Somerton City Council names new Vice Mayor

Abigahil Padilla

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Somerton City Council says Councilmember Juan Castillo has been appointed to serve as the city’s Vice Mayor.

According to a press release, the appointment happened during a City Council meeting Tuesday as they designate one of its members to serve as Vice Mayor for a year.

Courtesy: City of Somerton

The press release says under Castillo’s new role, he will serve at “the pleasure of the Council and is responsible for performing” the mayor’s duties “in the mayor’s absence or disability.”

Castillo, according to the press release, will work alongside with Somerton Mayor Gerardo Anaya and the City Council to advance the City’s priorities and support “the continued growth and well-being of the community.”

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