Rocque Perez
Democratic · AZ
Rocque Perez is a 27-year-old born-and-raised Tucsonan, public education administrator and former City Council member. The oldest of two brothers raised by a single mom who immigrated from Mexico, he campaigns on putting Tucson first.
Where Rocque Perez stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Perez voted with the Tucson Mayor and Council to end Project Blue, a proposed large-scale data-center project within city limits.
August 6, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: content.govdelivery.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 support
The Tucson City Council approved Perez's request to direct Ward 5 budget surplus into a competitive grant process and targeted community investments.
August 19, 2025Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: news.azpm.org · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
The Tucson City Council approved Perez's request to direct Ward 5 budget surplus into a competitive grant process and targeted community investments.
August 19, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: news.azpm.org · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Following Perez's request, Tucson suspended enforcement of the permit rule for distributing food to groups in city parks.
September 30, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: news.azpm.org · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
The Tucson City Council adopted 7-0 a higher-education and academic-freedom resolution authored by Perez.
October 8, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: content.govdelivery.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
The Tucson City Council adopted 7-0 a higher-education and academic-freedom resolution authored by Perez.
October 8, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: content.govdelivery.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 support
Perez voted with the Tucson Mayor and Council to intervene in Tucson Electric Power's requested 14 percent residential rate increase.
September 23, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: content.govdelivery.com · researched July 18, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
The Metro Education Commission accepted Perez's resignation as executive director effective May 6 because of the conflict created by his temporary public office and approved unpaid continued oversight as the Council representative.
May 29, 2025
Source: assets.tucsonaz.gov · researched July 18, 2026
The Tucson Mayor and Council unanimously appointed Perez to fill the Ward 5 City Council vacancy, and he was sworn in immediately.
May 6, 2025
Source: content.govdelivery.com · researched July 18, 2026
Past race Rocque Perez ran in:
- State Senator - District No. 20 · July 21, 2026 · State Senate District 20; Arizona
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.