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Mark Freeman (politician)

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Mark A. Freeman
Mayor of Mesa
Assumed office
January 7, 2025
Preceded byJohn Giles
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Websitehttps://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

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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

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  1. ^ Dominguez, Maritza. "Freeman wins Mesa mayoral race, Adams takes District 1 council seat". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Esquivel, Diego (November 15, 2024). "Council member Mark Freeman elected as mayor of Mesa". Mesa Legend. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  3. ^ Chan, Cecilia (August 4, 2024). "It's Smith vs. Freeman for Mesa Mayor". The Mesa Tribune. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  4. ^ Dominguez, Maritza. "'Let's keep this rodeo going': Mark Freeman sworn in as Mesa's 41st mayor". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  5. ^ Barry, Jason (November 21, 2024). "Mesa voters elect familiar face to serve as their new mayor". azfamily.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  6. ^ "Freeman Corn Patch open in Mesa for the season - Mesa Independent". The Daily Independent at YourValley.net. June 3, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  7. ^ Walsh, Jim (August 25, 2021). "New LDS center in Mesa serves many purposes". The Mesa Tribune. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Mesa
2025–present
Incumbent