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Is Crystal Greer the Game-Changer for Maricopa’s Future Governance?

Photos of unofficial Maricopa City Council write-in candidate Crystal Greer. [Crystal Greer]
Crystal Greer, a 36-year-old Santa Rosa Springs resident, is positioning herself as a future leader in Maricopa. Armed with a robust academic background, technological proficiency, and a penchant for disruption, she also juggles roles as a singer/songwriter and a mother of five.
Having distanced herself from the Mormon Church due to her sexuality, Greer now feels welcomed at Journey United Methodist Church in Maricopa. “I might be gay, but I’m a moderate,” she stated, emphasizing her commitment to unity and bipartisanship.
Announcing a last-minute write-in bid for this year’s election, she revealed plans to formally run for city council in two years. “It’s too late this year. I want to get involved in politics and I’m willing to work my way up from the bottom,” she told InMaricopa.
The announcement came just days before the election, making it practically impossible for a write-in campaign to secure an actual council seat due to state election laws. Despite this, she remains undeterred, viewing this as a preliminary step in her long-term political ambitions.
Greer promises to inject “new, young blood” into the Maricopa City Council. “I’m a moderate, intelligent, qualified woman ready to serve the community and listen to you and your desires to make Maricopa a place you and your family can be proud to call home,” she declared during her announcement.
With a background in data and smart city development, Greer is adamant about integrating more technology and data-driven decision-making into Maricopa’s governance. She aims to join the Planning and Zoning Commission as an initial step.
Her résumé boasts extensive experience, including a stint on Intel’s Smart Cities team, and roles as a senior UX researcher and a global innovation fellow for the U.S. State Department. “I do think that I bring a new perspective that they haven’t followed,” she said about the city leaders.
Although her HOA rejected her innovative ideas, stating the budget was already planned five years out, Greer sees city government as her next platform. Encouraged by local businesswoman Tena Dugan, she is committed to sharing her youthful and innovative ideas with city officials.
Besides her political aspirations, Greer has a deep academic foundation, including a master’s degree in user experience from Arizona State University, and she’s pursuing further studies in exceptional student education. She also plans to establish an ABA practice in Maricopa to assist children with autism.
“My passion is to build smart cities and improve the lives of children and neurodivergent individuals,” Greer stated. Her professional trajectory reflects her commitment to education, behavioral health, and smart city development, aiming to make a significant impact in her community.