Background
Valdez, Joel David was born on July 2, 1934 in Tucson. Son of Luis F. and Miriam (Lopez) Valdez.
Valdez, Joel David was born on July 2, 1934 in Tucson. Son of Luis F. and Miriam (Lopez) Valdez.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University Arizona, 1957. Certified in management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972. Certified in management, Harvard University, 1978.
Director detention, Pima County Juvenile Court, Tucson, 1958-1966; assistant administrator, City of Tucson, 1966-1971; assistant city manager, City of Tucson, 1972-1974; city manager, City of Tucson, since 1974.
Member Diocesan Foundation, Tucson, 1984. Member National Academy Public Administration (trustee, national public service award 1985), American Society Public Administration (national council 1983, state public service award 1980), Arizona City Management Association (president 1978-1979), International City Management Association (vice president 1981-1983) Clubs: Very Important Person. Lodges: Knights of Holy Sepulchre, Rotary.
Married Mary Lee Jacobs, May 30, 1958. Children— David E., Laura L.