Councilman Daniel Valenzuela
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Councilman Daniel Valenzuela began his four-year term of office for the Phoenix City Council on Jan. 3, 2012. He proudly represents District 5, which includes west and central Phoenix. Daniel is committed to working with community leaders and his colleagues on the Council to make Phoenix an even better place to live.
Daniel has dedicated his entire life to public service. He currently is a special operations firefighter with the city of Glendale, Ariz. In addition to his firefighter duties, he also serves as the public information officer for the Glendale Fire Department. Working closely with the local media, he has been able to educate the public about childhood drownings and much more. He also developed several programs to educate all ages – from youth to seniors – about water safety, and healthier lifestyles.
As a result of his work in Glendale, Daniel has become a leader in the local and national first responder community. He is an instructor for the Arizona Department of Emergency Management and director of the National Fire and Rescue Services Information Officer Network. He also has served as a fire science instructor at Glendale High School and the Maricopa Community Colleges District. Currently, he serves as president of the National Association of Hispanic Firefighters, representing nearly 30 chapters throughout the country. Daniel represents the city of Phoenix on the board of WESTMARC, the Western Maricopa County Coalition.
Prior to serving on the City Council, Daniel volunteered his time as a member of the Maryvale Village Planning Committee. As an involved neighbor, he represented area residents to ensure proposed development was carried out in the best interest of his community. Daniel also has a record of public involvement outside of the city, having volunteered with several community organizations, including Americans Taking Care of Americans, the Labor’s Community Service Agency and served on the 911 Memorial Commission.
Daniel is a fourth-generation Phoenician. He and his wife of 17 years, Sonya, and children, Daniel and Danielle, are proud to call District 5 their home.
City of Phoenix
200 W. Washington St., 11th floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 262-7446
Fax: (602) 495-0628
E-mail: council.district.5@phoenix.gov