Meet Eric Meyer

First elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2008, Dr. Meyer represents the residents of District 11 (soon to be District 28 due to redistricting) at the State Capitol. He is the ranking minority member on the Education and Government committees and also serves on the Transportation Committee. Extensive recognition during his term includes:

• Tech Ten Legislator, Arizona Technology Council, 2011
  
• Legislator of the Year, Arizona School Boards Association, 2011
  
• 100% score, "Who's for Kids and Who's Just Kidding?" report card, Children’s Action Alliance, 2011 and 2012
  
• Legislative Arts Hero, Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts, 2011 
  

Personal Background

Eric moved to Arizona at age seven, and attended Cocopah Elementary and Chaparral High. He earned an economics degree from the University of Southern California and a medical degree from the University of Arizona Medical School. After post-graduate training in emergency medicine, he joined Portland’s Providence Emergency Department, eventually becoming director.

Eric returned to Arizona fifteen years ago with his wife, Sarah Snell, M.D., and their two children. A member of the Scottsdale School District governing board, Eric is a dedicated advocate for children and has served as:

• Board member, Children’s Museum of Phoenix
• Board member, Scottsdale Unified School District all-city athlete banquet
  
• Legislative Liaison, Scottsdale Parent Council
• PTO president, Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center
  
• Member, Scottsdale Unified School District budget committee
  

He believes strong public schools are the bedrock of Arizona’s future. Eight years of service as a school board member have led to deep knowledge of our schools' needs. Eric has helped improve academic achievement and rigor across his district, increase graduation requirements, expand class offerings and protect teachers' salaries. He is leading efforts to ensure that every student is prepared for success in college and in life.

He supports arts and culture. He supported reauthorization of the Arizona Commission on the Arts, restoration of an eight percent sweep of the Arts Trust Fund, and establishment of the Arizona Poet Laureate position.

His background in economics, education, and medicine gives him the tools to address the challenges facing Arizona. He will balance the budget in a sensible way, identify ways to diversify and strengthen our economy, and create jobs to get Arizona back on track.

 

 

Eric with his wife, Sarah Snell,
and children Clay and Sophie

Eric with his brothers at Legend City, a family fun park in Tempe during the 60’s and 70’s”

Dr. Eric Meyer is endorsed by:

º Arizona Medical Association

º Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona

º Arizona Fraternal Order of Police

and many more. See the full list...