Sotheby Realty

Colleen is married with 5 children and 4 grandchildren.

Colleen has over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry as a broker associate and licensee. She has held an executive leadership role as the senior vice-president of Coldwell Banker, and has 25 years of experience in new construction and remodeling.

Colleen Rose Scurti's campaign for Carefree Town Council is her first run for public office.

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Believes in preserving Carefree’s small-town charm and unique character through public services. Supports enhancing libraries, parks, recreation, and community building to maintain the desert community's appeal.

Believes in preserving Carefree’s small-town charm and unique character through public services such as enhancing libraries, parks, recreation, and community building to maintain the desert community's appeal.

Believes in fostering a strong relationship between the town and residents by incorporating community input into decisions affecting public services. Plans to address residents' concerns to ensure community-driven decision-making.

Believes in fostering a strong relationship between the town and residents by incorporating community input into decisions affecting public services through addressing residents' concerns to ensure community-driven decision-making.

- Believes in preserving Carefree’s small-town charm and unique character through public services such as enhancing libraries, parks, recreation, and community building to maintain the desert community's appeal.
- Believes in fostering a strong relationship between the town and residents by incorporating community input into decisions affecting public services through addressing residents' concerns to ensure community-driven decision-making.

Public Services

Believes in developing architectural standards to create a cohesive and unique southwest desert community look and feel in the Town Center. Supports cohesive urban development and improved architectural standards for future projects.

Believes in developing architectural standards to create a cohesive and unique southwest desert community look and feel in the Town Center.

Believes new development should align with available water resources and emphasizes securing future water needs.

Supports cohesive urban development and improved architectural standards for future projects.

- Believes in developing architectural standards to create a cohesive and unique southwest desert community look and feel in the Town Center.
- Believes new development should align with available water resources and emphasizes securing future water needs.
- Supports cohesive urban development and improved architectural standards for future projects.

Housing & Urban Development

As of June 24, 2024, Colleen Rose-Scurti’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to work with officials to protect residents from increasing crime and traffic incidents.

- Plans to work with officials to protect residents from increasing crime and traffic incidents.

Public Safety

Education

Believes the Town Council should be "fiscally responsible and transparent," spending carefully and ensuring a consistent revenue stream.

Believes in ensuring a "successful, vibrant, and growing" business community. Supports strong sales tax revenue as critical for the town's financial health.

Believes in ensuring a "successful, vibrant, and growing" business community, and sees a strong sales tax revenue as critical for the town's financial health.

- Believes the Town Council should be "fiscally responsible and transparent," spending carefully and ensuring a consistent revenue stream.
- Believes in ensuring a "successful, vibrant, and growing" business community, and sees a strong sales tax revenue as critical for the town's financial health.

Economy

Colleen Rose-Scurti

Colleen Rose-Scurti is married with five children and four grandchildren.

Colleen Rose-Scurti has over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry as a Broker Associate and Licensee. She has held an executive leadership role as Senior Vice-President of Coldwell Banker, overseeing more than 4400 agents. Additionally, she has 25 years of experience in new construction and remodeling, and has served in an executive leadership position at Cornerstone Title.

As of June 29, 2024, Colleen Rose-Scurti’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Believes in preserving Carefree’s small-town charm and unique character through public services. Supports enhancing libraries, parks, recreation, and community building to maintain the desert community's appeal.
- Believes in fostering a strong relationship between the town and residents by incorporating community input into decisions affecting public services. Plans to address residents' concerns to ensure community-driven decision-making.

- Believes in developing architectural standards to create a cohesive and unique southwest desert community look and feel in the Town Center. Supports cohesive urban development and improved architectural standards for future projects.
- Believes new development should align with available water resources and emphasizes securing future water needs.

- Believes the Town Council should be "fiscally responsible and transparent," spending carefully and ensuring a consistent revenue stream.
- Believes in ensuring a "successful, vibrant, and growing" business community. Supports strong sales tax revenue as critical for the town's financial health.

As of June 28, 2024, Colleen Rose-Scurti’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of June 24, 2024, Diane Llyode Roth did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Natural Resources & the Environment

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As of June 26, 2024, Diane Llyode Roth did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Diane previously served as a business owner, operating a freestanding boutique.

Diane Lylode Roth ran for the Carefree City Council in 2023, but did not win. 

Plans to "help shape orderly growth and development while maintaining the character and spirit of the community."

- Plans to "help shape orderly growth and development while maintaining the character and spirit of the community."

As of June 24, 2024, Diane Llyode Roth did not have a website.

