Elected Officials

Sara Presler was elected Mayor of Flagstaff in 2008, and was re-elected in 2010. Presler received her Bachelor’s degree in

A Tempe native and graduate of Tempe Union High School, Martha has gravitated to community issues.  In 2003, Martha decided

Kristel Foster was first elected in 2012 and won re-election in 2016. She has a passion for quality education and

Katie Paetz currently serves the Osborn Board as its President. An experienced teacher, for 12 years she’s worked in Arizona

Councilmember Karla Brewster was elected to a four year term on the Flagstaff City Council in May 2008 and re-elected

Representative Isela Blanc is a community organizer with over 15 years of experience advocating for children and families. She has

Amanda Aguirre has been involved for more than 25 years in public health education and administration with a strong emphasis

Wenona Benally was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019. She is a Harvard Law

Theresa Ulmer was elected as Arizona State House Representative in 2007 for District 24. Originally from Nebraska, Ulmer’s childhood instilled

Shirley Scott was elected to the City Council in 1995.  She is a member of the Board of Directors of

Rae Waters served District 20 in the House of Representatives of Arizona. Waters graduated from northern Arizona University with a

A resident of Sierra Vista, Pat has decades of public service on her resume.  Pat’s decades of experience as a

A retired farmer/rancher, Marsha received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Northwest Missouri State University (With Honors), a Master’s

Lena Saradnik was elected to Arizona House of Representatives in 2006. In 2004 Saradnick was elected to Democratic Precinct Committee

Janet Napolitano was elected Arizona’s 21st governor in 2002. During her administration she focused on education, economy, and the environment.

Jamie Whelan is a professor of education and a leader in the LGBT community at Northern Arizona University. She is

Jackie Thrasher was elected to Arizona House of Representative for District 10 in 2007. At this time she was awarded

Dr. Geraldine Peten was appointed to represent LD 4 in the Arizona House of Representatives in August 2017 and was

As a South Phoenix native, I believe that our community should expect more. High expectations from my family, teachers, and