Patty Contreras
Candidate for Arizona State Senate – District 12
Arizona · Legislative District 12
Statement
I was first elected to the Arizona House in 2022, re-elected in 2024. I am now seeking election to the Arizona Senate. Issues important to me are fully funding public education, helping seniors and veterans, combating climate change, and protecting Arizona's water supply. I have two sisters and a niece who are public school educators. I support public education and will work towards providing adequate funding for our public schools including increasing teacher's wages, improving infrastructure, and ensuring schools have adequate and well paid support staff. I worked with older adults for much of my career and provided resources and information to enhance their lives and protect them from scams, abuse, and exploitation. Because of my experience with seniors, I was appointed to the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging and have been serving on the Legislature's Vulnerable Adults Study Committee. I am concerned about our environment and the effects of climate change. I will continue to work to improve our state's resilience to the effects of climate change and look for sustainable solutions to our water needs. As your Representative, I host a monthly constituent meeting in the district, drop by and chat. I look forward to continuing to serve you.
Biography
Patty Contreras is a native Arizonan originally from the Yuma area. She has lived in the Phoenix valley 40+ years and in District 12 over 30 years. She has a Bachelor's from ASU and a Master's degree from NAU. Patty retired from the City of Phoenix after 31+ years of service to Phoenix residents. She worked in the Parks and Recreation and Human Services Departments primarily providing services, resources, and programs to seniors and people with disabilities. As a public servant for much of her career, Patty is passionate about providing legislation that will enhance the lives of Arizona residents.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsSupports sustainability policies for limited water resources as part of her environment platform.
Education Funding
SupportsSupports fully funded public education, increased teacher and school support staff pay, smaller classes, and student centered policy.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsAdvocates for equal rights for immigrant communities.
Housing Affordability
SupportsSupports affordable housing solutions, especially as rental costs become unaffordable.
Election Integrity
SupportsSupports voting rights and says she has worked as a poll watcher and Election Protection volunteer to protect eligible voters.
Healthcare Access
SupportsSupports senior resources, affordable daycare, veterans support, and safer communities.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSupports sensible gun reforms, private prison reform, record expungement after sentences are served, and restored voting and employment opportunities.
Energy Policy
SupportsSupports environmental protection and climate resilience.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports union workers, the PRO Act, fair wages, safe working conditions, and good jobs with livable wages.
Reproductive Rights
SupportsStates support for a woman's right to choose and says she fought for Arizona's constitutional abortion rights amendment.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupports increased school funding, senior resources, climate resilience, affordable daycare, and affordable housing solutions.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
No voting record on file.
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Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
No ballot measure stances on file yet.
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