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Linda earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Wellesley College and her master's degree in business administration and finance.

Linda was previously a region bank president and customer experience manager for Wells Fargo.

Linda Milhaven previously served on the Scottsdale City Council. She served 3 terms from 2011 to 2023.

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Believes in maintaining low taxes and high-quality city services. As a city official, managed through the Great Recession and COVID-19 financial crises.

Economy

Supports redeveloping McDowell Road to replace empty car dealerships with improved neighborhood services.

Supported redeveloping McDowell Road to replace empty car dealerships with improved neighborhood services.

- Supported redeveloping McDowell Road to replace empty car dealerships with improved neighborhood services.

Public Services

Supports "smart growth" to keep Scottsdale affordable and vibrant, opposing halting development which could drive up housing costs and push away businesses. Believes in investing in areas like South Scottsdale and revitalizing entertainment districts to maintain the city's appeal.

Supports commercial and residential development in Scottsdale Believes in investing in areas like South Scottsdale and revitalizing entertainment districts to maintain the city's appeal and will lower housing costs.

- Supports commercial and residential development in Scottsdale Believes in investing in areas like South Scottsdale and revitalizing entertainment districts to maintain the city's appeal and will lower housing costs.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports maintaining infrastructure to the highest standards, including investments in water resources, roads, fire stations, parks, and flood control.

- Supports maintaining infrastructure to the highest standards, including investments in water resources, roads, fire stations, parks, and flood control.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports improved compensation and pension funding for police and fire departments.

- Supports improved compensation and pension funding for police and fire departments.

Public Safety

Daily Independent: Milhaven: Supporting Scottsdale's schools benefits city numerous ways

Supports increasing funding for public schools.

- Supports increasing funding for public schools.

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Linda Milhaven

Linda earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Wellesley College and her master's degree in business administration in finance.

Linda previously was a region bank president and customer experience manager for Wells Fargo.

Linda Milhaven previously served on the Scottsdale City Council. She served three terms from 2011 to 2023.

Believes she has the financial acumen and leadership skills to ensure the City thrives economically by controlling spending, keeping taxes low, and providing high-quality services.

The candidate's website says, "I am uniquely qualified to manage our financial challenges with my extensive business experience having spent over 40 years in banking with over 10 years as the Community Bank President for Scottsdale."

Believes in strengthening the local economy to ensure residents enjoy a high quality of life. Plans to enhance the City’s financial strength for future stability.

Opposes "wasteful spending and tax increases."

Supports improved funding for police and police pensions.

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

Linda Milhaven has over 40 years of experience in the banking industry, including roles as Community Bank President for Scottsdale and Regional President for Greater Arizona. She has also served as Chair of the Boards for the Scottsdale Area Chamber, Scottsdale Arts, and the Better Business Bureau. Linda holds a Masters in Business Administration in Finance from Columbia University.

Linda Milhaven has served 12 years on Scottsdale’s City Council and has been a part of numerous boards, commissions, and committees that contribute to the community's quality of life. She has held the position of Chair for the Scottsdale Area Chamber, Scottsdale Arts, and the Better Business Bureau. Additionally, she has been inducted into Scottsdale’s Historical Society’s Hall of Fame.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor serves as the city's ambassador to visitors and during community events. 
- Most Arizona mayors are elected to four-year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 