Peoria Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael Finn
Candidate for Mayor
Michael Finn is running for mayor of Peoria in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Art Miller.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayPeoria councilmember for the Palo Verde District for more than a decade, now serving as vice mayor. He is on the executive leadership team of a commercial heating and cooling company and was chief financial officer of the Peoria Unified School District.
- Endorsed by
- Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell; Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan; state Reps. David Livingston, Tony Rivero, Lisa Fink and Beverly Pingerelli; state Sens. Frank Carroll and Kevin Payne; Mayor Jason Beck; Councilmembers Matt Bullock, Jennifer Crawford, Jon Edwards and Rick Stokes; William L Patena; UPFFA Local 493 & PFFA; National Association of Police Organizations; WeSERV; Home Builders Association of Central Arizona Finn for Mayor
- Campaign website
- www.finnformayor.com
Councilmember Michael Finn is seeking to be mayor and Councilmember Denette Dunn is not running for reelection, so the city is guaranteed at least two new elected leaders. The Arizona Republic (archived) · Jun 19, 2026
Where Michael Finn stands: positions on the record
Housing and growth2 sourced positions
Voted yes on changing the General Plan for 17 acres near Cibola Vista from 2-5 to 12+ homes per acre, for a 302-unit apartment complex (passed 6-1, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Peoria · Dec 16, 2025
Voted yes on the Middle Housing zoning code amendment, Ordinance 2025-29 (passed 7-0, November 2025).
Council voteCity of Peoria · Nov 18, 2025
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the $1.185 billion Fiscal Year 2027 final budget (passed 7-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Peoria · May 19, 2026
Downtown1 sourced position
Voted yes on the city's development and lease agreement with Jefferson House for downtown restaurant, retail and event space (passed 7-0, April 2024).
Council voteCity of Peoria · Apr 2, 2024
Water2 sourced positions
answer to The Arizona Republic candidate questionnaire
Calls water planning Peoria's biggest long-term challenge and would push to diversify the city's water sources.
“Water planning and long-term sustainability remain Peoria's most significant challenges.”
Own statementThe Arizona Republic (via Modesto Bee) · Sep 17, 2026
Voted yes on placing the Rose Valley Water Company franchise agreement on the November 2026 ballot (passed 7-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Peoria · Apr 21, 2026
General Plan1 sourced position
answer to The Arizona Republic candidate questionnaire
Says the General Plan should guide decisions but can be amended; a compelling public benefit that could not have been anticipated would sway him most.
“The General Plan represents the aspirational goals and vision of the community and should serve as the foundation for decision-making.”
Own statementThe Arizona Republic (via Modesto Bee) · Sep 17, 2026
Economic development1 sourced position
His campaign says he voted for the city's purchase of 834 acres in the Peoria Innovation Core.
Own statementFinn for Mayor
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Peoria City Council, Palo Verde District, in 2022 (won).
Own statementMaricopa County Elections · Nov 8, 2022
What Michael Finn said vs. how Michael Finn voted
Water
In their words
Calls water planning Peoria's biggest long-term challenge and would push to diversify the city's water sources.
Sep 17, 2026 ·answer to The Arizona Republic candidate questionnaire ·The Arizona Republic (via Modesto Bee) · Sep 17, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on placing the Rose Valley Water Company franchise agreement on the November 2026 ballot (passed 7-0, April 2026).
Apr 21, 2026 ·City of Peoria · Apr 21, 2026
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