Mike Pastor has made his decision to enter the race to represent by running for District 2 Gila County Supervisor.
Mr. Pastor is a life-long resident of Gila County, a graduate of Northern Arizona University & a veteran of the United States Army. Having served 9 years on governing boards, over 25 years of volunteerism & community service in Gila County, he has an established record of integrity & accountability.
Pastor cites that his first responsibility as county supervisor is to improve services to the taxpayers of Gila County by improving efficiency & cost containment of county services. In addition, Pastor is committed to identifying & implementing a viable plan for economic development by partnering with other government entities, the mining industry, & the cattle growers in order to foster growth & stabilize our economic base throughout Gila County.
Pastor recognizes the need for & supports multiple use of public lands. He understands the complexities of land usage in our county & the importance of continuously working with the federal & state governments in order to provide for recreation, mining, ranching, to acquire land for economic growth & to provide for affordable housing. “A critical challenge for all of us in Gila County is the lack of privately owned land. Only 3% of the land in Gila County is privately owned. We must work to find solutions to this long-standing issue. I have experience working with the state legislature & believe that my experience working with lawmakers in Arizona will move us toward solutions”, notes Pastor.
“During the past 5 months I have walked throughout District 2 of Gila County & met with a number of groups & the concerns are real; the taxpayers of Gila County do not feel as though their concerns are being heard, they want a more responsive county government”, states Pastor. Mike also pledges to be available for his constituents to meet with him on a regular basis in his office or at community meetings.
Pastor is married to the former Linda DeAnda, his wife of 35 years. Together, they have 3 grown children & 7 grandchildren. Mike has been active in community activities helping others his entire adult life. He & his wife are active members of Holy Angels & Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Churches. Pastor is also a member of the American Legion, Henry Berry Post #4.