Government Affairs Committee Meeting

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Guest Speaker - Mayor Pineda

Daniel “Mike” Pineda was elected in 2016 to serve on the Avondale City Council in the capacity of Council Member; his first term began in January of 2017, and he was re-elected for a second term starting January 2021. He was elected to serve a two-year term as Vice Mayor January 2023. He was elected as Mayor in August 2024; He was appointed as interim Mayor on October 14, 2024, to fill the seat vacated by Mayor Kenn Weise. His elected term as Mayor will begin in January 2025.

Mayor Pineda has been involved in his community for many years. He previously served on the Littleton Elementary School District’s Governing Board in the capacity of Member, Vice President and President during his tenure. Mike has also served as a coach for youth sports in both football and baseball. Currently, Vice Mayor Pineda serves on the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Economic Development Council, WESTMARC Board of Directors, the Avondale Council Subcommittee for Boards & Commissions, and the Estrella Mountain Community College Business Advisory Board.

Mayor Pineda is the Business Program Director at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) and is a residential faculty member. Prior to joining EMCC, he was employed as a Small Business Analyst with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) where he worked with individuals looking to develop and grow their business. Mike holds certifications in Profit Mastery, Growth Wheel and as an SBDC Counselor. Prior to joining the SBDC, Mike was an instructor at Rio Salado Community College as part of their Small Business Start Up program. He has been with the Maricopa Community College District since 2013. From 2008 – 2012, Mike and his wife owned a real estate company in the West Valley. He has also taught 8^th grade Social Studies and Science at the former Under Down Junior High School in the Littleton Elementary School District. Mayor Pineda has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a master's degree in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University.

Mike is lifelong West Valley resident and has lived in Avondale since 2001. He attended Avondale elementary schools growing up and is a proud graduate of Agua Fria High School. He and his wife, Olivia, are the proud parents of four children. Mike enjoys watching sports with his family and golfing at various West Valley golf courses.