By Mayor-Elect Mark Stanton With the official results of the 2024 election confirmed, I humbly thank the residents of Paradise Valley for their vote of confidence in electing me to be the next Mayor of our Town. I appreciate former Councilmember Mary Hamway and current Councilmember Anna Thomasson for our mutually respectful campaigns. Both Mary and Anna are extremely dedicated … Read More
Guest Editorial: Firefighters Endorse Stanton4PV
Dear Vice Mayor Stanton, On behalf of the United Phoenix Firefighters Association, Local 493, I am pleased to formally endorse your candidacy for mayor of Paradise Valley. Your qualifications and leadership in public safety make you exceptionally suited to guide Paradise Valley. Throughout your public service, you have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the well-being of residents, earning the trust … Read More
Opining on Paradise: PV Mayoral Candidates Attempt to Differentiate Themselves
We frequently talk about the town of Paradise Valley in this blog; true to its name, it is easily one of the most special gems in all of the state of Arizona. In such a special place, it is difficult to pinpoint too many items for improvement. But like every municipality around, from near perfect to near hell, Paradise Valley … Read More
Three Candidates Vying for Mayor of Paradise Valley
April 1st was the deadline for political candidates to submit their nominating petitions full of signatures in order to qualify to be on the ballot. As such, that day provided clarity as to the interesting face-offs that will await us in the upcoming election. And a very interesting showdown is lining up in the race to be the next mayor … Read More
Big Potential Political News in Paradise Valley: Mark Stanton Announces Run for Mayor
We recently announced that Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner decided not to run for a fourth term, thus leaving an open seat. It didn’t take long for that vacuum to be filled, and in this case a very strong candidate is filling that void. Paradise Valley Vice Mayor Mark Stanton recently announced his candidacy. He has a long history of … Read More
Guest Editorial: Mark Stanton Launches Campaign for PV Mayor
By Mark Stanton Paradise Valley Vice Mayor Mark Stanton Announces Campaign for Mayor Commits His Experience, Leadership and Love for His Community Paradise Valley, AZ (Feb. 2, 2024) – Stating there’s more to be accomplished for the community he grew up in, Vice Mayor Mark Stanton today announced his candidacy for Mayor. “I am proud of my record as … Read More