Town Hall-Town Clerk

Town Clerk
Val Cordova

Town Clerk

The mission of the Town Clerk is to uphold the Constitutional Government and Laws of the Town of Springerville, record that which is true, and entrusted to the office. The Town Clerk maintains neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all, while striving to constantly improve the administration of the affairs of the office, consistent with applicable laws.

The Town Clerk provides the communication between the Council and residents of the community.

Town Clerk Valentina Cordova

Valentina (known as Val in her community) is a second generation native of Springerville who started working for the town in 1987 as a clerk-typist. She worked her way through the Town offices, serving in the Water Department, and in 1996, she was appointed Town Clerk. She has earned her certification as a municipal clerk. Val enjoys providing a necessary service to her community, through her office, and encourages residents to take an active part in their government. "Elections are the first and foremost right we have as citizens to affect government at all levels," Val says. She and her husband of 32 years have raised three children, and enjoy their grandchildren, some of which still live in Springerville.

Elections

During council elections, residents use the Town Council Chambers to cast their votes. Primary elections are always held in March, at two-year intervals. Votes for County, State and Federal elections are held at the precinct. Please reference your sample ballot for the specific location.

Voter Registration forms can be picked up at the library or Town Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Council Meet?
The Council meets to discuss and vote on Agenda Items during regularly scheduled meetings, held the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:00PM.

Will I be allowed to speak on an Agenda Item?
Yes, but residents of Springerville will be asked to sign in prior to the meeting with the Town Clerk, so that they may be recognized by the council at the appropriate time.

Can I meet with a Councilmember or the Mayor outside the regular meetings?
Yes, but State Open Meeting Laws prohibit a quorum, or majority of the members, to meet to discuss any topic in a forum that is not readily accessible to the general public. This means that any meeting that requires the attendance of a quorum of the elected officials must be publicly posted and announced at least 24 hours in advance. However, residents are encouraged to meet with, exchange ideas with, and to share their viewpoints with their elected officials as part of their active participation in self-governance.

Who is the Town Manager?
The Town Manager of Springerville is Scott Garms, who can be contacted at (928) 333-2656.

Who are the Council Members?
The Town consists of 3 councilmembers, a Mayor, and a Vice Mayor. Click here to learn more about the town's elected officials.

How long do the meetings usually last?
The length of the regularly scheduled meetings can vary significantly, depending upon the amount of items which need to be addressed on the agenda. One to two hours or more is not uncommon.

What is an Executive Session?
On occasion, the Council may be required to meet in private with the Town Manager and Town Attorney, and Clerk to discuss matters of a legal or confidential nature. In such instances, the Council will leave the room to discuss the topic, and then return to the chambers.

Downloadable Documents

Commonly requested forms and applications for can be picked up in person by stopping by Town Hall, or can be downloaded here. These forms and documents require the Adobe Acrobat^© reader, which can also be downloaded for free.

Document	Description	File Size
Peddlers, Canvassers, Solicitors, & Transient Merchants Application Form	2-page application	12 Kb
Business Permit Application	2-page application	38 Kb
Town Code	509 pages	2.93 Mb
Public Input Form	1-page suggestion/comment form	27 Kb
Public Records Request Form	6-Pages	62 Kb
Donation Request Form	1-page request to Town (non-profit organizations only)	64 Kb

Depending upon connection speed and quality, a 56Kbps Internet connection can download approximately 3Kb per second, thus the average download time for the above documents on a 56K connection should be less than 30 seconds per document.

Contact Information

Telephone: 928-333-2656
FAX: 928-333-3056
Postal address: 418 East Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938
Electronic mail