Q-and-A with Apache Junction council candidate Christa Rizzi
by Apache Junction Independent
Two Apache Junction residents are running for mayor and four for three seats on the council in the Aug. 28 primary election. The Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent e-mailed questionnaires to the candidates. They will be posted online in the order they were received.
Name: Christa Rizzi
Age: 50
Education: GED, some college (MCC, CAC and GCU); graduate of the Citizens Leadership Institute, 2005; certificate, fundamentals of finance and accounting, 2010; certificate, supervision and management. 2010; certificate, communication, 2010.
Present or most recent business/employment: Owner of Arizona Tiremen Services (2008-present); Apache Junction Unified School District (2004-2015).
Previous public office, boards and commissions (and what years): AJ City Council (2013-present); AJUSD School Board (2016-present); Apache Junction Drug Prevention Coalition (2008-present); Superstition Boys and Girls Club volunteer/member of FOB – (2007-present); Pinal County Juvenile Court Services (2004-16); AJ Planning and Zoning Commission – (2009-13); AJ Health and Human Services – (2008-13); AJ Municipal Property Corporation (2005-13); AJ Industrial Development Authority – (2005-08)
