Meet Your Council
Mayor Laura Dorrell
Laura Dorrell has served on Clifton Town Council since 2016, initially filling in a vacant position. Elected to Clifton Town Council in 2018, she served as Vice Mayor in 2021 and 2022, and in 2023 she became the Mayor. Laura is a Registered Nurse with experience in Emergency Nursing and Rural Healthcare. Laura received her bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona and her Nursing Degree from Eastern Arizona College. Most recently, her master’s in nursing from the University of Arizona. Currently, Laura is employed at Gila Health Resources in Morenci, AZ, where is manages the Urgent Care Department and serves as the Chief Nursing Officer.
Laura is involved in many community associations, including chair for the Eastern Arizona Area Health Education Centers EAHEC, Vice President of United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties, Vice-Chair of SEACUS, and is a Flinn-Brown Fellow with the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership.
Laura is a third-generation Arizona resident living in the copper mining region of Morenci. She loves serving her community and has generated a non-profit to address the health needs of the people in Greenlee County.
Laura is dedicated to local issues, rural struggles, and community.
Contact:
Phone: Office (928) 865-4146
Email: dorrell@cliftonaz.gov
Term Expires 2026
Vice-Mayor Anthony James
Mr. Anthony James is an Arizonan Native who has resided in Greenlee County for nearly all his life. He is a third-generation copper miner with 29 years of experience. Throughout his mining career Mr. James has held various positions within Freeport McMoran. He has acquired the experience, knowledge, and responsibility of upholding the title and position of Supervisor since 2009. Mr. James maintains his current position as a supervisor in the Hydrometallurgical Leaching Division.
In March of 2020 Mr. James was elected to the Clifton Town Council where he has been a devoted councilman for the fellow citizens of Clifton, AZ. In 2023 became Vice-Mayor. He is involved with the ARPA, Roads & Streets Committee, and various town projects. Mr. James aspires to fulfill change for the people of Clifton, AZ. He believes in the importance of restoring the livelihood and appearance within the community.
In his spare time Mr. James enjoys spending quality time with his family in the outdoors. His favorite hobbies include traveling, camping, fishing, and hunting. Mr. James is also very involved within his faith and enjoys spending his time as a volunteer and Usher of the Sacred Heart Parish.
Contact:
Phone: Office (928) 865-4146
Term Expires 2028
Council Member Barbara Ahmann
Born in the city of brotherly love, Barbara gained a strong sense of civic duty and community involvement. Coming from an artistic family, she acquired an early appreciation for pottery. She attended a free municipal art school, Fleisher’s Art Memorial, where she honed her skills as a potter. Art has been her lifetime pursuit. She graduated from the University of California with a degree in Fine Art and the Humanities 1996, just before coming to Clifton, Arizona. Barbara and her Husband, Steve, taught in the Middle East, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for 5 years. Upon her return Barbara was elected to Clifton Town Council in 2013 and served until 2021. She has been re-elected to Clifton Town Council in 2025. She is ready to serve our community once again. Barbara has 4 grown children,15 grandchildren and 10 great grand children.
Contact:
Phone: Office (928)-865-4146
Email: ahmann@cliftonaz.gov
Term Expires 2028
Council Member Barbara Waddell Reyes
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I grew up along Florida's space Coast. From seeing the first flight into space by Alan Sheppard to watching the test launches that lead up to the Apollo Missions.
Married and moved to Tucson 1970, while in Tucson, my late husband and I built a home and I worked for a major Apartment builder, which gave me the opportunity to travel to major cities throughout the West and Midwest working with the manage teams to furnish the new apartments and decorate the models. Before moving to Clifton inl 995 to work for Phelps Dodge/FMI, I graduated from of A, majoring in accounting. I began my career as a miner in the Morenci pit as a heavy equipment operator later becoming a haulage supervisor. After retiring in 2009, I volunteered for the Parade of Lights and the Clifton Historic Preservation Committees, and then joined the Clifton Town Council in 2015. The friends that I made while working and living in Clifton have become some of the kindestand dearest friends.
Contact:
Phone: Office (928) 865-4146
Email: waddellreyes@cliftonaz.gov
Term Expires 2028
Council Member Raymond Lorenzo
Councilmember Ray Lorenzo was born and raised in Sacramento, California. He has 24 years of military service, 10 years in the Navy and 14 years in the Air Force.
Councilmember Lorenzo moved to Arizona in 1979, where he has worked at the mine and local school.
Councilmember Lorenzo has served on the Town Council for 12 years.
Contact:
Phone: Office (928)-865-4146
Term Expires 2026
Council Member Chad Brown
Rev. Chad Brown, originally from Iowa, moved to Clifton to be near his son. Throughout his life, he has been a law enforcement officer, animal control officer, firefighter, EMT, and Orthodox priest, serving in many professional and personal roles.
Appointed by the town council to fill a vacancy, he aims to represent the community he cherishes. His priorities include preserving history, fostering economic growth, and ensuring a legacy for future generations.
Rev. Brown continues to perform religious services, traveling to Phoenix to serve with his Archbishop. Deeply committed to his faith, he enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, and sightseeing in his spare time. He also teaches EMT, CPR, and First Aid classes, works on vehicles, and enjoys woodworking and watching war movies. He treasures time spent with his son Emilio, daughter-in-law Dahlia, grandson Edmund, and his German Shepherd service dog Rose.
Contact:
Phone: Office (928) 865-4146
Email: brown@cliftonaz.gov
Term Expires 2026
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