City of Goodyear issued the following announcement on Feb. 22.
In a unanimous vote, the Goodyear City Council appointed Patrick Bray to fill the vacant council seat. Bray, his wife and two young children have lived in Goodyear since 2008 and he has served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the last nine years, including the past five years as chairman. The city council received a total of 23 applications and interviewed five candidates, in-person, before the vote.
“Patrick Bray has a wealth of experience in serving the city which really stood out to me when making this decision,” said Mayor Joe Pizzillo. “He has a great understanding of the issues facing Goodyear and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the city council to continue to build upon our success.”
Bray is an Arizona native and is currently the Executive Vice President of the Arizona Farm and Ranch Group where he works on policy issues facing the agricultural industry. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Resources and Economics from the University of Arizona.
“This is a great opportunity for me to further my public service within the city and continue to be a part of a growing community,” said Bray. “We're a sizable city with a small town feel and I feel that’s a special thing. I want to continue to build on that.” He also shared that he has experience with water issues and land use, and hopes to work with the Goodyear City Council on the city’s most pressing needs.
Bray will be sworn in on February 28, 2022 at the special council meeting at 5 p.m. and will fulfill the remainder of the current term which ends on December 31, 2022. The council seat that he will serve in was vacated by Joe Pizzillo when he was appointed to serve as mayor on December 17, 2021 after the passing of Mayor Georgia Lord.
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