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Thomas “Tom” M. Simplot (born 30 January 1961) is an American politician and currently serves as a Phoenix, Arizona City Council member. He was first elected to the Phoenix City Council in 2003[1] in a special election to replace outgoing council member Phil Gordon. He was re-elected to four-year terms on the City Council in 2005 and 2009. In January 2009, Simplot was unanimously voted by his fellow council members to serve as vice mayor[2]. He represents District 4 on the Phoenix City Council, covering much of central Phoenix and extending into west Phoenix.[3] Simplot is the first and only openly gay individual to serve on the Phoenix City Council.[4]

In addition to his position on the Phoenix City Council, Simplot is President/CEO of the Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA), a trade association for Arizona’s apartment and rental housing industry.[5] He is also an attorney and licensed realtor.[6] He has worked in public service at the state and county levels as a senior advisor to former Arizona Governor Fife Symington and as chief of staff to former Maricopa County Supervisor Betsey Bayless.[7]

Simplot is a longtime resident of Phoenix and a native of Ottumwa, Iowa. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University and his law degree from University of Iowa.[8]

References

  1. ^ http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/20130108phoenix-councilman-tom-simplot-wont-seek-re-election.html
  2. ^ http://phoenix.gov/news/district4/011409simplot.html
  3. ^ "Councilman Tom Simplot, District 4". City of Phoenix. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  4. ^ Gullickson, Glenn (8 January 2013). "Tom Simplot won't seek re-election to Phoenix City Council". Echo Magazine. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  5. ^ http://tomsimplot.com/about/
  6. ^ http://tomsimplot.com/about/
  7. ^ Hansen, Kristena (14 December 2012). "Executive Profile: Tom Simplot". Phoenix Business Journal. p. 28. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  8. ^ Hansen, Kristena (14 December 2012). "Executive Profile: Tom Simplot". Phoenix Business Journal. p. 28. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
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