As of June 20, 2024, Christine Chavira did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Arizona primary election 2024: Who is running for mayor, city council?

Christine attended Arizona State University. She lives in Tolleson, Arizona with her husband.

Christine has worked as the assistant housing supervisor for the City of Phoenix.

Christine Chavira's campaign for Tolleson City Council is her first run for public office.

As of June 7, 2025, Christine Chavira did not have a website or any information online.

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As of June 20, 2024, Adolfo F. Gámez did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Tolleson: Adolfo F Gamez

Adolfo is originally from Tolleson. He graduated from Tolleson Union High School, then earned his bachelor's degree in history and psychology from  Northern Arizona University. He is married to his wife, Tina.

Adolfo is currently the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations & Development Operations office at Estrella. He also worked as the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations & Development Operations for Estrella Mountain Community College, and the Director of the Southwest Skill Center located on the same campus.

Adolfo F. Gamez is a Tolleson City Council member. He was elected in 1981, and has served 11 terms. He was the vice mayor of Tolleson for 12 years, and then became Tolleson's first elected mayor for 22 years.

As mayor, built a LEED Gold-certified Fire Department and a Leed Silver-certified Police Department.

As mayor, established the Boys and Girls Club in Tolleson, the Esther Angulo Community Center, and secured the land that is currently Veterans Park.

As mayor, supported the Tohono O'odham Nation in building the Desert Diamond Casino.

- As mayor, built a LEED Gold-certified Fire Department and a Leed Silver-certified Police Department.
- As mayor, established the Boys and Girls Club in Tolleson, the Esther Angulo Community Center, and secured the land that is currently Veterans Park.
- As mayor, supported the Tohono O'odham Nation in building the Desert Diamond Casino.

As of June 7, 2025, Adolfo F. Gámez did not have a website or any information online.

As mayor, opposed the construction of the South Mountain Freeway due to the buildings it would have gone through.

- As mayor, opposed the construction of the South Mountain Freeway due to the buildings it would have gone through.

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As of June 20, 2024, Cruzita V. Mendoza did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Tolleson: Cruzita V. Mendoza

Cruzita grew up in Tolleson, and graduated from Tolleson High School. She is married to her husband.

Cruzita has worked as the facilities management supervisor for the Tolleson Union High School District for the past 35 years. She is also the Director of Facilities Assistant.

Cruzita V. Mendoza is currently a Tolleson City Council member. She was appointed in 2023 and is serving her first term.

As of June 7, 2025, Cruzita V. Mendoza did not have a website or any information online.

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- City council members work together with the rest of the city officials to set and implement city policies and priorities. 
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- 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.