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Town of Clifton Arizona
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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 townclerk@cliftonaz.com

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

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission provides recommendations to the Town Council on the General Plan, zoning maps, and other land use actions. Members also make final decisions on use permits and preliminary subdivision plats. 



Planning and Zoning Commission 

John Freida

Melissa Loya

Rebecca Anderson

Clark Hardcastle

Stephen Ahmann

Shane Kennedy - Alternate

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)


Sarah Camacho

Joanne Vozza

Melissa Loya



Application to Appear Before the Board of Adjustment

Application to appear before the board of adjustment 082023 (pdf)

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Historic Preservation Commission

Clifton values its historic buildings, sites, structures and objects. Through the Historic Preservation Commission, the town seeks to identify, preserve and protect significant historic and archaeological properties that celebrates the rich history of Clifton.  


Historic Preservation Commission 

Erin Spears

Robert Chilicky 

Mark Vinson


Municipal Property Corporation Commission

The Municipal Property Corporation Commission assists the Town in financing, acquiring, constructing and equipping certain real and personal property.  It then leases, with an option to purchase, such property and the improvements thereon back to the town.


Municipal Property Corporation Commission

Laura Dorrell

Ray West

Ray Lorenzo

Anthony James

Karen Crump-Frye

Public Safety Personnel Retirement Sys. Local Board (Police)

Under Arizona Revised Statutes, employers who participate in PSPRS form Local Boards that act as the local administrative bodies to the main, statewide system.  There is one Local Board for sworn police employees and one Local Board for sworn fire employees.  

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board (Fire)

Under Arizona Revised Statutes, employers who participate in PSPRS form Local Boards that act as the local administrative bodies to the main, statewide system.  There is one Local Board for sworn police employees and one Local Board for sworn fire employees.  

Volunteer Firefighters Pension Board

The Volunteer Firefighters Pension Board was formed to manage the pension plan for the Volunteer/Reserves that work for the Town of Clifton. The board manages and takes care of the disbursement and annual reporting of the Firefighters Relief and Pension Fund.  They have oversight to the Plan Document and they review and update the document as needed with proper approvals through the City Council.

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



 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 



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



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



Rates and Fees Committee



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

Luis Montoya, Co-Chair

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. 

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