Meet the Mayor and Council

Mayor Tom Armstrong

Councilmember Armstrong has lived in Chino Valley for about 16 years and is now retired. Prior to being elected to Council in 2020, Tom served on the Chino Valley Planning and Zoning Commission for which he served as the vice chairman.

Tom stated his goals for the town include assisting in the proper management of the town by listening and acting upon the voices of the community. His highest priority is to maintain a dedicated and adequate water system for the people of Chino Valley and to increase the possibilities of new businesses locating to Chino Valley.

Mayor Armstrong's Term Expires DECEMBER of 2026

Vice-Mayor Eric Granillo

I’m Eric Granillo — a lifelong Arizonan, small business owner, and proud council member serving the community of Chino Valley. This town has been home since childhood, and it’s where my wife Adriana and I have raised our three amazing kids: Alexia, Andrew, and Elijah.

My life is rooted in faith, family, business, and service. I strive for excellence in all I do, whether it's running a business or giving back to the community I love. I'm passionate about helping Chino Valley grow responsibly — preserving our small-town values while building a stronger, more connected future.

From local leadership to hands-on experience, I believe in putting people first and working together to create a place we’re all proud to call home.

- Eric Granillo

Vice-Mayor Granillo's Term Expires DECEMBER of 2028

Councilmember Larry Holt

Councilmember Holt moved to Chino Valley in April of 2018 after a 34 plus year career in law enforcement. He has always believed in giving back to the community and embraces a belief in community service.

Shortly after arriving in Chino Valley, he obtained approval from the town council to renovate the town’s 9-11 Memorial. After receiving approval, founded the Chino Valley Memorial Foundation, a non-profit that not only maintains the 9-11 Memorial, but also assists survivors of first responders and active-duty military from Yavapai County who are killed in the line of duty. Larry was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serving two terms, his second as vice chairman. He was also appointed to the Make it Chino, general steering committee and as an ambassador for the general plan.

Larry and his wife Joann love the community and both enjoy the outdoors. Larry’s priorities include maintaining Chino Valleys identity as a small rural community, public safety and volunteerism.

Councilmember Holt's Term Expires DECEMBER of 2028

Councilmember John McCafferty

Councilmember McCafferty was appointed to Council in August of 2021 to fill a vacant seat. He ran and was elected to an open seat in 2022. Before retiring, John worked as an administrator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. When running for office, John stated he hoped to update the General Plan, continue to improve infrastructure, and create conditions for economic development. He said updating the general plan is critically important as the current general plan is outdated. Until a new General Plan is in place council will follow the current general plan, which was approved by voters.

“I mean what I say and I say what I mean. I am predicable,” John said. “I follow the rules because when you try to take short cuts is when you run into problems. I have no hidden agenda. I’m here because I love the community where I live." John served on the town Planning and Zoning Commission and other boards. He also works with youth soccer, and he ran for council because of his commitment to public service. He moved to Chino Valley in 2016. He majored in political science at ASU.

Councilmember McCafferty's Term Expires DECEMBER of 2026

Councilmember Sherri Phillips

Councilmember Phillips was elected to her first term on Town Council in 2022. She was born Sherri L. Clingman at Camp Pendleton Marine Base in San Diego, California. In 1968, after her father retired from the Marine Corp, Sherri’s family moved back to Arizona their home state. (Her dad graduated from Ash Fork High School and her mom graduated from a high school in Mesa.) Sherri attended Chino Valley schools from second to ninth grade after which she attended Prescott High School.

Sherri and her husband Scott Phillips have two daughters and four grandchildren. Even though she was born at Camp Pendleton and lived in Barstow before moving to Chino Valley, she considers Chino Valley her family’s home as two daughters and four grandchildren live here. Phillips worked in retail before taking her current job as office manager at a chiropractic office in Chino Valley.

Councilmember Phillip's Term Expires DECEMBER of 2026

Councilmember Bob Schacherer

Councilmember Schacherer was elected to his first term on Town Council in 2022. Bob said he loves Chino Valley because of the open spaces, people, roosters and cows. He said the people are friendly as they always look forward. He attended a gathering at Memory Park where he noticed all the parents stayed close to their kids. “That’s the small-town feel,” he said.

Bob, who drove a truck for 46 years, said he has no political background as he likes to get all the information in and process it before making a decision. Bob said because he’s retired he can give 100% of his time to serving on the Town Council. “I’m not a developer, Realtor or in construction,” he said. Born and raised in Dayton, Kentucky, he started truck driving right after high school. He volunteers for Meals on Wheels and Hospice.

Councilmember Schacherer's Term Expires DECEMBER of 2026

Councilmember Robert Switzer

Councilmember Switzer was elected to his first term in 2024 after serving on the Planning and Zoning commission for 6 years. Robert and his wife have been living in Chino Valley for 8 years and are members of Grace Church, the American Legion Post 40 and the Prescott Elks.

Robert is currently employed with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in the Law Enforcement Support Services Division as the Property Control manager and a firearms instructor and also volunteers for the Sheriff’s VIP program.

My priorities are God, family, Country. I love Arizona and Chino Valley. I will be focusing my term on securing a reliable sustainable water supply for Chino Valley, limiting growth to maintain our rural character while increasing our revenue through responsible retail and commercial growth. Please feel free to contact me with questions, comments and concerns. I want to be the citizens voice during my term.

“Let your change of heart be seen in your works.” Mathew 3:8

- Robert Switzer

Councilmember Switzer's term Expires DECEMBER of 2028