The Heart of the People’s Court
 

Born, Raised, and Rooted in Casa Grande

I am a third-generation Casa Grande resident and the youngest of four children. My roots here aren't just a part of my past; they are the foundation of my life. I grew up in a hardworking, middle-class home where I watched my parents dedicate themselves to our community and our family.
 

My mother served our city as an Animal Control officer for nearly two decades after managing the local RadioShack, and my father, after a successful career in business management, served as the janitorial supervisor at Central Arizona College’s Signal Peak campus. They taught me that no job is too small and that every person, regardless of their title, deserves respect.

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A Legacy of Service and Respect

Service runs in my blood. Many of my family members have served in the military and law enforcement, and I carry a profound respect for the men and women who wear the uniform. My own path of service began as a child, volunteering alongside my mother and aunt at Animal Control, and it continues today.
 

Whether it is my appointment to the Casa Grande Historic Preservation Commission or my years of service on the Arizona Supreme Court Foster Care Review Board, I have always believed in protecting what matters: our history, our vulnerable children, and our community’s future. As a licensed adoptive parent, I have dedicated myself to the principle that every individual deserves a stable, fair, and supportive environment.

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The Mediator’s Gavel vs. The Enforcer’s Badge

For nearly three decades, others running for this office have been trained in an adversarial system, a system designed to build cases, find charges, and ensure they stick. We have all seen it: when a dispute arises, a police officer’s first instinct is often to say, "I can't decide that; it's a civil matter." If someone has spent decades being trained not to settle civil disputes, can they truly represent your best interests when you need a resolution?
 

Consider this: If you were pulled over by a police officer and later walked into a courtroom, how would you feel knowing the person on the bench once wore the same uniform and badge as the person accusing you of a crime? I believe in a fundamental American principle: The people who arrest and the people who judge must remain separate.

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A Neighbor, Not a Superior

I am a neighbor, just like you. I don’t believe I am better than anyone else, and I certainly don't view the citizens who appear in court as "less fortunate."

While others running for Justice of the Peace refer to their role in the court as "serving the less fortunate," I believe that language reveals a mindset that looks down from the bench. I don't look down on my neighbors, I stand with them. My many years of real-world business experience and my specialized training in Conflict Resolution through the Arizona Attorney General’s Office have prepared me to lead with a fresh, unbiased approach rooted in empathy, not pity.

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My Promise to You

I am running to ensure that when you walk into the Justice Court, you aren't treated like a case number or a "subject."
You deserve a judge who:

• Listens with a mediator’s patience.

• Resolves with a professional’s training.

• Serves with a neighbor’s heart.
   

I am Dean Dill. I am one of you, and I would be honored to earn your vote for Justice of the Peace.