About Daniel

Daniel Patterson listens to constituentsDaniel Patterson is a progressive, independent and fiscally responsible Democrat.

As a State Representative since 2009, Tucson Planning Commissioner, Center for Progressive Leadership Arizona Political Leaders Fellow, Board Member of the Pima County Board of Adjustment, and President of the Santa Rita Park Neighborhood Association, Daniel Patterson has demonstrated government and community leadership.

Mr. Patterson is an Ecologist. His environmental knowledge and planning skills will help quality of life in scenic, fragile and growing southern Arizona.

Daniel Patterson is a proud Dad. His priorities include improving education, health care, jobs, water, transportation, energy and the environment.

Daniel Patterson is the Southwest Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a national conservation service organization. He has also worked with the US Department of the Interior-Bureau of Land Management, ran his own consulting business, and directed the Center for Biological Diversity's deserts program.

Daniel is a graduate of Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He has business experience, having helped his family run a successful automotive company.

Support from the community

"I've been working for a healthier, smarter and more compassionate quality of life as a leader in the community for nearly 15 years -- most of my adult life," says Patterson. "I have the experience, ethics and vision to improve the Legislature and best serve the people, and I ask for your support."

 "A father of a young daughter in public school, he will focus on restoring funding and programs for our lagging public education system. He will address the needs of families in his district, focusing on the economic and health needs of those who most need state assistance. And he will earn the voters' confidence," says John Adams, US Army General (ret.). "Daniel Patterson will be an excellent representative in the Arizona House of Representatives for Legislative District 29. It is my privilege to endorse his candidacy."

"Daniel Patterson has leadership experience and a true commitment on issues that concern all of us. It is seldom that we are so fortunate to have such a strong candidate as Daniel," says Elaine Richardson, retired Arizona Senator and Gov. Napolitano cabinet member. "Daniel is an intelligent, hard-working man. He will bring positive values to the Legislature and serve his constituents and the State of Arizona well. Daniel Patterson will help change the tone at the State Capitol. He will serve the public interest, not special interests."

 "As a former Democratic State Senator in Arizona, and as a long-time political talk show host on Tucson radio, I endorse Daniel Patterson for the Arizona House of Representatives. Mr. Patterson has the commitment, knowledge and ability to be a great lawmaker," says John C. Scott. "In this large field of candidates, Daniel Patterson stands out as a qualified leader. I ask you to join me in my support for Daniel Patterson for the State House in district 29.

 "...I can attest to the fact that Daniel is a strong and resounding voice for all of us who live here. He refuses to placate the developers taking advantage of the supposed future of Rio Nuevo, and asks vital questions. Daniel is at every neighborhood meeting, even when it's an adjoining neighborhood meeting, and he was active long before he announced his candidacy for state representative. Daniel is also one of the few individuals in the community who has consistently volunteered in my fifth-grade classroom. He has facilitated many wonderful discussions on the environment and the issues of growth in Tucson and the Sonoran Desert. Daniel cares about children and the future issues they may face," says Mary C. Rogers, TUSD teacher and voter, Tucson Weekly