Julie In the News
Julie’s record of service began long before she became a candidate. Whether responding during an emergency, helping families, or organizing residents around neighborhood concerns, Julie has consistently worked to strengthen the North Phoenix community. These stories highlight Julie’s work in public safety, responsible growth, education, and neighborhood advocacy across North Phoenix.
Firefighter’s Wife Rescues Driver from Burning Car in North Phoenix
Arizona’s Family reported that Julie pulled a driver from a wrecked car seconds before the vehicle caught fire following a serious North Phoenix crash. Julie credited emergency-response lessons shared by her firefighter husband for helping her act quickly during the crisis.
Arizona’s Family
May 3, 2026
Phoenix City Council Candidate Stresses Responsible Growth
The Center Square profiled Julie’s campaign for Phoenix City Council District 2, highlighting her focus on responsible growth, public safety, natural resources, and a common-sense approach to local government.
The Center Square
September 10, 2025
North Phoenix Community Organizes Food Drive Ahead of Teacher Walkout
During the statewide teacher walkout, Julie organized a community food drive for children who relied on free or reduced-price school meals. The effort collected enough food for approximately 150 students and worked with at least six Deer Valley Unified schools.
ABC15 Arizona
April 23, 2018
Proposal Suggests Moving Reentry Center to Former Tent City
ABC15 covered Julie’s neighborhood advocacy involving a reentry center located near Adobe Mountain. Julie raised public-safety concerns about unsecured adult offenders near family neighborhoods and advocated for a location closer to social services.
ABC15 Arizona
November 3, 2017
Women Working Together to Change Sex Offender Notification Process
ABC15 highlighted Julie Read and Ann O’Brien’s efforts to improve community notification procedures after North Phoenix residents were not informed about sex offenders entering a nearby reentry center. Their advocacy supported faster electronic notifications and greater accountability for state treatment programs.
ABC15 Arizona
March 31, 2017
Arizona Prison Project Spurs Two Phoenix Moms into Full-Time Activism
The Arizona Republic chronicled how Julie Read and Ann O’Brien became community advocates after learning about plans for a state reentry center near their North Phoenix neighborhood. They organized residents, pressed government agencies for greater transparency, and pursued legislative changes to protect surrounding communities.
The Arizona Republic
February 13, 2017