Key Facts
Background
Thomas McGuire graduated with a BA in Geology from the University of Rochester and a MAT, Geology Education from Binghamton University of the State University of New York [4]. McGuire has served on the Cave Creek Town Council from 2005-2009 and from 2012 to the present [5]. He is a retired department chairman from Briarcliff High School and a science education author [4] at AMSCO [7].
Key Issues
Community
McGuire believes in increasing financial support to organizations [4] and having special events to bring in income [3]. He believes in maintaining a Western Town Core [11].
Environment
McGuire supports securing open space for natural habitats [3] and working on trails [11]. McGuire has worked with the rezoning of four large land preservation areas and believes in maintaining the rural desert lifestyle [4].
Budget
McGuire does not support a property tax and supports proper financial management to provide fire, emergency services, and water supplies [6]. McGuire believes in promoting local businesses to aid in the repaying of town debt and building credit for Cave Creek [3].
Communication
McGuire supports making decisions with the councils in public view to increase communication about Cave Creek’s projects [4].
Water
McGuire believes in selling the Desert Hills Water System [6] and supports the Phoenix Interconnect to increase water security. He supports water conservation [4] and voter approval of the General Plan for potable water supplies and efficient wastewater infrastructure [11].
Housing
McGuire supports low-density rural development [11] and limited housing development by enforcing codes for homes and businesses [6].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.
Sources
1 Town Council | Cave Creek, AZ – Official Site
2 NPR
7 Linkedin
9 Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
11 Sonoran News