Mark Freeman (politician)
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Mark A. Freeman | |
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Mayor of Mesa | |
Assumed office January 7, 2025 | |
Preceded by | John Giles |
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Political party | Republican |
Website | https://www.mesaaz.gov/Government/Mayor-City-Council/Mayor-Mark-Freeman |
Mark Freeman is an American politician currently serving as the 41st Mayor of Mesa, Arizona. Mark previously represented District 1 on the Mesa City Council from 2017 to 2024[1] and was Vice Mayor from 2019 to 2021.
In the 2024 Mesa mayoral election, Freeman was elected as a non-partisan candidate, defeating[2] former mayor Scott Smith.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Freeman worked as a fireman for 31 years in the Mesa Fire and Medical Department until his retirement in 2011,[4] and is also a small business owner.[5] He and his wife LeeAnn operate the Freeman Corn Patch.[6]
Freeman is a descendant of Mormon pioneer Charles Crismon, one of the founding fathers of Mesa.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Dominguez, Maritza. "Freeman wins Mesa mayoral race, Adams takes District 1 council seat". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Esquivel, Diego (November 15, 2024). "Council member Mark Freeman elected as mayor of Mesa". Mesa Legend. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Chan, Cecilia (August 4, 2024). "It's Smith vs. Freeman for Mesa Mayor". The Mesa Tribune. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Dominguez, Maritza. "'Let's keep this rodeo going': Mark Freeman sworn in as Mesa's 41st mayor". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Barry, Jason (November 21, 2024). "Mesa voters elect familiar face to serve as their new mayor". azfamily.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ "Freeman Corn Patch open in Mesa for the season - Mesa Independent". The Daily Independent at YourValley.net. June 3, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Walsh, Jim (August 25, 2021). "New LDS center in Mesa serves many purposes". The Mesa Tribune. Retrieved March 16, 2025.