Robert Scantlebury

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Arizona also needs to get creative and tough to force the federal government to take our border crisis seriously and give us the tools we need to protect ourselves and end the chaos. Safety and quality of life go hand in hand. I will not allow Mesa to be the dumping ground for problems our state isn’t solving. Instead, I’ll look for every opportunity available to ensure that our laws are being enforced and public safety is effective in our communities. Taxes / Budget I will defend our flat tax, oppose new taxes, and stand up to radical environmental policies that raise the cost of our gas and electricity. You can count on me to introduce policies that break down barriers to work and make it easier to start and run a business. Education I want schools to focus first on the basics of education like reading, writing and math. I do not want our schools’ resources going to propaganda and indoctrination of our children. Education I want schools that are responsive to students’ and parent’s' needs. We need to support parents so they can be engaged in their child’s education and we need to ensure students have the right learning environment. All education options have merit and every student needs something different. Housing We also need to balance community needs with individual property rights. Regulations are often stacked against the homeowner. But on the flip side, neighborhoods are often harmed by the presence of Airbnbs or homes that are converted to businesses. With the right regulatory and economic policies, we will put ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren in a better position to succeed.