Peoria Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Art Miller
Candidate for Mayor
Art Miller is running for mayor of Peoria in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michael Finn.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer Peoria police chief who led the department for five years before announcing his retirement in 2023. He briefly served as Goodyear's interim police chief and spent more than 30 years with the Los Angeles Police Department.
- Endorsed by
- Citizens for Smart Growth; AFSCME (American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees) League of Women Voters VOTE411
- Campaign website
- www.millerformayor.org
Where Art Miller stands: positions on the record
Budget1 sourced position
Says his first fiscal priority is a forensic audit of the city's spending and accounts.
“I think the first priority is to get a clear understanding of where the city's money is being used through a forensic financial audit of the city's spending and accounts.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
Downtown1 sourced position
answer to The Arizona Republic candidate questionnaire
Cites $15 million spent on a restaurant and the $1.4 million Digital Water Tower as examples of what he calls egregious spending.
“Examples of egregious spending include $15 million for construction and interior furnishings (including the kitchen sink!) for a 6,600 square-foot restaurant.”
Own statementThe Arizona Republic (via Modesto Bee) · Sep 17, 2026
General Plan1 sourced position
answer to The Arizona Republic candidate questionnaire
Says he would deviate from the voter-approved General Plan only after an unexpected catastrophic event.
“The only time I would deviate from a voter-approved General Plan would be the occurrence of an unexpected catastrophic event that would negatively impact Peoria families.”
Own statementThe Arizona Republic (via Modesto Bee) · Sep 17, 2026
Water1 sourced position
Would ensure residents are served with water before industrial or manufacturing users enter the city.
“I would continue this practice and ensure that before any industrial or manufacturing enters our city that our citizens will be served with water resources first.”
Own statementLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
Development fees1 sourced position
Would significantly cut commercial and residential impact fees and raise industrial impact fees.
“I will significantly decrease commercial and residential impact fees and increase industrial impact fees.”
Own statementArt Miller for Peoria Mayor
Public safety1 sourced position
Would shift from police helicopter pilots toward drones and the Real-Time Crime Center.
Own statementArt Miller for Peoria Mayor
Transparency1 sourced position
Would launch a "Taxpayer Tracking" system showing how city money is spent on projects and operations.
Own statementArt Miller for Peoria Mayor
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