Mendoza, Mary Ann

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
State House
District:
9
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Phone:
(480) 695-6521
Occupation:
Realtor
Education:
Trade School
Family:
4 children (1 deceased) and 8 grandchildren
Religion:
Christian
Biographical Info:

I’m an Angel Mom, whose son, Sgt. Brandon Mendoza, was tragically killed on May 12th, 2014, by an illegal alien who was driving while intoxicated/high. That’s one of the reasons I bring so much attention to supporting our law enforcement and halting illegal immigration. I am the Founder of Angel Moms and Angel Families. Since Brandon was killed, I have been a voice for Angel Families across our country, working with Governors, Congressional members and even Presidents to bring more awareness to the dangers associated with open borders.

I am an Arizona native, born right here in Mesa into a military family (my father served in the Air Force). I have a son in the Army retiring in Jan after serving 22 years. I have 4 children (1 deceased) and 8 grandchildren. I have been a realtor for 40+ years and have loved helping buyers find their dream home!

Statement:

Halting illegal immigration is absolutely necessary to the future of our country/state because of the unvetted people from all over the world entering our country which brings increased violence, crime, the fentanyl epidemic, and the billions of dollars illegal immigration costs Arizona each year (that could/should be going to our schools, health care, infrastructure), and this is clearly a top priority. We also need to undo the damage being done by left-wing economic policies – high inflation, high gas and food prices, high interest and mortgage rates, and a stagnant economy. I’ll protect school choice, ensure parental rights, and protect our district and charter schools. And I’ll keep pushing on long-term issues like economic growth, job creation, and ensuring Arizona’s water future. Our district has two Democrat incumbents who’ve pushed for radical ideas in office. I’m tired of the radical political fringe and seek common-sense solutions to our problems. Not everything has to be a partisan battle, and our issues are too big for those games.

Endorsements:

AZ Women of Action, AZ Free Enterprise Club, Center for Arizona Policy Action

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Allowing all parents to use tax credits and publicly funded Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) to enable their children to attend any private school, homeschool, or online academy of their choice. S* Parents know the educational needs of their children and should have the choices available to them to ensure a true and full educational experience for their children.
2. Requiring district and charter school officials, including teachers, to inform parents about their child’s social, mental, emotional, or physical health. S* Parents are the head of the household these children are growing up in. No teacher or school district has the authority to take it upon themselves to take on the mental, emotional or physical health choices for any child in their classes/schools.
3. Implementing district and charter school policies to allow students and faculty to use the restroom, locker room, and shower room based on self-identification rather than biological sex. O* Every child has the right to feel safe and the majority of the students are marginalized by policies like these.
4. Requiring signed permission from a parent before a district or charter school student may participate in any sexuality-related instruction, activities, or clubs. S* A parent has the absolute right to know the curriculum being taught to their child.
5. Requiring each district and charter school to post online a list of all curriculum and instructional materials being used in the classroom. S* A parent has the absolute right to know the curriculum being taught to their child.
6. Enacting government regulation of the creed, practices, and curriculum of private schools. O
7. Requiring government-mandated testing standards for private school and homeschool students. O* The curriculum used at private schools and in homeschooling may have a completely different tone and the govt mandated testing wouldn't apply across the board.
8. Terminating Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) and School Tuition Organization (STO) programs. O* School choice is a must.
9. Permitting ESA homeschool students to participate in public high school athletic programs. S* Athletic programs should be available to every student regardless of their school choice
10. Acquiring parental consent for district and charter school faculty and staff to refer to students by pronouns that do not align with the student’s birth sex. S* Children are the parent's responsibility, and this may indicate some issues that need to be addressed.
11. Making available books and instructional materials that include sexually explicit images and themes in district and charter school classrooms and libraries. O* Child grooming is not acceptable