High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Scott Smith is a businessman and politician, elected as the 38th mayor of Mesa, Arizona, in a May 20, 2008, runoff election after the March 11 primary. He began his tenure as mayor on June 2, 2008. His previous employment includes serving as president of both Great Western Homes and K. Hovnanian Homes. He also has extensive financial and business consulting experience as well as a long history of involvement in community organizations.