Camp Verde News – The Town of Camp Verde is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Town Council, following the resignation of former Mayor Dee Jenkins. Jenkins submitted her formal resignation on April 16, 2025, after being unanimously appointed by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors to serve as the District 2 Supervisor. Vice Mayor Marie Moore was sworn in as Mayor later that day.
With Mayor Moore’s transition, a vacancy now exists on the Town Council. In accordance with Section 2-1-4 of the Town Code, the Council must fill the vacant seat within 60 days (no later than June 16, 2025). The appointed individual will serve until the next regularly scheduled Town Council election.
Application Process and Timeline
The application period opens on Thursday, May 8, 2025, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Completed applications must be submitted in person at Camp Verde Town Hall, located at 473 S. Main Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322.
If more than eight applications are received, a Scoring Committee will convene the week of May 26th to narrow the pool to the top eight candidates for interviews. The Town Council reserves the right to select up to two additional applicants, for a total of ten interviewees.
The Town Council will conduct interviews during Executive Session on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The appointment will be made during a Special Session on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at which time the selected candidate will be sworn in and seated on Council.
Application Requirements
Applicants must:
- Submit a completed application form
- Certify they meet the minimum qualifications for office
- Provide written responses to all application questions
- (Optional) Submit no more than two letters of recommendation
Applications are available at Camp Verde Town Hall and on the Town’s website at www.campverde.az.gov.
For more information, contact the Town Manager’s Office at (928) 554-0011.
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