Eric Meyer (politician)

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Eric Meyer
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Meyer in 2024
Member of the ArizonaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 16, 2024
Servingwith Matt Gress

Education

"Investing in our kids must be our state's first priority. Since the beginning of the recession, our state legislature has cut billions from our public schools, resulting in a serious teacher shortage and some of the largest class sizes in the nation. Funding for our state universities has been reduced, resulting in tuition hikes of over 80%, and funding has been eliminated for community colleges in Maricopa and Pima Counties.

With two terms on the Scottsdale School Board and my eight years as a State Representative, I have been an effective voice for our children. I will continue to advocate for the restoration of funding for education -- without raising taxes -- and I will continue to work to ensure that more students graduate from high school with access to higher education and quality jobs right here in Arizona." [5]

Economic development

"We must continue to diversify our economy. I am an advocate for economic sectors that have sustainable, long-term potential, such as high-tech and biotech businesses. Our universities must remain world-class centers for research that also prepare our students for 21st Century jobs; only with an educated workforce, will companies choose to relocate here. As our economy continues to recover, we must invest in Arizona's infrastructure, which will help to promote economic development in all parts of our state, and develop innovative job training programs for Arizonans of all ages. I support improved access in our schools and universities to STEM classes in science, technology, engineering, and math, and I support both tax incentives for targeted research and development, and investments in renewable sources of energy." [6]

Healthcare

"I am an advocate for quality, affordable healthcare for all Arizonans. As an experienced ER physician and Director of Emergency Medicine I know how to be cost-effective in managing healthcare. As a physician in the Legislature and having served as the ranking member of the Health Committee, I have brought my medical experience to the Capitol. My responsibility in helping to set scope of practice guidelines and making safety decisions that impact healthcare workers across our state is one I have taken very seriously. Arizona is facing a physician shortage in the midst of growing healthcare demands and I will advocate for new policies that will help retain graduate medical professionals in our state. I will also continue to represent your interests on issues as varied as concussion awareness, public health policy, and hospital mergers." [7]

Government transparency

"I have introduced legislation the last several sessions that would ban all gifts by lobbyists to Arizona's elected officials. No more free trips. No more free tickets. No more free lunches. Our votes shouldn't be for sale. I believe that all politicians should report all political contributions and their sources. I am opposed to so-called "dark money." We need transparency in who is donating how much to whose campaign. It's time we take back the power from out-of-state special interest groups and put it back in the hands of Arizona's citizens." [8]

Electoral history

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  3. ↑ "Sarah Snell". HonorHealth. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ Thorington, Jakob (August 12, 2024). "Former Democratic lawmaker gets nod to fill House vacancy". AZ Capitol Times. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Dr. Eric Meyer Defends Our Schools". Elect Eric Meyer. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Growth". Elect Eric Meyer. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Healthcare". Elect Eric Meyer. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ethics". Elect Eric Meyer. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2008 General Election - November 4, 2008" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
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