“As a longtime resident who raised and educated our two sons in this special town, I am committed to preserving Paradise Valley’s natural beauty and maintaining our unique quality of life for future generations.”
Karen Liepmann, Candidate for Paradise Valley Town Council
MEET
KAREN
Chair, Town of Paradise Valley, Planning Commission (member since 2021)
Current and past member of various community and non-profit boards and commissions
35-year Paradise Valley resident
Practiced 32 years as corporate and technology attorney in Arizona (26 in private practice and 6 at Arizona State University)
Married to Bart Brebner. They have two sons, Alexander and Sam Brebner (both attended Cherokee, Cocopah, and Chaparral).
ENDORSED BY
Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner
KAREN’S
PRIORITIES
One acre residential zoning
Public safety and our town police department
Transparent, responsive, ethical, and efficient government
Short-term rental and hillside building regulations
Preservation of open space and our natural desert environment
No property taxes
Collaborative, respectful, dialog
Strong relationships with Paradise Valley’s schools, faith communities, resorts, and neighbors
Read Karen Liepmann’s Candidate Statement
KAREN’S
RECOGNITIONS
The Best Lawyers in America (2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 editions)
“Best of Arizona” in Corporate Law, Franchise Law, Healthcare Law, and Intellectual Property Law by Ranking Arizona (2010 and 2011)
“Top Lawyers in Arizona” by Arizona Business Magazine (2009, 2010, and 2011)
“Top 50 Women in Business” by Phoenix Business Journal (2007)
“Best of the Bar” in Franchising and Licensing by Phoenix Business Journal (2005)