Brigette Peterson is an American politician serving as the current mayor of Gilbert, Arizona.[1][2]
Biography
Peterson is a 1982 graduate of Hudson Catholic High School in Hudson, Massachusetts.[3] She moved to Gilbert in 1995 and in 2000 she applied and was appointed as an alternate for Gilberts planning commission.[4] In 2014, she was one of seven candidates competing for four at-large seats on the Gilbert Town Council.[5][6] Peterson was previously a member of town council[7] and the town's planning commission.[8][9] In 2013 the town of Gilbert honored Peterson with the Volunteer of the Year award.[10] In 2018, she had served as the Vice-mayor of Gilbert, Arizona.[11] Peterson was elected mayor in the 2020 election and has served since 2021.[12] As a comparatively underfunded candidate, her campaign (during the COVID-19 pandemic) relied heavily on social media.[13] In 2023 Peterson testified against a proposed state law that would strip cities of some zoning authority.[14]
References
- ^ Lockhart, Emma (21 October 2022). "Gilbert residents kicked out of council meeting while holding signs taking legal action". Azfamily. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ Schwenk, Katya (August 5, 2021). "'Tyrannical' Gilbert Mayor Under Fire for Proposed Limits to Public Comment". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ Malachowski, Jeff (January 18, 2021). "Former Marlborough, Hudson resident sworn in as mayor of Gilbert, Arizona". The MetroWest Daily News.
- ^ Chan, Cecilia (January 4, 2021). "For new mayor, Gilbert was love at first sight". Gilbert Sun News. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ Scott, Luci (June 14, 2014). "Council Hopefuls tout their strategies". Arizona Republic – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Scott, Luci (July 25, 2014). "Brigette Peterson". Arizona Republic. pp. A3, A4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Scott, Luci (2023-04-09). "4 of 7 council seats are up for grabs". Arizona Republic. pp. A3. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ Hernandez, Cindy (29 Sep 2004). "Leader explains planning panels role". Arizona Republic. p. 236. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ "Gilbert mayor answers anonymous text campaign against commuter rail". The Daily Independent at YourValley.net. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ "Gilbert to honor community contributors". Arizona Republic. October 30, 2012. ProQuest 1461361116. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- ^ "Staff Directory List | Town of Gilbert, Arizona". www.gilbertaz.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ Bowling, Joshua (9 Oct 2021). "Gilbert Mayor did not violate ethics code". Arizona Republic. pp. A9.
- ^ Steinbach, Alison (July 25, 2020). "What the candidates in Gilbert's mayoral race stand for". Arizona Republic. ProQuest 2426767683.
- ^ Christie, Bob (February 9, 2023). Spitz, Jill Jorden (ed.). "Bill would bypass local zoning rules". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
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