Boards, Commissions & Committees

The Town of Clifton has a number of boards, commissions, and committees to advise the Town Council on a wide range of issues. The use of boards and commissions may provide advantages, such as providing an in-depth examination of issues or a communication channel between elected officials and the community, bringing a broad range of ideas and expertise to public decision-making. Citizen participation is key to the purpose and success of any Town board or committee.

The Town of Clifton is seeking members of the public to serve on the following Boards and Commissions:

• Historic Preservation Commission

• Planning and Zoning Commission

• Board of Adjustments

The Town of Clifton is seeking members of the public to serve on the following Committees:

Grants Committee
Rates and Fees Committee
Buildings and Properties
Roads and Streets

Please submit a letter of interest to the attention of:

Mayor and Council; PO Box 1415; Clifton, AZ 85533. Or via email to castaneda@townofclifton.com

For questions, call town hall at (928)865-4146

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment Committee is a sub-committee of the Planning and Zoning Board. The Board of Adjustment (B/A) is established to hear and decide requests for variances, special use permits and other requests. The Board of Adjustments will then submit their recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission or Town Council when required to do so.

Board of Adjustment (subcommittee of P&Z)

Victoria Harriman, Chairman

Melissa Loya, Member

Joanne Vozza, Member

Kathryn Saiz, Member

Sarah Camacho, Member

Committees

From time to time the Town of Clifton may create advisory committees, formed with very specific tasks in mind. They may meet on as needed basis, annual basis, or until a project or goal is completed.

Roads and Streets Committee

Ray Lorenzo, Chairman

Rudy Perez, Member
Laura Dorrell, Member

Victor Stacy, Member

The Roads and Streets Committee makes recommendations to the Clifton Town Council when needed on the maintenance and repair plans for Town Roads and Streets.

Grants and Funding Committee

Barbara Ahmann

Tony Ortega

Austin Adams

The Grants and Funding Committee makes recommendations to the Clifton Town Council when needed on projects and or purchases that would qualify for specific grants.

Buildings and Properties Committee

Luis Montoya, Chairman
Ray West, Member
Rudy Perez, Member
Omar Negrete, Member
Espie Castaneda, Member

The Buildings and Properties Committee makes recommendations to the Clifton Town Council when needed on the use and/or sale Town Buildings and Properties.

Rates and Fees Committee

Luis Montoya, Chairman
Ray West, Member
Cecilia Jernigan, Member

The Rates and Fees Committee makes recommendations to the Clifton Town Council when needed on whether there are necessary increases or additions to the rates and fees schedule charged by the Town of Clifton.

American Rescue Plan Act Committee

Anthony James, Co-Chair

Laura Dorrell, Co-Chair

Janeene K. Carrillo, Member

Jon Antonson, Member

Larry Avila, Member

Bryan Boling, Member

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee was formed by the Clifton Town Council when through multiple legislative efforts municipalities around the country received federal funding as a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Clifton Town Council formed the ARPA Committee to ensure citizen involvement with the decision making for spending of the Town’s ARPA funding.

Boards, Commissions & Committees

Planning and Zoning

Board of Adjustment

Historic Preservation Commission

Municipal Property Corporation Commission

Public Safety Personnel Retirement Sys. Local Board (Police)

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board (Fire)

Volunteer Firefighters Pension Board

Committees