Paradise Valley is the best small town in Arizona, and getting better.

While we are located in the center of the tenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, residents and visitors don’t feel that way when in our Town. Traffic slows down, mountain views open up, streetscapes are clean and manicured, you see mostly homes and few businesses, and pass by some of the most beautiful and popular resorts in Arizona, and the country.

I moved to Paradise Valley 20 years ago to make all of this a part of daily life for my family and me, and I want to ensure that all that makes Paradise Valley one of the most special places in Arizona, continues to flourish far into the future.

This is why I am running for a seat on the Paradise Valley Town Council.

As a member of the Council, I look forward to giving the best of myself to the position, including a strong moral and ethical background, a roll-up-the sleeves work style to get things done, a positive and optimistic attitude, a thoughtful and reasoned method to decision making, and a leadership approach that has resulted in many successes in both my personal and professional life.

As a small business owner for over 25 years, it has been my honor and privilege to provide an income and personal growth opportunities for many wonderful people.

While my undergraduate degree at ASU is in construction, my Masters and PhD degrees are in the field of Public Administration and Policy, providing a tremendous understanding of how government operates and can be successful.

I have been serving the Town for the past ten plus years, first as a member of the Town’s Planning Commission for six years (two years as Chairman), and also as a volunteer helping to run the monthly Paradise Valley Men’s Breakfast meetings for the past eight years.

If you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts with me about the Town, please do not hesitate to contact me at daran@wastchak.com.

I look forward to serving you!