Scott Smith (Arizona politician)

Scott Smith
39th Mayor of Mesa
In office
June 2, 2008 – April 16, 2014
Preceded byKeno Hawker
Succeeded byAlex Finter (acting)
John Giles
71st President of the United States Conference of Mayors
In office
2013–2014
Preceded byMichael Nutter
Succeeded byKevin Johnson
Personal details
Born1956 (age 67–68)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKim Smith
Children3
Alma materBrigham Young University (BS)
Arizona State University (MBA, JD)
WebsiteOfficial 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.