Craig Jones
Buckeye, Arizona

Buckeye needs Jackie Meck
What if Buckeye were growing at a phenomenal rate?

What if Buckeye's town government had an annual operating budget of over $200 million and over 500 employees?

What if Buckeye was going to face a myriad of vital political, economical, environmental, developmental, organizational and social challenges over the next several years?

What if Buckeye needed change?

What if Buckeye still had a chance, with the right leadership, to successfully manage the growth and challenges that are before us?

What if Buckeye desperately needed an experienced, here-for-the-long-haul mayor?

Well, Buckeye, all these "what ifs" are real and upon us!

Buckeye's next mayor must respect the past enough to learn from it and yet know that we do not want to repeat it. The mayor must be a seasoned leader with the wisdom, grace and vision to guide us through the many challenges we are currently facing as well as the ones yet to come. The mayor must establish priorities and lead us forward with a focused plan that targets change where it is needed most.

I am convinced that Jackie Meck has just the skill set Buckeye needs. He has successfully managed a governmental entity, so he understands the nuances of the business of government. He has firsthand knowledge of the political processes and players in the West Valley, the state Capitol and even Arizona's elected officials serving in Washington, D.C.

He and his family have a long history of serving Buckeye, including Jackie's years of announcing at parades, community events, demolition derbies and the like. Jackie's proven leadership abilities, experience, energy, integrity, passion for the communities and availability make him the perfect candidate to lead Buckeye through our best years yet.

It all adds up. Buckeye needs Jackie Meck as our next mayor.

Craig Jones
Buckeye