Chino Valley Vice Mayor Tom Armstrong Elected GAMA Vice President

The Town of Chino Valley proudly announces that last week at the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Annual Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, Chino Valley Vice-Mayor and Mayor-Elect Tom Armstrong was unanimously elected Vice-President of the Greater Arizona Mayors Association.

As stated on their Facebook page, “The Greater Arizona Mayors Association (GAMA) is an assembly of the mayors from North Central and Northwestern Arizona joining together to create a stronger voice at the legislature and to identify, develop, and advocate for common interest. ”

Armstrong has lived in Chino Valley for over 16 years and is now retired. Prior to being elected to Council in 2020, Tom served on the Chino Valley Planning and Zoning Commission for which he served as the vice chairman. Currently serving as Vice-Mayor, Armstrong was elected Mayor and will be seated in that role at the Town’s December 10, 2024, council meeting. Regionally, Tom serves on the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization (CYMPO) and Rural Transportation Advocacy Council (RTAC) Executive Boards.

Current Mayor Jack Miller stated, “Having our Vice-Mayor and Mayor-Elect unanimously elected to this leadership role is quite an honor. Serving on as Vice-President of GAMA, Armstrong will increase the Town’s voice and presence on important matters to our Town as well as for North Central/Northwestern Arizona. Voices that need to be heard in our legislature. I thank him for his willingness to serve in this role.”