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Robyn earned her master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University.

Robyn has been working in autism treatment for the past 20 years. She previously worked as a clinical director for Pinnacle Autism Therapy, LLC and the Director of Behavioral Services at EBS Healthcare. She is also the director and owner of Autism Study Tutors.

Robyn Marian's campaign for mayor of Fountain Hills is her first run for public office.

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

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Gerry earned a financial paraplanner certification after completing 5 years of night school. 

Gerry has nearly 40 years of experience in banking and finance, where he specialized in lending and established a Financial Planning Center.

Gerry Friedel has served on the Town Council and the SPAC for nearly 5 years.

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Plans to form an Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) to address empty storefronts and commercial spaces with strategies that meet the Town's needs and support smart solutions.

Supports applying conservative economic principles for fiscal responsibility in the town.

Supports and encourages shopping at local businesses.

- Plans to form an Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) to address empty storefronts and commercial spaces with strategies that meet the Town's needs and support smart solutions.
- Supports applying conservative economic principles for fiscal responsibility in the town.
- Supports and encourages shopping at local businesses.

Supports the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, believing it will be a valuable resource for students and residents, and will attract visitors to support local businesses.

Believes in preserving a "friendly, small-town atmosphere" with parks, recreational activities, and security. Supports maintaining community services without "big-city problems."

- Supports the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, believing it will be a valuable resource for students and residents, and will attract visitors to support local businesses.
- Believes in preserving a "friendly, small-town atmosphere" with parks, recreational activities, and security. Supports maintaining community services without "big-city problems."

As of June 7, 2025, Gerry Friedel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the Central Arizona Project for water.

- Supports the Central Arizona Project for water.

Believes public safety is crucial, emphasizing "excellent response times," neighborhood patrols, watch groups, and expanding the posse.

- Believes public safety is crucial, emphasizing "excellent response times," neighborhood patrols, watch groups, and expanding the posse.

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Ginny has lived in Fountain Hills since 1983. She has a  husband, 3 children and grandchildren. She graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. 

Ginny previously worked as the program coordinator for the Arizona U.S. Attorney's Office, and as the assistant director of legislative affairs for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ. 

Ginny Dickey is currently the mayor of Fountain Hills. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her second term. Prior to this, she served for 8 years (2 terms) on the Fountain Hills Town Council. She was elected in 2006 and served until 2014. She also served 8 years (2 terms) on the Fountain Hills Unified School District Board of Education. She was elected in 1994 and served until 2002. During her tenure, she was elected twice as the board's president.

As of June 7, 2025, Ginny Dickey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Joseph and his late wife, Ava, were married for over 63 years. They have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. 

Joseph has been the owner of several businesses since 1980. Previously, he worked as a special agent in the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, and as a police officer in Washington, DC, and Las Vegas, NV. 

Joseph Arpaio previously ran for mayor of Fountain Hills in 2022, but did not win. He previously served as the sheriff of Maricopa County for 24 years, after being elected to 6 4-year terms. He was the longest-serving elected Sheriff in the county's history.

Supports pro-business policies for economic growth.

Wants to increase tourism in Fountain Hills.

Plans to "scrutinize spending habits, conducting audits, advocating for consolidation and reorganizing where needed to optimize efficiency and save taxpayers dollars."

The candidate's website says, "Arpaio is proud that every year as Sheriff, he returned millions of dollars from his nearly 350 million-dollar budget back to the people/taxpayers due to his good management principles."

- Supports pro-business policies for economic growth.
- Wants to increase tourism in Fountain Hills.
- Plans to "scrutinize spending habits, conducting audits, advocating for consolidation and reorganizing where needed to optimize efficiency and save taxpayers dollars."
- The candidate's website says, "Arpaio is proud that every year as Sheriff, he returned millions of dollars from his nearly 350 million-dollar budget back to the people/taxpayers due to his good management principles."

As of June 7, 2025, Joseph Arpaio’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in strong enforcement of drug laws and border security. As head of the DEA in Arizona and Texas, gained expertise in public safety and border issues.

Believes in strong enforcement of drug laws and border security, and gained expertise in public safety and border issues while heading the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

As Sheriff, established unique programs including building new jails, a sheriff’s academy, and a state-of-the-art 911 center. Believes in enhancing public safety infrastructure and resources.

As Sheriff, established unique programs including building new jails, a sheriff’s academy, and a state-of-the-art 911 center.

As Sheriff, prioritized hiring veterans and created a special housing unit with programs for veterans dealing with issues like PTSD and anger management.

As Sheriff, implemented educational and drug rehabilitation programs in jail to reduce recidivism. Supports initiatives aimed at improving public safety through education and rehabilitation.

Supports initiatives aimed at improving public safety through education and rehabilitation, and implemented educational and drug rehabilitation programs in jail to reduce recidivism as sheriff.

As Sheriff, organized a volunteer posse to assist with search and rescue, traditional police work, and special operations, saving the county millions annually. Supports using armed volunteers to combat crime, drug trafficking, and violence.

As Sheriff, organized a volunteer posse to assist with search and rescue, traditional police work, and special operations, saving the county millions annually, demonstrating support for the use of armed volunteers to combat crime, drug trafficking, and violence.

As Sheriff, Arpaio reduced crime through "hard-hitting enforcement methods" and tackled controversial issues like illegal immigration and government corruption. Believes in strong law enforcement to ensure public safety.

As Sheriff, reduced crime through "hard-hitting enforcement methods" and tackled controversial issues like illegal immigration and government corruption.

As Sheriff, created the nation’s largest Tent City Jail for convicted inmates, highlighting his tough stance on crime and incarceration. Believes in strict law enforcement and controversial measures to maintain public safety.

As Sheriff, created the nation’s largest Tent City Jail for convicted inmates, highlighting his tough stance on crime and incarceration, believing in strict law enforcement and controversial measures to maintain public safety.

- Believes in strong enforcement of drug laws and border security, and gained expertise in public safety and border issues while heading the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
- As Sheriff, established unique programs including building new jails, a sheriff’s academy, and a state-of-the-art 911 center.
- As Sheriff, prioritized hiring veterans and created a special housing unit with programs for veterans dealing with issues like PTSD and anger management.
- Supports initiatives aimed at improving public safety through education and rehabilitation, and implemented educational and drug rehabilitation programs in jail to reduce recidivism as sheriff.
- As Sheriff, organized a volunteer posse to assist with search and rescue, traditional police work, and special operations, saving the county millions annually, demonstrating support for the use of armed volunteers to combat crime, drug trafficking, and violence.
- As Sheriff, reduced crime through "hard-hitting enforcement methods" and tackled controversial issues like illegal immigration and government corruption.
- As Sheriff, created the nation’s largest Tent City Jail for convicted inmates, highlighting his tough stance on crime and incarceration, believing in strict law enforcement and controversial measures to maintain public safety.

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor serves as the city's ambassador to visitors and during community events. 
- Most Arizona mayors are elected to four-year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 