Biography
Susan DeGennaro is a seven-year resident of Fountain Hills running for Town Council in the 2026 nonpartisan election. She is a software engineer and technical trainer specializing in machine learning and generative artificial intelligence. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University and a Master of Education from Rutgers University, and campaigns on fiscal responsibility, a business-friendly local economy, and transparent, resident-focused government.
Positions
Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
No official stance on record.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsApproaches land-use decisions through the town’s strategic plan and the physical, social, and economic environment — involving residents in planning, building for future population growth rather than only current needs, and using modern tools for data-driven decisions.
"We need to build for future population growth rather than just current needs."
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Healthcare Access
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
No official stance on record.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsCalls sales tax the town’s primary funding source and makes growing it her top priority — supporting existing businesses, leveraging the new International Dark Sky Discovery Center to attract visitors and new business, and encouraging residents to shop local.
"Increasing our sales tax revenue is critical to support the town’s infrastructure needs."
Reproductive Rights
No official stance on record.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsCalls for managing the town budget wisely, prioritizing essential services and long-term financial stability.
"prioritizing essential services and long-term financial stability"
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.
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