Get to know Lisa
Get to know Lisa

Get to know Lisa

Glendale is my home, and serving this community has always mattered to me. As a community leader, business professional, and city community development advisory commissioner, I’ve worked alongside neighbors and local businesses and seen how thoughtful leadership can improve everyday life.
I’m running for Glendale City Council to represent the Barrel District and govern for the people. I believe deeply in the city’s mission to improve the lives of the people we serve every day and in the vision of Glendale as a community of choice for residents, businesses, and employees.
I’m ready to bring my experience and my commitment to listening, transparency, and practical solutions to the City Council to serve our neighborhoods well.

I’ve been actively serving our community since 2017, when I began volunteering for the City of Glendale on the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). In this role, I help make recommendations to the City Council on the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for eligible nonprofit organizations. These grants support a wide spectrum of community needs, including:
Housing and homelessness services
Senior support programs
At-risk youth programs
Park revitalization projects
Renovation and preservation of historic Glendale properties
I’m proud of the difference this work has made for our residents. I have served as Committee Chair since 2020, and I will continue in this leadership position into 2026.

In addition to CDAC, I’ve been honored to serve our city through multiple Citizen Bond Election Committees:
2019 Citizen Bond Election Committee — Vice Chair
2021 Citizen Bond Election Committee — Chair
2025 Citizen Bond Election Committee — Vice Chair
These experiences have given me a deep understanding of Glendale’s long-term needs and how they are funded through bonds, budgeting, and the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). I’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful planning and responsible investment can build a stronger city.

Since 2017, I have also been an active member of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Over the past eight years, I’ve served on:
The Public Policy Committee
The Board of Directors
2024 Board Chair
Interim President & CEO for the Chamber
These roles have allowed me to work closely with local businesses — large and small — to help support economic development, responsible growth, and a thriving business community.

Global Real Estate Advisor, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty
Arizona native
Member, GFWC Glendale Women’s Club
Member, Glendale, Arizona Historical Society
Past Vice President, Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale
Columnist, wrote a monthly real estate column for The Glendale Star and Peoria Times from 2020 to 2023
Glendale is my home. Serving this community is one of the greatest honors of my life.