Phoenix Council member District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Julie Read
Candidate for Council member District 2
Julie Read is running for Phoenix Council member District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matt Evans and Danny Mazza.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayFormer special education teacher who served on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board from 2019 to 2022. Co-founded BlockWatch Phoenix North and has served on the North Gateway Village Planning Committee and the City of Phoenix Planning Commission.
- Endorsed by
- United Phoenix Firefighters, Local 493; Phoenix Police Sergeants & Lieutenants Association PAC; State Representative Justin Wilmeth; former Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Chucri; former Phoenix City Councilman Claude Mattox; Arizona Multihousing Association Julie Read for Phoenix City Council (home page)
- Campaign website
- www.readforphx.org
Where Julie Read stands: positions on the record
Public safety1 sourced position
Supports recruiting and retaining police officers with competitive pay and adding civilian support positions so officers spend more time on calls.
“Julie supports recruiting and retaining qualified officers, providing competitive compensation, and expanding civilian support positions so officers can spend more time responding to calls and protecting neighborhoods.”
Own statementJulie Read for Phoenix City Council
Homelessness2 sourced positions
Supports expanding the hours and responsiveness of Phoenix CARES and adding emergency beds and temporary housing for families, especially during summer heat.
“Julie supports expanding the operating hours and responsiveness of Phoenix CARES.”
Own statementJulie Read for Phoenix City Council
Says shelters and homeless services should be spread across Phoenix based on need, infrastructure and community input.
“Julie believes no single neighborhood should carry an unfair share of shelters, outreach programs, or supportive services.”
Own statementJulie Read for Phoenix City Council
Budget1 sourced position
Says homelessness programs should be judged on results such as housing placements and long-term stability, and poorly performing providers held accountable.
“The city must understand which programs work before committing additional funding.”
Own statementJulie Read for Phoenix City Council
Development1 sourced position
Says District 2 holds the city's largest area of state trust land and she wants its growth to be thoughtful, balancing developers and residents.
“I want to be very thoughtful in how this area continues to develop and grow”
Own statementThe Center Square · Sep 10, 2025
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in 2018 (won).
Own statementMaricopa County Elections · Nov 6, 2018
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