By Melissa Rosequist | Paradise Valley Independent
In Paradise Valley, the year 2019 was illustrated through growth.
Two freshman councilmembers took their seats in January, as Jerry Bien-Willner transitioned from a councilmember to newly-elected mayor — a feat he accomplished unchallenged.
The town also saw the hiring of a new town manager, Jill Keimach, as Brian Dalke served temporary role with poise and wisdom, town officials say.
Overwhelmingly, however, town officials were inundated with applications to redevelop properties in town.
