Scott Smith | |
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39th Mayor of Mesa | |
In office June 2, 2008 – April 16, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Keno Hawker |
Succeeded by | Alex Finter (acting) John Giles |
71st President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
In office 2013–2014 | |
Preceded by | Michael Nutter |
Succeeded by | Kevin Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | 1956 (age 67–68) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kim Smith |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University (BS) Arizona State University (MBA, JD) |
Website | Official Facebook |
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.