Councilmember Elkie has lived in Arizona for over 25 years, and moved to Fountain Hills in 2006. Since moving to Fountain Hills, Councilmember Elkie has been an active member of the community. He currently volunteers his time with several non-profit groups and organizations. Councilmember Elkie’s volunteer activities include serving as Judge Advocate and Color Guard member for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post #7507), member of the American Legion (Post #58), President of Sunset Kiwanis, Mentor for the Fountain Hills Teen Court, Treasurer for the Fountain Hills Republican Club, and as a Director for the Fountain Hills Community Foundation. Councilmember Elkie is also a supporter of the Golden Eagle Foundation, Fountain Hills High School (Falcon Fiesta), and the Fountain Hills Community Theater.
Councilmember Elkie earned his Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies at Arizona State University, and his Juris Doctor at California Western School of Law in 2002. Councilmember Elkie has been a licensed and practicing attorney in Arizona since 2002. In 2008 Councilmember Elkie opened his own practice in Fountain Hills, and became an active member of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce. Prior to becoming an attorney, Councilmember Elkie served in the United States Marine Corps for four years, attained the rank of Sergeant, and was honorably discharged in 1993. While in the Marines, Councilmember Elkie served during the first Gulf War in 1991, and also participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia in 1993.
Councilmember Elkie and his wife Michele have been married since 2008, and are very happy to call Fountain Hills their home.
Contact Councilmember Elkie at: telkie@fh.az.gov