ENDORSEMENTS
Councilmember Wally Campbell
City of Goodyear​
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"I am proud to endorse Michelle Hess for re-election to the Buckeye City Council. I have known and worked with Michelle for many years, and I can attest to her passion, integrity, and love to serve the residents of Buckeye. She is a visionary for generations to come for her city and the West Valley."
Amber Brown
Buckeye Resident and Teacher
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"Michelle Hess is a genuine individual. Her care and dedication to her family, City, community and church are considered to be in high regard to those around her. She is an involved and informed citizen. Michelle is kind and compassionate. A leader in youth and worship and community. Michelle is a strong and dedicated worker who exemplifies integrity in each area of her life. She encourages those around her and portrays a humble heart yet is well educated and respected. Michelle is a rare individual who is honest and committed in any area that she places her name."
Michael Dyrcz
Resident​
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"Michelle Hess is an asset to the City of Buckeye in so many ways! She lives the old Buckeye Values of doing the right thing even when nobody is looking. Michelle has worked tirelessly to help my neighborhood of Northwood Park Estates maintain as much of the original vision as we can. I have lived in Buckeye my whole life and seen many good and not so good changes, but Michelle has an amazing moral compass and is truly a warrior for her district. She embraces our history and communicates with the citizens to do her best to maintain the country way of living we all have cherished and loved for so long. She does so with honor and integrity in all her actions. All while maintaining an amazing family. A family rooted in service to its community."
John Rico
Buckeye Resident and Buckeye Entrepreneur
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"Michelle Hess is a dedicated public servant and trusted community leader. As both a resident and business owner here in Buckeye, I place great trust and expectation in our public officials to work hard to temper judgment with innovation. They must have the foresight to plan for the future while strengthening our current infrastructure. I am confident in Michelle to do just that. Her genuine character is matched by her loyalty and dedication to our growing community. It is an honor to offer Michelle Hess my endorsement."
Veronica Thompson
Buckeye Resident and Entrepreneur
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"I'd like to express my wholehearted endorsement for Michelle Hess for the upcoming City Council election. I have witnessed firsthand Michelle's unwavering commitment to our city's growth and prosperity. As a business owner, I understand the importance of sound economic policies and a supportive local government. Michelle has demonstrated a clear understanding of the challenges we face and has proposed innovative solutions that promise to enhance our business environment while preserving the unique character of Buckeye. Her initiatives to streamline business regulations and promote Buckeye as a hub for innovation are exactly what we need to continue thriving in an ever-evolving economic landscape. Michelle's dedication to community engagement and transparent governance assures me that our voices as residents and entrepreneurs will be heard and valued.
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I urge you to join me in supporting Michelle Hess for City Council."
Garnett Sailor
Business Owner and Community Services
Advisory Board Member
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"I have known Michelle Hess for than more five years. In addition to being an outstanding mom, she is among the best and smartest elected officials I have known. Michelle serves her community with passion, transparency, and sincerity. She tirelessly volunteers in and for the City of Buckeye, the surrounding community, and where there is need around the world. I appreciate her work and devotion, and I truly believe that everything she does, she does to make our community a better place for all of us because she cares about us."
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Sarah Pirone
Student mentee/mentor
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"I’ve gotten to know Michelle over the past three years. My relationship with her started when she was my CCV High School group coach but has quickly grown to her being my mentor and friend. As a coach, Michelle inspired us. She connected with our small group of girls, and every week, she not only led our group but was there for each of us. She has encouraged me in every aspect of my life, from school to relationships, but the biggest is worship. When I started serving on the student’s worship team, Michelle was one of my biggest supporters and mentored me. She even sang with me the first time I was on stage. I’m so thankful for Michelle's impact on my life, and I don’t know what I would have done without her. And I know the other girls from our group would say the same."
Robert “RL” Brim
Part Owner Karl T. Brim Construction Inc.
"I confidently endorse and recommend Michelle Hess for re-election to the Buckeye City Council. Having been involved in construction and development in Buckeye for several years, I have realized the importance of having strong leadership in our city government. Buckeye being one of the fastest growing cities in our nation must continue to have leaders with vision. I have known Michelle Hess for several years and have seen first-hand her dedication to serving her community. Michelle’s well known commitment to accountability as a councilwoman has helped Buckeye become one of the top cities in promoting strong and smart growth, while preserving that home town feeling. Thank you Mrs. Hess for your contribution to our community."
Steven Bales Jr.
"Michelle Hess is a true asset to our Buckeye community.
She adheres to the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
She brings both intelligence and charm to every challenge she encounters.
The city of Buckeye is most fortunate to have her leadership."
