Biography
Jim Torgeson is an incumbent Gilbert Town Councilmember, first elected in 2022. He is seeking a second four-year term. Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States. Torgeson has focused on responsible growth management, public safety, and infrastructure during his tenure. He serves alongside fellow 2022 council classmates Bobbi Buchli, Chuck Bongiovanni, and Yung Koprowski.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsSaid residents need assurance that water is available for the future and discussed avoiding further utility rate sticker shock tied to future water supply planning.
Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
No official stance on record.
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSaid residents need to know police, fire, roads, and core services are stable and accounted for; identified a domestic violence shelter as a personal goal.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSaid he wants Gilbert to bring in more high paying jobs, commercial activity, tourism, and a better revenue base.
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsIdentified roads, police, fire, and water as core future stability concerns for Gilbert residents.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSaid he wants to create a better revenue base rather than continuing to increase costs elsewhere, while also addressing resident utility bill shock.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
No voting record on file.
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Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
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