Updated: September 22, 2010

About of Lindsay Bell

Lindsay Bell

A Respected Leader. A Consensus Builder. A Community Advocate.

Lindsay’s roots in LD1 run deep, and so does her commitment to the communities of Northern Arizona. She came to Arizona in 1968 to attend college, married an Arizona guy, and has made Arizona her home ever since. Lindsay and her family have lived in Prescott for 37 years.

As a wife, mother, and grandmother, she is passionate about building a bright future for Arizona’s children and grandchildren.

Over four decades of professional work, civic leadership, and service to the community, Lindsay has always been involved, dedicating herself to bringing people together to make positive gains and help move her community forward. A college graduate with a Master’s in Public Administration, Lindsay has the skills and experience to get the job done for Northern Arizona.

What Lindsay Has Accomplished:

  • As a Prescott City Council Member, Lindsay led the effort to move the City forward with smart growth policies and sustainable economic development.

    In her working career and in community and civic leadership, Lindsay has

    • Provided job opportunities and healthcare services to community members
    • Helped parents and students advocate for their educational needs within their school district
    • Brought affordable housing to working families
    • Advocated to improve public transit services

Lindsay’s Bio and Experience

At Arizona State University, Lindsay earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and a Master’s in public administration.

Her work experience, in administration of publicly funded human service programs, gave her an on-the-ground understanding of community needs and community resources, and what it will take to get Arizona back to work. This includes:

  • Ten years in employment and training programs
  • Thirteen years doing disability advocacy and support
  • Nine years in quality management for behavioral health programs.
Lindsay Bell was elected to the Prescott City Council in 1995 and served as a Council Member from 1995 to 1999. She also ran for Mayor in 2005. She has served on several City of Prescott planning committees:
  • The 1993 Strategic Planning Committee
  • The 1997 and 2003 General Plan Committees
  • The Prescott 2050 Visioning Committee.
After working 30 plus years in the nonprofit sector, Lindsay retired from full-time employment in 2008. Currently, Lindsay volunteers with a nonprofit transportation company, Territorial Transit, Inc., that is working with other agencies in the central Yavapai area to establish a regional public transit system. Other community involvement includes:
  • Service on boards of behavioral health agencies at the local, regional, and national level
  • Membership on employment-related boards, including the Yavapai County Private Industry Council (forerunner of the local Workforce Investment Board)
  • Issues Chair for the Democratic Women of the Prescott Area.
Lindsay is married to Max Bell, a retired social worker. She and Max have two grown daughters. Favorite pastimes are reading, hiking, bird watching and spending time with her grandsons, Jonathan and Elliott.