Amy Malloy and Heather Personne
Business Owners – Evolve Ventures
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"Evolve Ventures would like to endorse Michelle Hess as the best candidate for Buckeye City Council. We have been lucky enough to work with Michelle through her incredible efforts with Leadership West.
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Michelle’s dedication to the community is ceaseless. Her leadership and character are second to none, and we are so lucky in this community to have someone of her caliber helping not just create future West Valley leaders but also shine a light on the issues that most impact our growth and development opportunities. Michelle is honest and focused on best practices and outcomes and why people have faith in their local government leaders."
Sherry Saylor
Educator & Farmer
"It is my privilege to endorse Michelle Hess for Buckeye City Council District 3. As an educator, farmer, and citizen of Buckeye for 50 years, I have never met anyone who is more responsive to the needs of individual voters. Michelle quite simply loves our city and wants to see it grow in a healthy and fiscally responsible manner. I heartily endorse this quality individual to serve our citizens."
Zoe Tacia
College Student​
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"When I first met Michelle, she volunteered to mentor me during my sophomore year in high school. Without her listening ear and thoughtful guidance, I know I would not be where I am today. Even now, I can still say she is one of the most influential women in my life. I can best describe her character by pointing out how she embodies integrity and does the right thing even when nobody is looking. Many of the most prominent lessons I have learned from her have not been verbal but demonstrated through her actions. She taught me how to be a fantastic leader by being an excellent example of a selfless leader as she is working. I know the importance of accountability, active listening, empathy, patience, and purposeful communication because I see her utilize these skills in daily interactions. It is inspiring to know that she is just as dedicated to helping the community around her grow as she was when she took me under her wing."
Elizabeth Canchola
The Jackrabbit House, Venue Manager​
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"I offer this letter in support of Michelle Hess for re-election.
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As a native Arizonan, born and raised in the West Valley, I am very passionate about our communities. My vested interests have taken shape as a resident, business owner, school board
member, nonprofit board member, volunteer, and parent. Over the past six years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with Michelle through each of these unique perspectives and have been thoroughly impressed with her well-roundedness and passion to serve.
Michelle has consistently dedicated herself to the betterment of Buckeye and its surrounding areas. Her commitment to understanding and addressing complex issues is both admirable and essential for our community’s growth. Michelle is known for her ability to ask tough questions and relentlessly seek improved methods within our governmental processes. Her strategic mindset and understanding of the interconnectedness of our community’s issues make her a standout leader.
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I have also enjoyed getting to know the Hess family and have seen them engaged in our community as a unit. Michelle’s highest qualities are discovered in her roles as Wife to a Fireman, Mother to Student Athletes, and Worship Leader at Church.
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It is without reservation that I support Michelle Hess in her re-election.​"
Jeremiah Smith
Business Owner and Nonprofit Professional
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"Michelle has demonstrated her dedication to the community through her years of service on Buckeye’s city council, as Vice Mayor, and as Executive Director of Leadership West. Her hard-working nature, honesty, and kindness are exactly what we need to continue driving positive change in our city. I am humbled by her friendship and inspired by her leadership. I wholly endorse Michelle Hess for re-election.​"
Anastazia McMurray
Buckeye Resident & Co-Owner of McMurray Brothers Transportation
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"My family moved to Buckeye in 2011 and I met Michelle Hess at a community meeting. I had several concerns and voiced those concerns at the meeting. Michelle took on my concerns personally and proceeded to get answers to all my questions. Michelle Hess has consistently demonstrated a high level of competence in the performance of her duties and worked tirelessly for the best interests of the people she serves. No matter how big or small the problem she tackles all of them with the same concern and determination. She never backs down from a challenge and does what is best for Buckeye. Michelle's integrity and high moral standards have helped build Buckeye into one of the fasted growing cities in the U.S. I'm honored to have seen her commitment not only to District 3 as our City Councilmember but to Buckeye as a whole. I'm honored to endorse Michelle Hess for re-election.​"
Angelina and Neil Robertson
Residents
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"We are proud to endorse a truly exceptional leader whose generosity and commitment have profoundly impacted both our personal lives and the community of Buckeye. Her unwavering dedication to serving Buckeye residents, her readiness to connect us with vital resources, and her consistent availability to answer our calls and questions, highlight her service. This endorsement comes from a place of deep appreciation for all the ways Michelle has selflessly assisted us and brightened our days. Her thoughtful actions reflect the best of what public service can be, and it is with great enthusiasm that we support her continued efforts to serve our community. Thank you for your heartfelt dedication, and we wholeheartedly ask you to join us in supporting Michelle Hess in her re-election campaign."
