Julie Read
Candidate for Phoenix City Council – District 2
Phoenix · District 2 (North Phoenix)
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Statement
I am running for Phoenix City Council District 2 to strengthen public safety, manage growth responsibly, support local businesses, and ensure North Phoenix remains a safe, thriving place to live, work, and raise a family. On the City Council, I will focus on core services, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and practical solutions—not partisan politics or political credit.
Biography
Julie Read is a fourth-generation Arizonan, small business owner, and former special education teacher in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. She earned a degree in elementary and special education from Grand Canyon University. She was elected to the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in 2018 and served one term. She has also served on the City of Phoenix Planning Commission and the North Gateway Village Planning Committee. She co-founded BlockWatch Phoenix North and helped lead the community campaign that brought Phoenix Fire Station 55 to the Norterra area. She is married to a firefighter and is the mother of four. Her endorsements include the United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association (Local 493), the Arizona Multihousing Association, and state Rep. Justin Wilmeth.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
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Education Funding
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Border Security & Immigration
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Housing Affordability
SupportsRead supports new housing as District 2 grows, as long as roads, water, drainage, parks, and public safety keep pace and residents are consulted early. On homelessness, she wants to prevent families from losing housing, expand the hours and responsiveness of Phoenix CARES, and demand measurable results for city spending.
Election Integrity
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Healthcare Access
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsRead wants competitive pay, modern equipment, and the staffing needed to improve police, fire, dispatch, and EMS response times. She supports more civilian support positions so officers can spend more time on calls, visible neighborhood patrols, strong enforcement against fentanyl dealers, and transparent review processes alongside support for police.
"Public safety is one of the most important responsibilities of city government."
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsRead pledges to support local businesses and bring residents, businesses, nonprofits, and first responders together to manage growth so it strengthens North Phoenix rather than overwhelming it.
Reproductive Rights
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Transportation & Infrastructure
SupportsRead wants infrastructure to keep pace with District 2’s growth. She supports investments in lighting, crosswalks, sidewalks, and traffic infrastructure, plus targeted enforcement against speeding and dangerous driving near schools and neighborhoods.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsRead says she will focus the council on core services, fiscal responsibility, and transparency, with a responsible use of taxpayer dollars and city government that delivers measurable results.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
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