2024 MESA CANDIDATES
Know Before You Vote!!
Mesa City Council Candidates
District 2
Julie Spilsbury
Background:
Spilsbury was elected to the Mesa City Council in 2020. Prior to serving on council, she helped to run a family tree care business with her husband for 23 years.
She volunteered with Mesa Public Schools for over 20 years. Last year she was selected as a Finn-Brown Fellow.
Key City Council Votes:
2024 Budget
Arizona Grand Hotel for Homeless
For more information, visit Spilsbury's website: https://spilsburyformesa.com/
Mesa City Council Candidates
District 2
Melody Whetstone
Background:
Whetstone has worked over 15 years in the telecommunications industry in various capacities from land acquisition to design and construction. Her campaign website states that she volunteers in efforts to combat human trafficking.
For more information, visit Whetstone's website: https://melody4mesa.com/
Mesa City Council Candidates
District 2
CANDIDATE COMPARISON
Melody Whetstone
Education:
AA – Brookdale, NJ Community College
BA - Kean College in NJ
Professional Experience:
- 15 years in the Telecommunication industry
- Designed cellular sites for residential, commercial and public safety.
- Worked with Telecom clients and local planning and zoning jurisdictions
city councils, Transportation and Municipal Power Authorities
Professional Credentials:
- Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Licensed Insurance Agent
Volunteer Activities:
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Coordinated and implemented Back to School Supply drive
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Coordinated and implemented Thanksgiving dinner boxes
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Coordinated and implemented Christmas Angel Tree drive
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Coordinated and implemented Mesa Police Family Fun Day with a snack stand for the families of the police department
Julie Spilsbury
Education:
Studied at Brigham Young University
Professional Experience:
- Helps run the family tree care business
City Advisory Boards & Committees
- City Benefits Advisory Committee
- Education & Workforce Development Roundtable - Chair
Volunteer Activities:
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Mesa United Way Board of Directors
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I.d.e.a. Museum Board of Directors
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United Food Bank Board of Directors
Mesa City Council Candidates
Julie Spilsbury Voting Record
District 2: Julie Spilsbury Key City Council Votes
1. Mesa City Council Meeting March 1, 2021 Page 15 Spilsbury Votes FOR Ordinance No. 5609 which allows biological males to use women's private facilities
2. Mesa City Council Meeting November 6, 2023 Spilsbury Votes FOR the Mesa Grand Hotel to be purchased as a homeless shelter against neighborhood recommendations
3. Mesa City Council Meeting, April 1, 2024 Votes FOR Resolution No. 12167 to allow RN 1 Real Estate, LLC (AKA, Culdesac) to begin development on a property with inadequate parking and some distance to the light rail. (This would mirror the development in Tempe that does NOT allow vehicle parking on-site)