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Susan Bates is a longtime Arizona resident, community leader, and advocate for fairness, accessibility, and transparency in public service.
Susan Bates is a candidate for Constable in Apache Junction Justice Court Precinct 6 and a Precinct Committeeperson with the Pinal County Democratic Party. She is a member of the Apache Junction Democrats, the founder of Blossom Rock & Radiance Dems, and the founder of a local meetup group for Democrats in Pinal County. She is also involved with the East Valley LGBT/Supporters community and is committed to building spaces where people feel welcome, respected, and connected.
Professionally, Susan brings more than 30 years of experience in project management, logistics, client service, contract coordination, personnel management, office management, and complex problem-solving. In her current role with GWS, she manages corporate installation, relocation, move, and decommission projects that require detailed planning, clear communication, scheduling, documentation, vendor coordination, and reliable follow-through. She has also been a licensed Arizona Realtor since 2014, giving her practical experience with property matters, stressful transitions, and the importance of clear, respectful communication.
Susan is a mother of three and grandmother of three. Her vision for public service is rooted in the future she wants for her children, grandchildren, and all families in the community: a future that is fair, safe, accountable, and grounded in respect for every person.
Through both her professional work and personal life, Susan has traveled internationally and worked with people across different cultures and backgrounds. Those experiences have deepened her understanding of community, strengthened her belief in democracy, and reinforced her commitment to human rights.
As a candidate for Constable, Susan is focused on professionalism, public safety, accountability, and dignity in the justice court system. She believes the Constable’s office should be carried out with steadiness, respect for the law, compassion for people in difficult circumstances, and a commitment to community-minded service.
Susan is running for Constable because she believes our courts should be served with professionalism, fairness, and compassion.
For many individuals, interactions involving the Constable’s office—such as receiving court documents or navigating difficult situations—are their most direct and personal experience with the justice system. In those moments, people deserve to be treated with respect, clarity, and dignity.
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Justice Precincts: Apache Junction Justice Court - Precinct 6