By Councilmember and former Vice-Mayor Julie Pace

By Julie Pace, town councilmember and former vice-mayor

Why do I volunteer to serve you? My heart is touched by our special community and our iconic mountains. I strongly believe in giving back and doing what I can to protect our unique town and quality of life. 

I have observed firsthand how working together we have made a difference to preserve Paradise Valley. I have seen the power of residents’ voices changing a decision that was heading in the wrong direction. 

I have been the “canary in the coal mine”to let residents know when we need help to speak up to preserve our Town. I do not become intimidated by those who want to allow over-development, commercialization of our houses or allow slippage of the character of our Town, our iconic mountains, and open space.

We are at a tipping point with up to 6 resort projects on the horizon and attacks on one-house-per-acre zoning. I am the right person to serve as mayor at this time.

I am a creative problem-solver to involve residents and stakeholders. I am a consensus builder and have 40 years experience in leadership positions in volunteer positions and 30-years as a seasoned and experienced lawyer representing companies.

I am proud to serve as your town council member and former vice mayor and respectfully request you vote Julie Pace as mayor so that we continue to preserve our iconic mountains, open space and unique community for residential living with strong public safety, responsible resort development, limited government and no property tax.

And, I will do so with integrity and transparency. Thank you for your confidence and your vote.

Pam Hait 

"I've worked with Julie on our neighborhood issues. I know how she operates. She brings her considerable energy to focus on the problem. She challenges all parties involved to find a creative solution. She works tirelessly to find the answer that works for everyone, in the short and long term, one that doesn't compromise the character of the town or create more problems down the road. It's not the easy way to work but it is the right way. 

Julie will elevate this community by her ability, integrity, and work ethic. She will inspire it by her caring. I encourage you to support Julie Pace for Mayor." 

Sheila and Mike Zuieback 

"Julie will work hard to protect our iconic mountains and the low-density residential character that makes our Town special to its residents and tax-paying resorts."

Jon Wainwright 

"I support and will vote for Julie Pace for PV Mayor. I have worked with Julie on PV matters including when I was chair of the Town Planning Commission and she was the vice-mayor and council liaison. I do believe in term limits, and this is the time for a refresh. 

Our Town is based on limited government principles that Julie Pace honors. She takes the responsibility of service seriously and will do so with integrity, diligence, and fiscal stewardship." 

Diana Georgelos 

"Community building and resident engagement are two cornerstones I look for in any strong civic leader. I support Julie Pace for Mayor because she builds a strong sense of community everywhere she goes. 

She is constantly engaging with residents to ensure their voices are represented in the town's decision-making processes. In short, she's a good neighbor." 

Jane and Mal Jozoff 

"As longtime Paradise Valley residents, we strongly support Julie Pace because of her commitment of public safety and keeping the residents of Paradise Valley safe and secure. Julie understands that protecting Paradise Valley's unique quality of life begins with strong public safety services."

Danya Kully and Colleen Lomax

"We have worked with Julie Pace and watched her stand up for residents and our beautiful community. She has a genuine passion for preserving our iconic mountains and the unique lifestyle of our community. We appreciate her informative newsletter, Preserving Paradise Valley, which keeps us up to speed on issues in our community.

We are confident that Julie Pace can lead our town effectively as Mayor, be a unifying force, help preserve our town values, and work with town staff and the chief of police to protect our community."

Theresa Mao

"I applaud Julie Pace for stepping up to serve as Mayor to preserve our Town. She will govern with integrity and transparency, support public safety, and is a fiscal conservative and lawyer who has represented companies for 30 years. Her consistent track record and actions support the right side of the issues that matter in Paradise Valley. 

Julie Pace fights for our quality of life and stands up to those who seek to profit off our Town. My house mattered to Julie. She helped our family keep a party house from locating next door. Julie knows what it means to fight for our Town's character and values." 

Please vote yes on proposition 467 to ratify Paradise Valley’s general plan.

Arizona state law mandates that our Town adopt a “comprehensive, long-range general plan for the development of the municipality,” These plans must be updated and adopted by the voters every 10 years. This is our time to vote on it.

The 2022 General Plan may be viewed at pvtogether2022.com. Thank you.

Drop off ballot at Town Hall lobby in drop box

Vote by August 2

Information is available at beballotready.vote or call 602.506.1511 (Maricopa County Elections Department)

Do not offer to take a voter's ballot and deposit it in the ballot box for them. Remind everyone to drop off their ballot themselves into the ballot box or mail it. Thanks for participating in the election process.

Please vote for the PV preservationist candidates of Julie Pace, Ellen Andeen and Christine Labelle to Preserve Paradise Valley!