Community Services Advisory Board

Last Content Update: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Overview

This Board advises the City Council and assists the Community Services Director with developing a continuing plan for the City’s park system and recreation programs. Members serve three-year terms.

For details on board openings and how to apply, visit our Board & Commission Vacancies page.

Meetings

4th Thursday of every month at 6 pm
Parks and Recreation Department

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members

Tabitha Avery
Term Expires February 1, 2026
Melissa Yost Fuentes
Term Expires February 1, 2026
Mindi McWherter-Dawkins
Term Expires February 1, 2027
Darlene Moberly
Term Expires February 1, 2028
Gary Rich
Term Expires February 1, 2027
Ricardo Villa
Term Expires February 1, 2028
Rodney Williams
Term Expires February 1, 2026

FAQs

Where can I find the paperwork to run for Mayor or Councilmember?

Candidates seeking election for municipal office will file nomination petitions with the City Clerk's Office. The nonpartisan candidate petition is provided here. It is your responsibility to verify the correct form utilized in the jurisdiction in which you are seeking a nomination. Additional relevant forms for campaign committees can be found on the City Elections page. All other questions about running for local office should be directed towards the City Clerk's Office at 520-421-8600.

How can I serve on a Board or Commission?

In order to serve on a City of Casa Grande Board or Commission, the following requirements must be met.

Must reside in Casa Grande for at least one year
Must be a registered voter
Submit an application (PDF) for review and appointment by the City Council

If you would like to request a waiver for a requirement, a waiver request form (PDF) must be submitted.

What are the requirements to run for local political office?

The Mayor and Councilmembers shall be qualified electors of the city and shall hold no other public office for which they receive compensation except that of a notary public or member of the National Guard or naval or military reserve. Candidates must have resided in the city for three years next preceding the date of such election or appointment. If the Mayor or a Councilmember shall cease to possess any of these qualifications or shall be convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, that office shall immediately become vacant.

City employees are not eligible to stand for election or serve as Mayor or as members of the City Council.

Candidates for Mayor must be 25 years of age or older, and candidates for Councilmember must be 21 years of age or older.

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Community Services Advisory Board

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Community Services Advisory Board

Staff Director & Liaison: Daniel Gallegos

Staff Assistant: Melinda Ashley & Aaron Walter

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