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Get to know Lisa

Why I'm Running

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.

Photo of Lisa being sworn in as a City of Glendale Volunteer.

If you’ve lived in Glendale for a while, there’s a good chance our paths have crossed.

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.

Strengthening Glendale Through Civic Leadership

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.

Business Leadership & Community Partnerships

Photo of Lisa with other members of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce at a chamber event.

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.

A Little More About Me

Photo of Lisa and her daughter at the 2025 Arizona State Fair
  • 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.