Community Endorsements
Mesa City Council races are nonpartisan, and I've always believed local government is where that matters most. The issues facing District 4, such as growth, housing, public safety, and quality of life, don't belong to any party. I'm deeply grateful to have earned support from people across the political spectrum who have dedicated years to serving Mesa in exactly that spirit. Their support reflects the kind of coalition I hope to build as your councilmember.
Chris Glover
District 4 isn’t just where I served as Vice Mayor and Councilmember. It’s home. Five generations of my family have lived in the district, so choosing who represents this district matters deeply to me. When I served District 4, my focus was always on listening to residents and doing what was right for the community. That’s exactly what I see in Nick Willis. Nick understands our district, respects different viewpoints, and brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to leadership. I believe in him, and I’m honored to support Nick Willis for Mesa City Council.
Former District 4 Councilmember and Vice Mayor
Former Mesa City Councilmember Claudia Walters
I've had the privilege of knowing Nick Willis for more than ten years. He is smart, thoughtful, and passionate about helping Mesa be the best it can be. I have watched him listen to others and learn from the information they shared. He doesn't believe he knows everything and he treats the opinions of others with respect. Nick is a man who lives what he believes and he believes in service. He has chaired the City's Museum & Cultural Advisory Board and is a member of the Foundation Board for the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Mesa Historic Preservation Foundation. I've seen him participate in service that helps individuals as well as the larger community. Service is one of his core values. I am happy that he has chosen to serve all of us in Mesa, by running for the City Council. I am pleased to be able to endorse Nick WIllis for Mesa City Council, District Four.
David Luna
I am pleased to endorse Nick Willis as a councilmember on the Mesa City Council. Nick has been a champion for the City serving on multiple boards and committees. Together, we serve on the Arizona Museum of Natural History Board Foundation. On the foundation, he leads the governance committee and has proven himself to be a successful and hard-working board member. He is a thoughtful and an intelligent individual whose contributions have been extremely valuable. Join me in supporting Nick Willis as council member in District 4.
Former City Councilmember
Jenn Duff
I'm proud to endorse Nick Willis for my Mesa City Council seat. With extreme politics increasingly infiltrating local government, District 4 needs a leader who embodies Mesa's family-oriented values, and cares about listening to everyone. Nick's lifetime of community service demonstrates his commitment to listening, learning, and putting residents first. As Mesa continues evolving into one of America's most desirable cities, Nick has the balanced perspective and dedication we need to keep moving forward together.
Mesa City Council District 4 and Former Vice Mayor
Dennis Kavanaugh
Nick Willis has deep family roots in Mesa, a solid track record of public service to the community, a history of extensive engagements with people and businesses in District 4, and broad experience in public policy issues at the local, regional, state and national levels. In other words he would be an exceptional member of the Mesa City Council!
Former Councilmember and Vice Mayor
Lacy Chaffee
I wholeheartedly endorse Nick Willis, an experienced leader who loves Mesa! I value his years of service to our community, his love of the small businesses that make us unique, and his commitment to keeping our city a vibrant place to live and learn.
Mesa Public Schools Governing Board Member 
Courtney Davis
I am proud to support Nick Willis for City Council. I have had the opportunity to see his leadership firsthand while he served as a youth leader for my son, and I have continued to watch his genuine involvement and commitment to our community. Nick cares deeply about people and about the future of our city. His integrity, dedication, and willingness to serve others will make him a strong and thoughtful member of the City Council. I am confident Nick Willis will represent our community well.
Mesa Public Schools Governing Board Member 
Yasser Sanchez
As a community leader and Mesa business owner, I wholeheartedly endorse Nick Willis for Mesa. He is bright, energetic, thoughtful and willing to put the work in order to identify and solve the problems and opportunities facing our community. Join me in supporting his campaign.
Attorney at Law & Community Leader
Mesa City Council District 3, Former Vice Mayor, and local business owner Francisco Heredia
I have spent nearly a decade on the Mesa City Council fighting for working families, small businesses, and communities that too often get left behind. When I look at Nick Willis, I see someone who understands that Mesa’s future has to work for everyone, not just the people who already have a seat at the table. Nick listens, he shows up, and he puts in the work. District 4 will be well served by Nick Willis, and I am proud to endorse him for Mesa City Council
Nick Willis is running because he believes Mesa’s future should work for everyone. That future is dependent on investing in our students today. When we invest in education we make an investment in our economy, our democracy and in each other.
As an effective communicator, collaborator and creative thinker, Nick has the vision and energy to mobilize the financial resources and human talents needed to support the 50,000 students learning in Mesa Public School. He will strengthen the vibrant partnership between Mesa Public Schools and the City of Mesa that provides engaging opportunities for kids and families throughout our community. His dedicated leadership will bring us together: the service organizations, non-profits, faith communities, artists, health institutions, entrepreneurs, public servants, corporations and colleges in meaningful collaboration with schools to best meet the strengths and needs of every student. Strong schools. Strong community.
Nick Willis will work to make the future work for all of us.
Marcie Hutchinson
Mesa Public Schools Governing Board Member, Past
President, 2026 Mesa Woman of the Year 
Jenny Richardson
Mesa 2024 Woman of the Year and Former Mesa Public Schools Governing Board Member I have had the opportunity to serve with Nick over the last several years at a variety of events. I am always impressed by his thoughtful, inclusive approach to building Mesa into the kind of community I want to be part of. He is the kind of servant leader we want shepherding the next great generation in Mesa!