Jim Waring (born December 27, 1967) is an American politician, who served as state Senator for seven years in the Arizona State Senate and now represents District 2 on the Phoenix City Council.A Republican, he represented State Legislative District 7, covering parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree. First elected in 2002, Waring was re-elected by large majorities in 2004, 2006 and 2008.