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Geoff Barnes for Scottsdale City Council

A decade coaching lacrosse. Real experience inside City Hall. Ready to go to work for Scottsdale.

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Meet Geoff

I'm Geoff Barnes. After graduating from Gonzaga Prep in Spokane, I came to Arizona for Grand Canyon University, where I played lacrosse and earned my degree in Sports Management.

I've spent the years since coaching lacrosse, working inside city government, and helping run local campaigns. Today I work in the office of Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky.

I'm running for City Council to keep Scottsdale a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Education

2015
Grand Canyon UniversityGraduated, Sports Management. Played on the GCU lacrosse team.
2011
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolGraduated, Spokane, Washington

Government experience

Now
Office of the Mayor, City of ScottsdaleWorking with Mayor Lisa Borowsky
Spring 2014
City Hall intern, City of PhoenixPhoenix City Council District 2 office

Campaign experience

2024
Lisa Borowsky for Mayor of Scottsdale
2013
Michael Cannon for Spokane City CouncilSpokane, Washington

Zoning

What we build, and where we build it, shapes every neighborhood in Scottsdale. Here's where I stand.

High-density housing and office space

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Entertainment district and hotels

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Short-term rentals

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Starter homes for families

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Water conservation

Every decision about Scottsdale's future runs through our water supply.

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Big business development

How Scottsdale grows its economy, and who that growth works for.

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Sports tourism

Big events bring visitors to our hotels, restaurants, and shops, and put Scottsdale in front of the whole country. I'll back the events that already make us famous and work to bring new ones here.

The WM Phoenix Open

I'm all in on the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. It's one of the most famous weeks in golf and one of the biggest weeks of the year for our local businesses. I'll work with organizers, neighbors, and city staff to keep it running smoothly and keep it in Scottsdale.

Polo in Scottsdale

I love the polo match. It's a signature Scottsdale day out, and exactly the kind of event that shows visitors what makes our city different from anywhere else.

The lacrosse capital of the Southwest

I played lacrosse at Grand Canyon University and have coached for ten years, from youth players to box lacrosse. I'm making Scottsdale the lacrosse capital of the Southwest, with more clinics, camps, and tournaments, and a world-class professional event at WestWorld. My goal is to bring the Premier Lacrosse League to Scottsdale.

Community engagement

A campaign should leave Scottsdale better than it found it. Here's how to pitch in with me.

Old Town cleanup

Help pick up trash in Old Town and keep the heart of Scottsdale looking its best. Sign up and we'll send you the date, meeting spot, and what to bring.

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Youth mentorship program

Connecting Scottsdale kids with adults who can help them with school, sports, and what comes next. Sign up to mentor or to hear when the program launches.

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Small business networking

Networking events for Scottsdale small-business owners to meet each other, trade referrals, and tell me what the city can do better.

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Volunteer with the campaign

Tell us how you'd like to help and we'll be in touch.

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Help put me on the ballot.

To get on the ballot for Scottsdale City Council, I need signatures from at least 1,000 registered Scottsdale voters. If you're registered to vote in Scottsdale, you can sign online in a few minutes through E-Qual, the Arizona Secretary of State's secure petition system.

  1. Open my petitionUse the button on this page.
  2. Confirm you're a registered voterE-Qual checks your information against Arizona's voter rolls.
  3. SignYour signature goes straight to my petition. That's it.

Donate

This campaign runs on neighbors chipping in.

Your contribution pays for yard signs, walk lists, and the events where I get to meet Scottsdale voters face to face. Every amount helps, and it goes further than you think in a local race.