Behind the Scenes of Running for Mayor: A Conversation with Matt Evans
Release Date: 12/06/2024
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info_outlineWelcome to the AZREIA Show, hosted by Mike Del Prete, Executive Director of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Evans, a recent mayoral candidate for Phoenix, the fifth largest city in the United States. Matt shares the challenges and insights from his candidacy, reflecting on the sacrifices, media hurdles, and support dynamics he faced. Despite running as an underdog, Matt garnered significant support and raised awareness about city leadership. Matt also reveals his future political aspirations and introduces his new initiative, Take Back Phoenix, aimed at fostering community involvement and transparency in city governance.
Key Takeaways:
02:46 Matt Evans' Motivation to Run for Mayor
03:22 Challenges of Running Against an Incumbent
05:37 Campaign Strategies and Media Hurdles
06:45 Election Results and Reflections
18:18 Family Sacrifices and Grassroots Support
20:39 Republican Party Support and Endorsements
26:07 Lessons Learned and Future Plans
29:42 Announcing the Take Back Phoenix Movement
33:51 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
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