Diane Llyode Roth

As of June 25, 2024, Diane Llyode Roth did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Diane Lylode Roth ran for Carefree City Council Member in 2023, but did not win. 

As of June 24, 2024, Diane Llyode Roth did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 26, 2024, Diane Llyode Roth did not have a website.

Supports the preservation of open natural spaces.

- Supports the preservation of open natural spaces.

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Lon received a bachelor's degree in mass communication and media studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He lives in Carefree, Arizona with his wife.

Lon currently works as a commissioner on the Carefree Planning and Zoning Commission and as the Senior Vice President of Sales for Colbert Packaging.

Lon Johnson's campaign for Carefree City Council is his first run for public office.

Wants to balance economic development and quality of life for residents.

Wants to emphasize transparency between the government and the community.

Wants to "build a strong economic infrastructure to provide prosperity and fiscal stability, eliminating the need for future taxation."

- Wants to balance economic development and quality of life for residents.
- Wants to emphasize transparency between the government and the community.
- Wants to "build a strong economic infrastructure to provide prosperity and fiscal stability, eliminating the need for future taxation."

Supports restoring "existing architecture to enhance the town and restore its “carefree” charm."

- Supports restoring "existing architecture to enhance the town and restore its “carefree” charm."

As of June 24, 2024, Lon Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes safety for residents and visitors.

- Prioritizes safety for residents and visitors.

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Lon Johnson

Lon received a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He lives in Carefree, Arizona with his wife.

Lon Johnson's campaign for City Council in the Town of Carefree is his first run for public office.

- Wants to balance economic development and quality of life for residents.
- Wants to emphasize transparency between the government and the community.
- Said, "Build a strong economic infrastructure to provide prosperity and fiscal stability, eliminating the need for future taxation."

Nakiza is a Sonoran Valley native and moved to Carefree with her husband.

Nakisa Azizi's campaign for Carefree Town Council member is her first run for public office.

Opposes commercial development of open space unless absolutely necessary to meet the Town's needs.

Believes in preserving the natural aesthetics and outdoor serenity of Carefree. Opposes transforming small towns into "smart cities" with "densely packed" 5G transmitters and "hundreds of billions of microchips."

Believes in preserving the natural aesthetics and outdoor serenity of Carefree.

Believes collaboration is essential for the success of Public Services, including Libraries, Parks, Recreation, and Community Building. Supports community-driven initiatives to enhance these services.

Believes collaboration is essential for the success of Public Services, including Libraries, Parks, Recreation, and Community Building, and supports community-driven initiatives to enhance these services.

Opposes transforming small towns into "smart cities" with "densely packed" 5G transmitters and "hundreds of billions of microchips."

- Opposes commercial development of open space unless absolutely necessary to meet the Town's needs.
- Believes in preserving the natural aesthetics and outdoor serenity of Carefree.
- Believes collaboration is essential for the success of Public Services, including Libraries, Parks, Recreation, and Community Building, and supports community-driven initiatives to enhance these services.
- Opposes transforming small towns into "smart cities" with "densely packed" 5G transmitters and "hundreds of billions of microchips."

As of June 24, 2024, Nakisa Azizi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes the deployment of 5G technology, citing health risks and lack of demand. Believes localities should have the authority to reject small wireless facilities.

Opposes the deployment of 5G technology, citing health risks and lack of demand, and believes that localities should have the authority to reject small wireless facilities.

- Opposes the deployment of 5G technology, citing health risks and lack of demand, and believes that localities should have the authority to reject small wireless facilities.

Supports strengthening the local economy by backing small businesses, farmer's markets, and co-ops to enhance community self-sufficiency.

- Supports strengthening the local economy by backing small businesses, farmer's markets, and co-ops to enhance community self-sufficiency.

Nakisa Azizi

Nakiza Azizi is a Sonoran Valley native and moved to Carefree with her husband.

As of June 29, 2024, Nakisa Azizi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Opposes commercial development of open space unless absolutely necessary to meet the Town's needs.
- The candidate's website says, "The resilience of small towns like Carefree depends not only on economic factors, but also on the ability of the town to meet its own needs. By supporting local businesses and initiatives that further our collective health and wellbeing, we strengthen our community’s ability to resist economic forces beyond our control. As town councilmember, Nakisa will focus on collaborating with residents and community organizations to find creative solutions to the Town’s needs. As a millennial, Nakisa also offers unique insights into retaining younger residents and attracting this major tourist demographic to our semi-rural desert oasis."
- Believes in preserving the natural aesthetics and outdoor serenity of Carefree. Opposes transforming small towns into "smart cities" with "densely packed" 5G transmitters and "hundreds of billions of microchips."
- Believes collaboration is essential for the success of Public Services, including Libraries, Parks, Recreation, and Community Building. Supports community-driven initiatives to enhance these services.

