Douglas Everett

Douglas Everett earned a high school diploma from Arlington High School and a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 1986. Everett's career experience includes working as an electrical engineer.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have dedicated many years to community service in various roles: youth chess club coach, Boy Scout leader, merit badge counselor, mentor through Big Brothers, and campaign manager. I was an electrical engineer for 37 years in the aerospace industry. My father, a former U. S. Air Force pilot, inspired me to fly high and see the big picture. I did that by obtaining a pilot license shortly after graduating Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. I also serve my church as an usher and as its Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

As an engineer, and seeing the big picture, I focus on solving complex problems and ensuring systems, like policy making for Arizona, operate safely and reliably, not engaging in political bickering.

Arizona families need high paying Jobs, Opportunities, and Safety.

JOBS:

I will strengthen Arizona’s economy, improve infrastructure, support dependable energy including SMRs, encourage water management, and embrace fiscal responsibility leading to overall affordability. I support eliminating meaningless regulations.OPPORTUNITIES:

I will work with federal and local colleagues for efficient solutions. Your taxpayer dollars will be wisely spent with transparency, with some coming back to LD18. I support quality education while preserving funding choices for families. Attaining Eagle Scout, I believe strongly in service, responsibility, and helping our next generation succeed, thus encouraging long-term investments. I will also provide tools to strengthen families along their core values.SAFETY:

I encourage closer DPS cooperation with federal and local security agencies, resulting in stronger law enforcement thereby reducing crime. I would adequately fund ADOT for safer roads and airports. Cyclists’ and motorists’ teeth should not chatter.

Election integrity and ballot security are essential to a representative government. I support ensuring only U.S. Citizens vote with minimum intermediaries. There should be a secret ballot. I oppose ballot harvesting.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Funded by Clean Elections, my responsibility is to the LD18 constituents - not large donors. Good ideas deserve support, independent of your party affiliation. I rationalize my decisions. I am results oriented, not politically oriented.

I am well-organized and responsible, which are necessity characteristics for efficiency. Efficiency saves money. I work well with others. I will work across the aisle in the Senate and with my cohorts in the House, and cohorts at the federal and local levels.

Let’s meet on the campaign trail (schedule on my website). Strengthen your voice. Vote for DOUGLAS EVERETT, the 6’7” APPROACHABLE candidate.