Ballotpedia: Robert Scantlebury

Robert is originally from Norwalk, CA. He earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California State University. Robert and his wife, Heather, live in Mesa.

Robert is the owner of Little American Tractor Service. Previously, he worked as a police officer.

Robert Scantlebury's campaign for state senator of District 9 is his first run for public office.

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Believes everyone should afford basic necessities and housing, but notes rising costs are undermining the American dream.

Believes everyone should afford basic necessities and housing, but notes rising costs are undermining the American Dream.

Believes in balancing community needs with individual property rights through appropriate regulations. Supports regulatory and economic policies to improve future success for all generations.

Believes in balancing community needs with individual property rights through appropriate regulations.

- Believes everyone should afford basic necessities and housing, but notes rising costs are undermining the American Dream.
- Believes in balancing community needs with individual property rights through appropriate regulations.

Economy

Believes state government should "empower local law enforcement," address serious mental illness, and combat human trafficking and drug flow across the border.

- Believes state government should "empower local law enforcement," address serious mental illness, and combat human trafficking and drug flow across the border.

Public Safety

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Healthcare

Believes students thrive with involved parents and a tailored learning environment. Opposes schools using resources for "propaganda and indoctrination," advocating instead for a focus on basic education like reading, writing, and math.

Supports parental involvement in school curriculums.

Supports education options like the ESA program based on his experiences as a student, parent, and school board member.

Supports the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account program.

- Supports parental involvement in school curriculums.
- Supports the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account program.

Education

Opposes new taxes and "radical environmental policies" that increase energy costs. Plans to introduce policies that reduce barriers to work and support small businesses.

Opposes "radical environmental policies that raise the cost of our gas and electricity."

- Opposes "radical environmental policies that raise the cost of our gas and electricity."

Energy & the Environment

Supports increased transparency in the elections process.

- Supports the use of voter ID.
- Supports increased transparency in the elections process.

Voting & Elections

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Robert Scantlebury

Robert Scantlebury is originally from Norwalk, California. He earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California State University. Robert and his wife, Heather, live in Mesa, Arizona.

Robert Scantlebury's campaign for the Arizona State Senate is his first run for public office.

- Believes everyone should afford basic necessities and housing, but notes rising costs are undermining the American dream.
- Believes in balancing community needs with individual property rights through appropriate regulations.

Believes in comprehensive public safety measures, including specialized units for community action, crime prevention, and youth alcohol prevention. As Chairman of the Mesa Prevention Alliance, worked on youth alcohol prevention with Community Bridges.

Believes Arizona must "get creative and tough" to address the border crisis and ensure public safety. Plans to enforce laws and prevent Mesa from becoming a "dumping ground" for unresolved state issues.

Believes Mesa residents should live safely without concerns about crime, drugs, mental health impacts, and homelessness. Supports public safety measures to ensure secure neighborhoods for families.

Believes in protecting and standing up for others, having served as a volunteer Reserve Police Officer and School Resource Officer.

Believes in preventing and investigating possible wrongdoing related to public safety services.

The candidate's website says, "Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public"

Believes in community-focused policing and understanding citizens' concerns. Retired after 25 years of service, frequently representing the police department at neighborhood meetings and community projects.

Believes "one size doesn’t fit all" in education and supports access to effective resources for all families. Plans to prioritize school safety based on his experience as a former School Resource Officer.

The candidate's website says, "✓ Support Parents & Students"

Supports parents and students in education.

Believes schools should be responsive to students' and parents' needs, supporting parental engagement and ensuring suitable learning environments. Supports diverse education options, recognizing that "every student needs something different."

Robert Scantlebury is a Mesa resident who grew up in Norwalk, California, in a historic family home. He attended Leffingwell Christian High School, Cypress Community College, and California State University, Fullerton, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Robert is married to Heather, a Mesa native, and together they have raised two daughters, Ryley and Robyn. Information about the church he attends is not provided.

Robert Scantlebury is a former Mesa Police Officer who was recruited to the department in 1992 and began his career after attending the Phoenix Regional Academy class #247. Prior to that, he worked as a Community Service Officer for the California State University Fullerton Police Department. Since retiring from the police force, he has started and currently operates a small business called Little American Tractor Service.

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

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