Veteran · Community Leader
ToddBalash
Candidate for El Mirage City Council · 2026
A veteran's discipline.
A neighbor's commitment.
El Mirage first — every neighborhood, every voice.
Candidate for El Mirage City Council · 2026
A veteran's discipline.
A neighbor's commitment.
El Mirage first — every neighborhood, every voice.
Focus over noise. Three clear planks, each with a specific measurable promise. No laundry lists — just the issues El Mirage residents have asked about most.
Every taxpayer dollar deserves a return on investment. The FY26–27 budget is up 6.45% — and voters remember the 2024 land purchase that drew significant public concern. No more decisions behind closed doors. Fiscal discipline isn't about saying no — it's about saying yes to the right things, in public, with the receipts.
El Mirage has an ISO rating of 2 — but response times can still cost lives. We need a dedicated Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) to coordinate Police and Fire dispatch more efficiently and cut critical response times for every neighborhood equally.
The 3% water and sewer rate hike is unjustified without full disclosure. A 2024 investigation into Mountain State Plumbing uncovered under-reporting of water usage — a potential Arizona Utilities Code violation. Any officials who knew and failed to report must answer to the public.
U.S. Army · Bosnia · Kosovo · Iraq · Afghanistan
"My time in service to our nation forged a lifelong commitment to defending our country and each other."
Todd E. Balash is a retired U.S. Army Major, a veteran of Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan — 21 years, 9 months of service — and a candidate for El Mirage City Council. His military career shaped an uncompromising belief: leaders are accountable to the people they serve.
Todd is running because some of El Mirage's current leadership has demonstrated fiscal missteps and unprofessional conduct at council meetings — and residents deserve better.
Join the Campaign"To all the men and women that have taken the oath, stood in harm's way to stop our enemies, and have endured hardships only Veterans understand — thank you for being part of the 1% of all Americans that chose to serve."
Before a single vote is cast, Todd is already at the table — listening, learning, and working alongside the people he wants to represent.
Todd attended the open house, meeting El Mirage's guardians firsthand. He learned the department answered ~3,200 calls inside El Mirage in 2025 — an average of 14 every single day — plus 1,400 additional calls in neighboring communities.
Todd attended the Pinning Ceremony hosted by El Mirage Parks & Recreation at the Senior Center. Each veteran was pinned with an American Flag Pin. Todd expressed deep gratitude to Recreation Coordinator Larry Garcia for championing the event.
Todd met Mrs. Josie Alcantar, an El Mirage resident since 1959. "I truly value Josie's perspective," Todd said. "The people that live in El Mirage have earned the right to be heard about how the community grows."
Todd joined El Mirage families at the Car Show and Toy Drive hosted by Mrs. Nancy Perry, gathering toys for children in need. "We hope that everyone in our community has a Christmas full of small miracles."
Have a question Todd hasn't answered? Email him directly — he reads every message.
Every great campaign is built by neighbors. Your time — even a few hours — makes a real difference. No experience required.
Local council campaigns are won with local support. Your contribution funds yard signs, direct mail, events, and the tools that carry Todd's message across El Mirage.
Paid for by Todd Balash for El Mirage. Contributions are not tax deductible. Maximum contribution: $4,100 per individual per election cycle.
Todd reads every message personally. Whether you have a platform question, a community concern, or just want to introduce yourself — your message matters.