Councilmember Julie Spilsbury

Councilmember Julie Spilsbury

District 2 - Central & Southcentral Mesa

Elected to the Mesa City Council in August of 2020, Councilmember Julie Spilsbury began her first term representing District 2 in January of 2021. She was re-elected for a second term in November of 2024 which will run until 2029.

A product of Mesa Public Schools (MPS) for her entire education, Spilsbury has been active for more than 20 years in local schools, earning an award from MPS for her volunteer work. Both of her parents were teachers, instilling in her a drive to support those who lead our children.

Julie and her husband Jeremy ran a small tree care company for more than 20 years. They have lived in District 2 for almost their entire 27 years of marriage and have six children, five girls and one boy. She attended Brigham Young University.

Council Committees

  • Community & Cultural Development, Chairperson
  • Public Safety Committee

City Advisory Boards & Committees

  • Education & Workforce Development Roundtable - Vice Chair

Arizona Boards & Committees

  • Arizona League of Cities & Towns General Administration, Human Resources & Elections Policy Committee
  • Children’s Action Alliance Board
  • idea Museum Board of Directors
  • MesaCAN Board
  • Mesa United Way Board of Directors (Azura)
  • Arizona Talks Advisory Board

National Boards & Committees

  • National League of Cities Youth, Education and Families (YEF) Council
  • National League of Cities Vice Chair of Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Federal Advocacy Committee