Joshua Ayala

Joshua Ayala was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He earned an associate degree from Brigham Young University–Idaho in 2019. His career experience includes working as a business executive.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in Laveen, Arizona. I went to Rosevelt District School Southwest. I am married with two children. I have owned a financial services company for 10 years and have been in financial services for 21 years. I believe in God. I am very passionate about the community and love to serve it, which is why I am running for the State Senate.

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?

Unity is important because, growing up in these areas, being a mixed-race individual had many struggles, including segregation. I know we can improve unity with effort from the community, programs, and awareness.Family, which I believe is the cornerstone of the community in which I am a fifth-generation Arizonan, Increasing programs and events surrounding family togetherness are vital to a healthy, growing community.Safety is vital to our area as drug use and homelessness increase. My focus is to work with city officials to increase policing. I have experienced firsthand when my home was broken into and many things stolen, with the police taking 3 hours or more to show up in South Phoenix. When I was a resident of Awatukee, my niece accidentally dialed the police, and they were there in under 5 minutes. I will work hard for the community so that we get the same response time and treatment as the example I gave.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxes

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my Dad. He is consistent who he is whether you like him or don’t. He believes in being fair and doing the right thing.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Leadership and self deception

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity we must be honest in our personal and business dealings.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Leadership, Integrity and Accountability.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Hear the people and implement fixing there concerns.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy that I was fair and trustworthy.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I can’t recall at this time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

T Bone steakhouse on 19th ave and dobbins as a bus boy. I can’t remember how long I had it.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Leadership and Self Deception it has taught me to think and look outside of me.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Hercules

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Heartland by George Straight

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Helping the wrong people.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

They should work in unity and fairness

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Economy and taxes

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes we should understand everyone that has different views.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No, but I did respect John McCain

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes US senate

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I have not heard one but look forward to hearing one

Tell us your favorite joke.

What do you get with a brown chicken and brown cow. You have to ask me in person the answer.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

I would have to understand this more to give a good answer.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

We need to look at the police hiring process and adjust accordingly that we can increase interest in citizens wanting to be police officers

What committees interest you?

Finance

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We should be on the same page on every dollar spent and why.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I think any process can be improved and would need to dissect the current one to improve it.