Julie Pace talks inspiration and motivation to serve the Town of Paradise Valley
By Terrance Thornton | Digital Free Press
Town of Paradise Valley voters will take to the polls Tuesday, July 30, to elect a new mayor from a field of three, meanwhile candidates for Paradise Valley Town Council will be sworn into public office January 2025.
The race for Paradise Valley Town Council in July 2024 is uncontested.
The candidates for Paradise Valley Town Council are:
- Paradise Valley Councilman Scott Moore
- Paradise Valley Councilwoman Julie Pace
- Paradise Valley Planning Commissioner Karen Liepmann
Community stewards Mary Hamway, Mark Stanton and Anna Thomasson are vying for the top elected position at Town Hall, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive, as two-term Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner has opted to not seek re-election to local office this political cycle.
The Digital Free Press reached out to Paradise Valley Councilwoman Julie Pace to better understand where she stands on key issues. This is what she had to say:
*What has inspired you to run for Paradise Valley Town Council?
I love the Town of Paradise Valley and our iconic mountains, open space, undergrounded utilities, and low density residential living. We have a special community with engaging people, a concierge police department, and world-class resorts. My passion is to preserve Paradise Valley.
*What are your top three priorities for the Town of Paradise Valley if elected?
- Fight for quality of life in Paradise Valley, preserve the mountains, and uphold fiscal responsibility.
- Support our police department and keep it strong.
- Stop party houses and businesses from encroaching into one house per acre properties and reduce traffic congestion.
Julie Pace talks inspiration and motivation to serve the Town of Paradise Valley
*What do you think separates you from the pack?
I am a fourth-generation Arizonan, a 30-year employment, OSHA and construction lawyer for companies, and I have served as vice-mayor and two terms on Paradise Valley Town Council. I have a strong track record of protecting residents and neighborhoods. I have seasoned town knowledge and experience and government relations experience and connections. I pay attention to details, exhibit hard work ethic and my service on Town Council has made a substantial and positive impact upon the town. I would be proud to be re-elected to serve a third term as a Paradise Valley councilmember.
*What is the No. 1 thing you want voters to know about your campaign for Paradise Valley Town Council?
Re-elect Paradise Valley Councilmember and former Vice Mayor Julie Pace because I proactively engage to preserve the mountains and open space and focus on substance, action, and doing good work for the best interests of the town, while building a sense of community.
