Danny grew up in New Hampshire, in a working class family with eight siblings. He worked his way through college at the University of Arizona, and law school at UCLA, where he met his future wife. He practiced law in California for 40 years, where he primarily served average working-class people trying to navigate the complex legal system.
After being diagnosed with cancer and experiencing life-threatening health issues, Danny moved back to Arizona to recuperate and be with family in Mesa. Danny is now fully recovered, with a deep appreciation for life and a strong desire to make a meaningful contribution with his new life.
Danny has contributed to his community as a substitute teacher in Mesa Public Schools. It was a way to do something meaningful and to supplement his income, as his retirement savings were depleted due to our costly healthcare system.
Danny has faced adversity and financial hardship, and those challenges have given him a deeper appreciation for the shortness of life, the need to spend time meaningfully, and what really matters. Danny is committed to using his experience and learning to serve others with dignity, empathy, compassion, and integrity.
Running for Mesa City Council isn’t a networking or political career opportunity for Danny. He answered the call from progressive groups to challenge the District 5 status quo. Danny will put the best interests of Mesa residents first - not just the well-connected few; to treat everyone with fairness, particularly residents from marginalized identities, who have been historically excluded from decision-making processes.
Links to online profiles & videos of Danny Hart
The best place to see Danny in action is on his youtube channel for videos of him answering questions at public forums, interviews and on podcasts. Be sure to watch the Tribute Danny made to Rene Good before he got involved in contesting this year's Mesa City Council election and the video animation produced by one of the campaign supporters.
Look at the discussions Danny has on NextDoor
07/07/2026 The Center for Community & Civic Engagement (CCCE) at Mesa Community College hosted a nonpartisan City Council Candidate Forum Videos or read the Q&A
Visit Danny's Youtube channel for videos of his interviews and answers given at the 6/24 MCOC Candidate Forum.
Visit VOTE411.org and enter your address to see all the races you can vote in and review all the candidates' responses so far.
Arizona Clean Elections Commission (you may need to put your address in the search box and then scroll all the way to the bottom and click on the top right corner of the photo).
Legislative District 10 Democrats (scroll all the way to the bottom of the page)
Indivisible Mesa's 2026 Primary Candidate Guide (Danny starts at page 80)