate voters.

Voting & Elections

Endorsed by state senators Jake Hoffman, Anthony Kern, state representative Jacqueline Parker, former U.S. Congressman Trent Franks, and the Arizona Republican Assembly.

- Endorsed by state senators Jake Hoffman, Anthony Kern, state representative Jacqueline Parker, former U.S. Congressman Trent Franks, and the Arizona Republican Assembly.

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Susan Black

Susan is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She serves on the board of directors for Hope Church.  She and her husband have 5 children.

Susan currently works as a realtor and the business owner of Christian Business Connection Previously. she held the position of Chief Deputy County Sheriff and served as an Arizona State Senator for District 15, where she was also the Chair of the Freedom Caucus. Additionally, she has been involved with the Christian Business Connection as a founding member.

Susan Black previously ran for State Representative in State Legislative District 28 in 2022, but did not win.

Believes the decline of the timber industry has hurt jobs and increased reliance on imported softwood lumber. Supports revitalizing the timber industry to boost employment and reduce imports.

Believes repealing the grocery tax will help address inflation and support local farmers and families. Supports promoting local farming and grocery communities to ease the burden on families.

The candidate's website says, "Whereas, the trade in goods between the United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) totaled an estimated $114 billion in 2021, with $36.9 billion in exports and $77.1 billion in imports, ranking Taiwan as the eighth largest trading partner of the United States. Overall, Taiwan supports an estimate of more than 375,288 jobs in the United States; and"

The candidate's website says, "Whereas, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has begun construction of its $12 billion 5-nanometer fab in Phoenix, with chip production slated to start by 2024. This new factory will create 1,900 full-time jobs in Arizona over a five-year period; and"

The candidate's website says, "It has become an increasing worry for many Arizonans as foreign investors acquire more United States agricultural land. Currently, over 37 million acres of US farmland are held by foreign investors with China’s investment increasing from under 14,000 acres in 2010 to more than 350,000 acres in 2020. HR2002 attempts to address this issue."

Opposes converting freeways to toll roads, believing it would harm the economy and local communities.

The candidate's website says, "Arizona’s budget gives back $260M to Arizonan families and introduces NO NEW ONGOING SPENDING!"

The candidate's website says, "Whereas, in the last congressional session, several members of Congress introduced legislation known as the “Securing America’s Land from Foreign Interference Act.” These bills, S. 4703 and H.R. 3847, would require the United States President to take action to prohibit members of the Chinese Communist Party from purchasing public or private real estate located in the United States; and"

Believes that reducing federal land ownership in states like Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming will alleviate housing shortages.

Believes freeing underused federal lands for development will make affordable housing more accessible and help western communities grow.

Supports high-quality care for police dogs, recognizing them as valuable members of the police force.

Supports HB2651 to address the missing foster children crisis and combat child trafficking in Arizona.

Believes emergency medical care technicians should be authorized to treat and transport police dogs to veterinary clinics. Supports equipping veterinary clinics and hospitals with emergency equipment for dogs.

Supports public safety initiatives, including police dog emergency care. As a State Senator, sponsored the Police Dog Emergency Care Bill.

The candidate's website says, "Police Dog Emergency Care Bill – PASSED!"

The candidate's website says, "Requirements for Reporting Missing Children – PASSED!"

The candidate's website says, "You have been convicted of a felony and have not yet had your civil rights restored. For a first-time felony conviction, civil rights are automatically restored upon completion of a person’s sentence and payment of any restitution."

The candidate's website says, "Requirements for Reporting Missing Children - PASSED! - Susan Black for Arizona"

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As a State Representative, supported funding for Tohono O’odham Community College remedial education to promote social mobility and education in underserved communities.

Believes education is crucial for the future and supports improving access to excellent schools of personal choice.

Said, "Education is the cornerstone of our future, and I’m committed to improving access to excellent schools of one’s personal choice for the next generation."

Supports integrating Biblical education into K-12 school policies to promote strong family values and biblical principles.

Believes in expanding "Empowerment Scholarship Accounts" to promote school choice for all. Supports policies that enhance educational opportunities from K-12 to college.

Supports increased funding for remedial education at community colleges.

- Said, "Education is the cornerstone of our future, and I’m committed to improving access to excellent schools of one’s personal choice for the next generation."

Believes federal forest management in Arizona is unsustainable, causing reduced tree cover and increased forest fires. Supports HCM2004, urging Congress to adopt sound forest management policies.

Believes newer NFS policies overly prioritize forest preservation, resulting in dense forests prone to severe wildfires, which cause erosion, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, wildlife loss, and economic harm.

Believes that the lack of active forest management and timber harvesting has increased wildfire vulnerability and caused rural economic hardship, forest decline, and insect and disease outbreaks.

Supports using funds from federal land sales for National Park improvements, habitat preservation, and wildfire prevention.

Believes in responsible forest management that balances protection with commercial use. Said, "For most of the twentieth century the federal government largely adhered to this prudent, common-sense policy."

Believes America’s forest lands are dying due to "catastrophic wildfires and devastating insect and disease epidemics" caused by "years of mismanagement and unsound policies."

Supports legislation requiring the Interior Secretary to establish a process for nominating underused federal lands for purchase while exempting federally protected lands.

Believes America's national forest system provides significant beauty and economic prosperity. Supports preserving over 750 million acres of national forests.

Believes firefighting costs dominate the U.S. Forest Service budget.

Supports allowing states to purchase underused federal land to alleviate housing shortages, similar to recent federal land sales in Nevada.

Believes in ensuring voters are residents of Arizona and the county listed on their registration. Supports maintaining accurate voter registration records to uphold election integrity.

Susan Black is a resident of Arizona and a founding member of Hope Church, where she has served as the President on the Board of Directors. She is married to a veteran and is the mother of 5 children. Details about where she attended school are not provided in the information given.

Susan Black is a small business owner with 25 years of experience and works as a professional Realtor. She has served as the President on the Board of Directors for Hope Church for over a decade. Previously, she held the position of Chief Deputy County Sheriff and served as an Arizona State Senator for District 15, where she was also the Chair of the Freedom Caucus. Additionally, she has been involved with the Christian Business Connection as a founding member.

Susan Black has served as a local Precinct Committeeman for 4 years. She has also held the position of Arizona State Senator for District 15 and was the Chair of the Freedom Caucus. Her past roles include serving as the Chief Deputy County Sheriff.

- 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.

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Opposes converting streets and highways to toll roads.

Supports allowing states to purchase underused federal lands to help address housing shortages. 