Scott Smith (Arizona politician)
Scott Smith | |
|---|---|
| 39th Mayor of Mesa | |
| In office June 2, 2008 – April 16, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Keno Hawker |
| Succeeded by | Alex Finter (acting) |
| 71st President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – April 16, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Nutter |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 68–69) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kim Smith |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BS) Arizona State University (MBA, JD) |
Scott Smith (born 1956) is an American businessman and politician, elected as the 38th mayor of Mesa, Arizona, on May 20, 2008. He took office on June 2, 2008 and served until April 16, 2014, when he resigned to run for Governor of Arizona in the Republican Primary. In 2013–14, he was president of the United States Conference of Mayors. He was previously president of both Great Western Homes and K. Hovnanian Homes. He has also worked in finance and as a business consultant.