Cottonwood Police Chief announces candidacy for Arizona House of Representatives

From undercover cop to chief of police, his impressive career in law enforcement spans over three decades. A tenured and respected leader in his field, Steve has served as a senior manager or chief executive for the past 15 years in four very different organizations. He has an unblemished and accomplished record of public service. Integrity, accountability, and transparency have remained paramount in each organization he has led. A proud resident of Arizona for 30 years, he has a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

“We are currently in a crisis of character. Many whose decisions impact our lives have chosen to turn their backs on those they serve in deference to their own self-interests. My intent is to join those across Arizona and our great Nation in moving the needle back toward the basic concept embraced by our heroes in public safety and military; service above self.”- Steve Gesell

Key platform areas include supporting our police and public safety, election integrity and transparency, border security, protection of First and Second Amendment Rights, quality public education, supporting small businesses and defending Arizonans from government overreach. Steve believes in individual liberty and the magnificence of U.S. Constitution.

Gesell has a well-documented history of highly effective and fearless leadership to include standing up to “cancel culture”. Most importantly, he has been extraordinarily successful in establishing community trust and forming partnerships to address complex quality of life issues, often overcoming challenging political environments.

Steve and his wife Nesa, own a small management consulting company primarily focused on improving team performance and strategic planning. Steve and Nesa have three children. To contact Chief Gesell, sign the electronic petition to get him on the ballot, or learn more about the campaign, visit www.stevegforaz.com or via Facebook at http://facebook.com/stevegforaz