Scott Somers
Candidate for Mesa City Council – District 6
Mesa · District 6 (Southeast Mesa)
Biography
Scott Somers is running for Mesa City Council District 6, representing southeast Mesa. He is running in the August 4, 2026 primary to represent this district.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsAs vice mayor, he moved approval of Mesa's Northwest Water Reclamation Plant process control improvements, a wastewater infrastructure project.
Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsJoined unanimous council action to advance residential and mixed use development items and noted prior approval of for sale housing developments.
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSeconded approval of a Mesa public safety communications project and moved approval of a private security services contract extension for Mesa Police Department locations.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsJoined unanimous council action on hotel and commercial development items intended to generate economic activity and tax revenue.
Reproductive Rights
SupportsIn April 2026 council minutes, Somers joined the majority approving Mesa's pass through administration of a tribal grant application involving Planned Parenthood.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsApril 2026 minutes show support for water, public safety, fire services, and development related infrastructure items.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupported development actions discussed as generating tax revenue and voted for city contracts and intergovernmental agreements.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
No voting record on file.
Voting records are only available for candidates who have held legislative office.
Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
No ballot measure stances on file yet.
Coverage