For Immediate Release
Contact: Amy Bolton, Public Information Officer
Office: 623-882-7053
amy.bolton@goodyearaz.gov
Goodyear Vice Mayor appointed to National Executive Board
Goodyear, Ariz. (Dec. 11, 2017) – Goodyear Vice Mayor Wally Campbell was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG), a constituency group of the National League of Cities (NLC).
The WIMG constituency group was formed in 1974 to serve as a forum for communication and networking among women local elected officials and their colleagues within the NLC. It strives to raise awareness about issues of concern to women, and it encourages women to seek public office in their communities.
Vice Mayor Campbell was first elected in 2011 and was reelected in 2013 and 2017. She has served on numerous committees within the city of Goodyear reflecting her passion to develop community connections, attract industry and create jobs.
For more information, contact the Goodyear City Council Office at 623-882-7776.
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About Goodyear
As one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, the city of Goodyear is poised to rapidly add to the current population of 78,189. Set in the West Valley of metropolitan Phoenix, the city encompasses 191 square miles that is only 10 percent built out. Home to a strong, educated and skilled workforce, Goodyear is well-positioned for growth. Featuring an ideal location, major transportation corridors – Interstate 10 and State Route 303 – reliable infrastructure, abundant land and a low cost of living, Goodyear has already attracted many major employers including Amazon, REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s, Subzero and the Michael Lewis Company. As the spring training home of Major League Baseball’s Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians, fans from across the country flock to catch the exciting action at Goodyear Ballpark. A thriving healthcare corridor, anchored by Abrazo West Campus and Cancer Treatment Centers of America, serves not only the community but the entire region. Supported by a strong median household income of $69,078 and a median age of 36.7 years, the diverse retail, dining and recreation options offer residents choices to enjoy and support the local community. According to the most recent satisfaction survey, 93 percent of residents rate Goodyear as a good/excellent place to live.
About the National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. www.nlc.org
