Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton
Name	Greg Stanton
Office	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Term start	January 3, 2019
Predecessor	Kyrsten Sinema
Office1	59th Mayor of Phoenix
Term start1	January 3, 2012
Term end1	May 29, 2018
Predecessor1	Phil Gordon
Successor1	Thelda Williams (acting)
Birth date	8 March 1970
Birth place	Seattle, Washington
Party	Democratic Party
Spouse	Nicole Bencivengo
Alma mater	Arizona State University (B.A.), Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (J.D.)

Greg Stanton Greg Stanton is an American politician, attorney, and public official serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona since 2019. He previously served as the 59th mayor of Phoenix and held roles in municipal governance, legal practice, and civic advocacy. Stanton's career spans local government, electoral politics, and federal legislative work, engaging with issues connected to urban development, immigration, infrastructure, and public safety.

Early life and education

Stanton was born in Seattle, Washington and raised in Phoenix, where he attended Arcadia High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University and a Juris Doctor from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. During his studies he engaged with institutions such as the Maricopa County legal community and participated in programs linked to State Bar of Arizona activities and Arizona Board of Regents initiatives.

Early career and legal work

After law school Stanton practiced as a civil litigator and worked with firms and organizations involved in litigation before state and federal courts including the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and appellate matters potentially involving the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He served in roles with civic nonprofits and consulting practices that interfaced with entities like the Phoenix Community Alliance and municipal agencies in Maricopa County. Stanton also worked on campaigns and voter outreach connected to organizations such as the Arizona Democratic Party and local chapters of national advocacy groups.

Political career

Stanton's elected career began with campaigns for the Phoenix City Council where he served as a councilman before seeking the mayoralty. He participated in municipal coalitions and intergovernmental forums that included leaders from Metropolitan Phoenix, the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, and regional planning bodies. His political activities brought him into contact with Arizona figures such as Jan Brewer, Doug Ducey, and national Democrats including Nancy Pelosi and Dianne Feinstein during fundraising and policy discussions.

Tenure as Mayor of Phoenix

As mayor, Stanton presided over a period of population growth in Phoenix and initiatives addressing transportation, economic development, and public safety. He supported projects involving the Valley Metro Rail expansion, infrastructure investments tied to Federal Highway Administration grants, and partnerships with the Maricopa Association of Governments. Stanton promoted economic ties with corporations headquartered in Tempe and Scottsdale and engaged with universities such as Arizona State University on urban innovation. His mayoralty intersected with legal and political developments involving the U.S. Department of Justice, municipal litigation, and public debates over law enforcement policy in collaboration with county officials from Maricopa County.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elected to represent Arizona in the United States House of Representatives, Stanton joined congressional delegations and committees that work with institutions such as the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House Committee on the Judiciary, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in which he has participated given Arizona's demographic composition. In Congress he has worked alongside members including Kyrsten Sinema (whose seat he succeeded), Andy Biggs, and Ruben Gallego on regional matters, and engaged with federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on constituency issues.

Political positions and legislation

Stanton has advocated for immigration reforms addressing programs administered by the Department of Homeland Security and supported legislation related to infrastructure funding involving the United States Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration. He has sponsored and co-sponsored bills on public safety, veterans' services linked to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and economic development that intersect with tax and regulatory frameworks overseen by the Internal Revenue Service and Small Business Administration. Stanton backed measures on urban housing and zoning connected to HUD programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and worked on disaster relief appropriations in cooperation with the House Appropriations Committee.

Personal life and affiliations

Stanton is married to Nicole Bencivengo and is a parent; the family resides in Phoenix. He has been involved with civic and philanthropic organizations, working with entities such as United Way of Phoenix, local chapters of Habitat for Humanity, and professional groups affiliated with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Stanton holds memberships and affiliations with political and policy organizations including the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and has engaged with national advocacy networks like Mayors Against Illegal Guns and municipal leadership forums convened by the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona Category:Mayors of Phoenix, Arizona Category:Arizona State University alumni Category:Arizona lawyers Category:1970 births Category:Living people