Rooted in Service.
Guided by Experience.
Committed to Prescott.
MARY4PRESCOTT
Since moving from ‘signature gathering’ to actual campaigning as a qualified candidate, I have had the opportunity to speak with voters, with more events on the horizon…
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I sat with host MaryAnn Suttles on KYCA's morning talk show "KYCA AM Talks" (April 18) and host Karen Fann on KYCA’s afternoon talk show "KYCA PM" (May 28). If you missed listening to them live, you can call up either one from the station’s online archives. Give a listen!
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The League of Women Voters of Central Yavapai County held a Q&A candidate forum on Thursday, June 26. An archived recording can be found on their website. All candidates were invited though not all participated. Still, it's a good opportunity to hear from both Mayoral candidates and Council candidates Jim Garing, Jay Ruby, and myself on a wide range of important issues.
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On Saturday, June 28, Citizens Water Advocacy Group held a Q&A candidate forum, focusing on water issues. An archived record can be found on its website. Again, all candidates were invited, though not all participated. It's a good chance to hear from both Mayoral candidates and Council candidates Jim Garing, Jay Ruby, and myself on the critical issue of water.
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On Monday, July 14, I will be participating in an informal meet-and-greet, along with Mayoral Candidate Cathey Rusing and Council Candidate Jim Garing, at Jersey Lilly's, on Whiskey Row, from 4PM - 6PM. Come on by!
The League of Women Voters will also be publishing its online non-partisan Voters’ Guide (VOTE411.org) in early July, another opportunity to learn about me and other participating candidates.
Ballots were mailed to all registered voters within the Prescott City limits on July 9. I would be honored to receive your vote.
I’m grateful to everyone who stopped to speak
with me and sign my nominating petition. Thanks
to you, I’m on the August 5th ballot for
Prescott City Council.
** NEWS FLASH **
I’m happy and humbled to report that my candidacy has received endorsements from:
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Prescott Mayor Phil Goode
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Prescott Councilmember Connie Cantelme
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Prescott Councilmember Lois Fruhwirth
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Former Prescott Councilmember/current Mayoral Candidate Cathey Rusing
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Save the Dells
Each of these endorsements comes from people who have given long hours and efforts for the betterment of Prescott and its citizens. I hope to continue on in that legacy.
The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.
Coco Chanel
Meet Mary
Mary’s journey is one of service, perseverance, and commitment. She grew up as one of nine children, blessed to be raised by Depression-era parents who taught values of standing for what's right and working hard for what matters. After high school, with no money for college and a strong aversion to debt, she joined the U.S. Navy. Stationed in the wilds of the Great Central Basin of Nevada, she ran radar at the Electronic Warfare Range, training combat pilots to detect and avoid surface-to-air missiles.
While stationed at NAS Fallon, Mary met and married Gene, a fellow sailor. Shortly after they married, and with plans for the next duty station in Japan, life, fate, or maybe it was just that drunk driver, had other plans. After the accident ended Gene’s military career, the two adapted and rebuilt — moving forward with determination, supporting each other through school and careers, and eventually finding their way to Prescott.
Mary spent years working full-time while putting herself through college, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration (Operational Management), then Cum Laude from law school. As an attorney, she spent fifteen years defending hospitals and healthcare providers, school districts, small businesses, and homeowners, providing vigorous defense but always in a spirit of fairness, integrity, and working toward thoughtful decision-making.
Mary and Gene moved to Prescott in 2013. After too many moves to count, it was with the intention of putting down roots. Drawn by the area’s natural beauty and small-town character, Prescott is indeed their 'forever home.' After her work life wrapped up. Mary got busy learning about her new home. She attended the City’s Citizen and Police Academies, providing a window into the workings of the City. She volunteered with local service organizations, putting her time and energies into direct people-to-people service. Drawn to provide service in the civic arena, she stepped into volunteer roles within City government, sitting on the Board of Adjustment and the General Plan Review Committee.
Through it all, Mary has remained grounded in her belief that public service means being accessible, informed, and respectful. Whether in a courtroom, a volunteer role, or a Council seat, her goal is the same: to do the work with clarity, fairness, and an open heart.
In Our Community
Since moving to Prescott, Mary dove headfirst into learning how our city works and finding ways to give back. From volunteering with People Who Care and CASA to serving on the Board of Adjustment and the General Plan Review Committee, Mary has always believed in doing the work — not just talking about it.
