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Julie Cieniawski
Julie Cieniawski was an at-large member of the Scottsdale Unified Governing Board in Arizona. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. She left office on January 1, 2025.
Cieniawski (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to represent District 2 in Arizona. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Cieniawski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Julie Cieniawski was born in Golden Valley, Minnesota. She earned a graduate degree from the University of Minnesota in 1988. Her career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Maricopa County, Arizona (2024)
General election
General election for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 2
Incumbent Thomas Galvin defeated Julie Cieniawski in the general election for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Galvin (R) | 58.3 | 241,825 |
 | Julie Cieniawski (D)  | 41.6 | 172,791 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 444 | ||
| Total votes: 415,060 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 2
Julie Cieniawski advanced from the Democratic primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 2 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Cieniawski | 99.6 | 55,426 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 220 | ||
| Total votes: 55,646 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 2
Incumbent Thomas Galvin defeated Michelle Ugenti-Rita in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 2 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Galvin | 56.3 | 55,712 |
 | Michelle Ugenti-Rita | 43.4 | 42,959 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 260 | ||
| Total votes: 98,931 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cieniawski in this election.
2020
See also: Scottsdale Unified School District, Arizona, elections (2020)
General election
General election for Scottsdale Unified Governing Board At-large (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Scottsdale Unified Governing Board At-large on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Cieniawski (Nonpartisan) | 22.0 | 55,304 |
| ✔ | Libby Hart‐Wells (Nonpartisan) | 17.5 | 43,858 | |
| ✔ | Zach Lindsay (Nonpartisan) | 16.7 | 41,853 | |
| Rose Smith (Nonpartisan) | 16.5 | 41,470 | ||
| Kathleen Angelos (Nonpartisan) | 14.1 | 35,410 | ||
| Lucy DiGrazia (Nonpartisan) | 12.9 | 32,516 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 805 | ||
| Total votes: 251,216 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Julie Cieniawski completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cieniawski's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I have been married 29 years. My husband and I have 2 young adult children who we are very proud of.
- As a 30+ yr. public school (Jr. High) education leader who has invested many hours of service beyond my classroom, I proudly advocate for better representative governance and a brighter future. My authentic interest to support families guides my service. I believe when we engage with others and learn about issues impacting their lives, we can more effectively make decisions and improve the quality of life for others, and build safer and more productive communities.
- My volunteer work includes: March of Dimes, Special Olympics, Girl Scouts, American Cancer Society, coaching youth sports, Bonds and Override task force committees, and other varied district leadership and community roles in both Mesa and Scottsdale.
- It has been through my 4 yrs. of service on the SUSD governing board, 6 yrs. on the AEA Board of Directors, my leadership as Scottsdale Education Assoc. President, and my time on the Family Promise of Greater Phoenix Board (addressing issues of family homelessness) where I saw an evident scope of concerns that impact our families and communities, and need to be addressed differently.
- I am authentically concerned about the quality of life that all residents of Maricopa County experience. I am committed to safeguarding the rights we care about; access to QUALITY and affordable healthcare and safe housing, to experience a superior personalized education, the ability to earn a livable wage, the expectation to be protected and treated with dignity and respect, and the ability to actively participate in our election process and know that their interests not only matter but their votes will be authentically certified. I'm concerned about making smart and future-focused development plans that do not further burden the impact on our environment, the use of our natural resources, or hinder our ability to enjoy our open spaces .
- Education isn't just a "thing" it's the ONLY thing! Now, it can look very different to individuals according to their needs and interests but a QUALITY education should be afforded to all residents of Maricopa County. From accessible and affordable early childhood education and care through a fully funded (according to students' needs) K-12 system, job skills and vocational development, adult education opportunities, we need to be engaging our populous differently to meet the evolving workforce needs accordingly. We all benefit from an educated society. When people can provide properly for themselves and their families, they are more likely to contribute to the economic vitality and development we need to thrive.
- I am authentically concerned about the current state of affairs related to safe, affordable, and accessible housing for residents of Maricopa County. The "cost burden" of housing expenses and general living today is excessive. No one should have to decide whether they are going to pay for housing or buy food, pay utilities or receive necessary medical care. People should be able to live, work, and play in their community if they so choose.
Healthcare- Healthcare decisions should be made by the individual and their medical care provider.
Housing- wealth development through home ownership should be accessible to community members.
Economy- taxes aren't sexy but are necessary to provide a quality of life we deserve (safety, clean water, infrastructure-roads and bridges, parks, libraries, community health initiatives- mental health and addiction issues, disease prevention and treatments, animal control and welfare, fire control, EDUCATION, etc..)
- Upholding fiduciary responsibility is important to this work.
It's vital that elected officials are services-driven, oriented to advancing the quality of life of others, and prioritize placing the needs, well-being, and common good of those they represent ahead of any political or personal agendas.
Effective leaders are honest and interested in the lives of others. They listen, learn, and take actions to improve the quality of life for others.
Characteristics that I feel are important to possess include being:
Humble and able to admit you made a mistake and are willing to fix the mistake or recognize when they need more information in order to make better decisions.
Trustworthy and honest- they say what they mean and mean what they say.
Good elected officials are not experts in everything but are willing to recognize what they don't know and will to learn what they need to know and evolve as the needs of those they represent indicate.
Principled leaders consider the impact of decisions made on those who will be impacted by the decision, before they make a decision.
Good governance is about honoring the interests and needs of the community members we are elected to support through governance by respecting their input into solving problems.
I want to be remembered as a person who chose to walk with purpose and had a great learning experience along the way. Leaving this life experience better for those who are next is the legacy I would like to leave.
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2020
Julie Cieniawski did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 27, 2024
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