Gila Bend council unanimously approves renewal of town manager’s contract

The Gila Bend Town Council approved the negotiated renewal of the Town Manager’s contract during its special meeting on July 28, 2026.

Vice‑Mayor Chris Riggs moved to approve the negotiated contract; Councilmember Fernando Fernandez seconded. The motion passed unanimously with six yes votes — Mayor Tommy Sikes, Vice‑Mayor Chris Riggs, Councilmember Fernando Fernandez, Councilmember Mary Grogg, Councilmember Will Sipes and Councilmember Scott Swanson — and one absence, Councilmember Donny Young. The action was recorded after the council reconvened from an executive session at 7:45 p.m., and the formal approval appears in the meeting minutes as motioned in public session.

The agenda listed the item as “Town Manager Contract Renewal: The Mayor and Council may discuss and possibly take action to approve the renewal of the Town Manager contract.” The minutes record the motion text as “Vice‑Mayor Chris Riggs moved to approve the Town Managers contract negotiated. Second by Councilmember Fernando Fernandez. Motion to approve passed unanimously, Ayes (6) … Absent (1) Councilmember Donny Young.”

The meeting convened at 6:01 p.m. at the Gila Bend Unified School District Media Center and was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. No contract terms, effective dates, or salary figures are included in the public minutes for this agenda item.