About Jackie

"Meck showed that he has the confidence and credibility to stand by his word, mean what he says, and do what he says he will do." -- Jean Gray Huerta

Jackie Meck has lived and worked in the Buckeye area his entire life. Jackie is a strong advocate for Buckeye and has committed his life to making our community a better place. He works with our community leaders and our neighboring communities on current issues to ensure the needs of Buckeye and its residents are being met.

Jackie Meck appreciates the opportunity to continue his commitment to Buckeye as mayor.

Jackie strongly believes in engaging the knowledge and skills of our citizens.  One way to do this is by forming committees-at-large to give residents a place at the table and a chance to contribute.  Buckeye must overcome its current challenges and plan for the future as it becomes part of the Greater Phoenix area.

Jackie is active in local community affairs and is a recent member of the Buckeye City Council, the Buckeye Valley Museum, the West Valley Fine Arts, the Elks and Lions Clubs, the El Rio Restoration Project-Gila River and is also a current member and Past President of the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce. Jackie is also a past member of the Buckeye Elementary and High School Bond Committees and has served as an assistant football coach and assistant baseball coach at the high school level.  Click here for more about his leadership and service.

Jackie attended the University of Arizona and recently retired from the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District.  His wife, Verlyne, retired as the librarian from Buckeye Union High School (25 years).   Both Jackie and Verlyne have resided in Buckeye their whole lives, where they raised three children and now are the proud grandparents of Gracie, William, Audrey and Jackson.

Photo credit (speaking): inBuckeye.com