- Opposes the deployment of 5G technology, citing health risks and lack of demand. Believes localities should have the authority to reject small wireless facilities.

As of June 28, 2024, Nakisa Azizi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nakisa Azizi is a practicing attorney. Details about her specific workplace or previous jobs are not provided.

The candidate's website says, "The resilience of small towns like Carefree depends not only on economic factors, but also on the ability of the town to meet its own needs. By supporting local businesses and initiatives that further our collective health and wellbeing, we strengthen our community’s ability to resist economic forces beyond our control. As town councilmember, Nakisa will focus on collaborating with residents and community organizations to find creative solutions to the Town’s needs. As a millennial, Nakisa also offers unique insights into retaining younger residents and attracting this major tourist demographic to our semi-rural desert oasis."

As of June 24, 2024, Stephen Hatcher did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS, Carefree Town Council candidate: Stephen Hatcher

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Stephen holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master of business administration degree. 

Stephen works as an investment manager at Baird Private Wealth Management Group. 

Stephen Hatcher currently serves as a Carefree City Council member. He was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Said during his 2022 campaign, he wants more collaboration in addressing town concerns, saying, "We really don’t distribute tasks to the council members."

Opposes measures to spend more on museums, arts, and culture in the community, saying, "we need businesses that can thrive all year and contribute to the economic viability of our town."

- Said during his 2022 campaign, he wants more collaboration in addressing town concerns, saying, "We really don’t distribute tasks to the council members."
- Opposes measures to spend more on museums, arts, and culture in the community, saying, "we need businesses that can thrive all year and contribute to the economic viability of our town."

As of June 24, 2024, Stephen Hatcher did not have a website or any information online.

Said during his 2022 campaign, he believes installing a new integrated piping system would be his "biggest accomplishment" while in town government.

Supports the town center revitalization project, saying he wants to "see more and clearer signage, more pedestrian friendly walkways, safer crosswalks, more convenient parking and some downtown renovations."

Wants to "develop the northeast corner of Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway."

- Said during his 2022 campaign, he believes installing a new integrated piping system would be his "biggest accomplishment" while in town government.
- Supports the town center revitalization project, saying he wants to "see more and clearer signage, more pedestrian friendly walkways, safer crosswalks, more convenient parking and some downtown renovations."
- Wants to "develop the northeast corner of Cave Creek Road and Carefree Highway."

Stephen Hatcher

Stephen works as an Investment Manager at Baird Private Wealth Management Group. 

Stephen Hatcher currently serves as a Carefree City Council Member. He was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

- Said during his 2022 campaign, he wants more collaboration in addressing town concerns, saying, "We really don’t distribute tasks to the council members."
- Opposes measures to spend more on museums, arts and culture in the community, saying, "we need businesses that can thrive all year and contribute to the economic viability of our town."

As of June 24, 2024, Vince D'Aliesio did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Mayor & Town Council

Who is on Carefree's Town Council? What to know

Vince grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and safety studies from Arizona State University, a master's degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University, and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University. He lives in Carefree, AZ with his wife, Cheryl, and three children.

Vince currently works as an insurance broker and has worked as a high school and college football coach.

Vince D'Aliesio currently serves as a Carefree City Council member. He was elected in 2018 and has served three terms.

Our vision for the future

Said, "I support the addition of a Citizen Advisory Committee as a standing committee to provide input to Planning & Zoning and the Town Council on all future major developments in Carefree."

Supports addressing the increasing costs of public services.

Advocates collaboration with other Councilmembers and citizen feedback to serve the community.

- Said, "I support the addition of a Citizen Advisory Committee as a standing committee to provide input to Planning & Zoning and the Town Council on all future major developments in Carefree."
- Supports addressing the increasing costs of public services.
- Advocates collaboration with other Councilmembers and citizen feedback to serve the community.

As of June 24, 2024, Vince D'Aliesio did not have a website or any information online.

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Vince D'Aliesio

Vince D'Aliesio currently serves as a City Council Member in the town of Carefree. He was elected in 2018 and has served three terms.

- City council members work together with the rest of the city officials to set and implement city policies and priorities. 
- The City Council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor and the city manager to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Arizona are elected to four-year terms in staggered years. Elections are nonpartisan.