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Executive Committee Spotlight:
Alan Krieger, Mayor, City of Yuma
Name, title & city/town:
Alan L. Krieger
Mayor
City of Yuma
Year elected to office:
Elected to office in November 2009 and took office in January 2010
Years served on Executive Committee:
Served on Executive Committee since 2010
Hometown:
Yuma, Arizona
Born and raised in Sibley, Iowa
Why did you decide to serve in local government?
Service on the city's Commercial Building Advisory Board got me interested in city government and led to one term as a councilmember. I've gone through the
learning curve. I've learned about processes, regulations, how council functions and how municipal government works. I also learned how difficult it is to get
things done and what I see as a need for more open dialogue between the mayor and council, and between the city and citizenry. The most important thing leaders
can do is listen to what people want for their community. Not tell them what they're going to get. I've been helping to build Yuma since 1983. I would like
to continue to build Yuma at City Hall.
What are the biggest challenges facing your city today?
Making the budget cuts necessary. To live within our means and maintaining the service level taxpayers demand.
What opportunities do you see for your community?
The opportunities for job growth have never been better. Yuma has an abundance of water for industry and agricultural uses. The Goldwater and Chocolate Mountain
Military Ranges are vital to National Security Training. Due to the advent of the F35 Strike Fighter arriving at MCAS-Yuma in 2012, Yuma will continue to provide
the Department of Defense with unmatched training ranges and premier weather.
What are you most proud of during your tenure on the Executive Committee?
I am proud of the opportunity to represent the desert Southwest. Being appointed in my first year as mayor and representing the third largest metro area in the
state.
Why is the League important to cities and towns in Arizona?
The League is important as it offers much more than programs and services. The opportunity to work with experienced mayors and other elected officials from around
the state helps balance the day to day learning curve. This interaction is vital to the ever changing make up of mayors and councilmembers in Arizona cities.
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League of Arizona Cities and Towns
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
http://www.azleague.org
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