Hugh, Ian

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
City Council
District:
Cactus District
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Phone:
(602) 615-7672
Age:
71
Occupation:
RETIRED
Education:
GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL, GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ASU
Family:
MARRIED TO SHARON FOR 48 YEARS, 2 DAUGHTERS AND 4 GRANDCHILDREN
Religion:
PROTESTANT
Biographical Info:

I was born and raised in Glendale, attended Glendale Elementary schools, Glendale High School, Glendale Community College and ASU.
I am married to Sharon for 48 years, have 2 grown daughters and 4 teenage grandchildren.
I have owned and operated my own businesses for 45 years
Served on the Glendale Union High School board for 8 years
I have been a member of Glendale Rotary for 45 years and am a past President
Served on various boards and commissions for the city over the years
I am active in my church – Glendale New Life Community Church
Retired 2 years ago from business
Have served on the Glendale City Council 1986-1991 and 2012 to current
Currently serving as Vice Mayor of the Glendale City Council

Statement:

I am running for re-election to continue keeping the city on the path of success that we have enjoyed over the past 12 years. My priority
would be continuing to maintain our fiscal responsibility with our highest rated bonds. That allows us the ability to invest our money into things like parks and road maintenance while still maintaining our high quality of public safety.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Providing benefits and services such as free housing to undocumented migrants at taxpayer expense. O
2. Allowing all parents to use tax credits and taxpayer funded empowerment scholarship accounts to enable their children to attend any private school, homeschool, or online academy of their choice. S
3. Interpreting the 2nd Amendment as protecting an individual’s right to keep and bear arms. S
4. Using taxpayer funds to support any organization that performs, promotes, or provides referrals for abortion. O
5. Amending the Arizona State Constitution to grant a fundamental right to every individual to an abortion. O
6. Providing tax breaks to certain industries over others. O
7. Adding "sexual orientation," "gender identity," or "gender expression" to the protected classes of race, religion, age, sex, and ancestry in nondiscrimination ordinances. O
8. Allowing parents to seek professional counseling for their minor child with same-sex attraction or gender identity issues. S
9. Enhancing penalties for leading and participation in organized retail theft rings. S
10. Permitting individuals and businesses to not provide services or promote ideas that violate their moral or religious beliefs. S