1on1 with Scottsdale City Council candidate Jan Dubauskas as primary looms
By Terrance Thornton | Digital Free Press
Local Scottsdale voters will decide from a field of nine candidates who will fill three seats at Scottsdale City Council during the Tuesday, July 30, primary election.
The city of Scottsdale is hosting a primary election to elect a mayor and three members of Scottsdale City Council whereas for a candidate to win outright in the July primary election they would have to receive the majority of ballots cast, election officials tell the Digital Free Press.
For races still in contention, a November general election will be held to decide those races, election officials say.
In the event it is necessary, the Digital Free Press is hosting two (2) general election debates — one that will feature candidates for City Council, the other a focus on candidates for the station of mayor. Each debate will be streamed and air live on cable access television:
- Scottsdale City Council candidates who emerge from the existing field of nine (9) will face-off during a debate hosted from high Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
- Scottsdale mayoral candidates who emerge from the existing field of three (3) will face-off during a debate hosted from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Candidates for Scottsdale City Council are:
- Tammy Caputi
- Stephen Casares
- Jan Dubauskas
- Tom Durham
- Mason Gates
- Adam Kwasman
- Justin Laos
- Robert “Bob” Lettieri
- Maryann McAllen
Part of the existing field is Jan Dubauskas who is seeking his first term at Scottsdale City Council.
1on1 with Scottsdale City Council candidate Jan Dubauskas as primary looms
The Digital Free Press reached out to Ms. Dubauskas to better understand what she believes to be the No. 1 issue facing her community — and, if elected, what she intends to do about it.
Ms. Dubauskas talks about how she will work collaboratively with her peers and what she thinks is the best reason to become an elected member of Scottsdale City Council. This is what she had to say:
*What is the No. 1 problem facing City Hall and how did this problem emerge in your opinion?
Scottsdale is an incredible city, with smart and engaged residents who care about their city government. The number one problem facing Scottsdale’s City Hall is its out of touch leadership that is telling residents their opinions and views don’t matter.
Ensconced in meetings, national reports, committees, and political pressure, many on council have lost touch with the residents. And have made some decisions that are out of step with our community values.
*If elected, what will you do to cure this issue?
The most important thing a councilwoman can do is stay focused on and connected with the residents of Scottsdale. When the residents are the reason (not some new idea, not some donor, not some government goodie), and when residents are the focus, we all win.
*As a Scottsdale resident, how will you work toward common goals atop the local dais to ensure the exceptional quality of life?
It’s important to have an open and honest dialog with council colleagues about our resident-friendly vision for Scottsdale. We will succeed when we are working together, sharpening ideas, and collaborating on common ground —- all while putting our residents first.
*What do think is the best reason to be a member of City Council?
Scottsdale is an incredible city! And we have the best, most actively engaged residents in the Valley. It will be a true joy to represent such a unique and charming city.
