Desiree is married to her husband, Jim. They have children. They are deeply involved in their church, Christ's Church of the Valley, where they have attended for nearly 15 years and served in various capacities. 

Desiree is currently a licensed mortgage loan advisor and manages her own event production company, which she started in 2013. Previously, she was a professional negotiator in the healthcare industry. 

Desiree Byrne's campaign for Youngtown Town Council is her first run for public office. 

Candidate website

Believes in "fostering a local government in Youngtown that is highly engaged and connected with the community" through public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.

Believes in "actively reaching out to neighborhoods in the town," engaging in one-on-one discussions to understand residents' challenges and concerns. Supports community engagement to improve Public Services, including Libraries, Parks, Recreation, and Community Building.

Believes in "actively reaching out to neighborhoods in the town, engaging in one-on-one discussions to understand residents' challenges and concerns." 

Believes in "cultivating a true spirit of community" where every citizen feels heard, seen, and valued. Supports public services like libraries, parks, and recreation to foster community building.

Believes in "cultivating a true spirit of community" where every citizen feels heard, seen, and valued. 

- Believes in "fostering a local government in Youngtown that is highly engaged and connected with the community" through public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.
- Believes in "actively reaching out to neighborhoods in the town, engaging in one-on-one discussions to understand residents' challenges and concerns." 
- Believes in "cultivating a true spirit of community" where every citizen feels heard, seen, and valued. 

Public Services

Believes in increasing affordable housing and addressing homelessness. Supports reforming property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development processes.

Believes in increasing affordable housing and addressing homelessness, and supports reforming property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development processes.

- Believes in increasing affordable housing and addressing homelessness, and supports reforming property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development processes.

Housing & Urban Development

As of June 24, 2024, Desiree Byrne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Education

Believes in reducing taxes and regulations to support small businesses and economic growth. Supports fair trade policies and addressing labor issues to improve the economy.

Believes in reducing taxes and regulations to support small businesses and economic growth, and supports fair trade policies and addressing labor issues to improve the economy.

Believes in encouraging the town to use their online presence and newspaper to provide relevant information about town business.

- Believes in reducing taxes and regulations to support small businesses and economic growth, and supports fair trade policies and addressing labor issues to improve the economy.
- Believes in encouraging the town to use their online presence and newspaper to provide relevant information about town business.

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Desiree Byrne

Desiree' has been married with to her husband, Jim for 19 years. Together they have children. They are deeply involved in their church, Christ's Church of the Valley, where they have attended for nearly fifteen years and served in various capacities. 

Desiree' is currently a licensed mortgage loan advisor and manages her own event production company, which she started in 2013. Previously, she was a professional negotiator in the healthcare industry. 

Desiree' Byrne's campaign for City Council Member is her first run for public office. 

Believes in encouraging the town to use their online presence and newspaper to provide relevant information about town business. Supports enhancing public services by improving communication and transparency.

Believes in encouraging the town to use their online presence and newspaper to provide relevant information about town business. 

Believes public services like libraries, parks, and recreation are essential for community building. Supports enhancing these services to foster greater community engagement and participation.

Believes community building is an important strategy and supports enhancing these services to foster greater community engagement and participation.

The candidate's website says, "Using various communication channels such as social media, her own website, and eblasts, to regularly update residents on matters that may affect them, upcoming events, and important news"

The candidate's website says, "Undeterred, Desiree' filed a referendum and formed a group of like-minded volunteers, working tirelessly alongside the community for an entire month. Collectively, their aim was to ensure that the voice of the people resonated loudly and clearly."

- Believes in "fostering a local government in Youngtown that is highly engaged and connected with the community" through public services like libraries, parks, recreation, and community building.
- Believes in "actively reaching out to neighborhoods in the town, engaging in one-on-one discussions to understand residents' challenges and concerns." 
- Believes in "cultivating a true spirit of community" where every citizen feels heard, seen, and valued. 
- The candidate's website says, "Using various communication channels such as social media, her own website, and eblasts, to regularly update residents on matters that may affect them, upcoming events, and important news"
- The candidate's website says, "Undeterred, Desiree' filed a referendum and formed a group of like-minded volunteers, working tirelessly alongside the community for an entire month. Collectively, their aim was to ensure that the voice of the people resonated loudly and clearly."

- Believes in increasing affordable housing and addressing homelessness. Supports reforming property taxes, permitting, zoning, and development processes.

As of June 24, 2024, Desiree' Byrne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Believes in reducing taxes and regulations to support small businesses and economic growth. Supports fair trade policies and addressing labor issues to improve the economy.
- Believes in encouraging the town to use their online presence and newspaper to provide relevant information about town business.

Desiree' Byrne

Desiree' Byrne was born in a small farming community in Missouri and spent her formative years in a nearby city in Illinois. She and her husband, Jim, who is a high school principal, have been married for 19 years and are deeply involved in their church, Christ's Church of the Valley, where they have attended for nearly fifteen years and served in various capacities. They have children and are committed to creating a loving and supportive environment for their family.

Desiree' Byrne began her career as a professional negotiator in the healthcare industry, representing large health insurance providers and advocating for patients. She later established her own event production business in 2013, which organized large-scale events and was recognized for its success. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Desiree' pivoted to become a licensed mortgage loan advisor in over a dozen states while continuing to manage her event production company.

As of June 29, 2024, James Byrne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in "focusing town resources and planning on the current residents alongside future development considerations." Supports enhancing Public Services, including Libraries, Parks, Recreation, and Community Building, to benefit both current and future residents.

As of June 24, 2024, James Byrne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

James Byrne

As of June 28, 2024, James Byrne’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- City council members work together with the rest of the city officials to set and implement city policies and priorities. 
- The City Council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor and the city manager to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Arizona are elected to four-year terms in staggered years. Elections are nonpartisan.