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John McCafferty

Councilmember2021-2026

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
24:37
Avg per meeting
12:19
Segments
542

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[35]

Perkins Ranch Airfield Development and Zoning

Residents want a public accounting of who pays for security, roads, fire facilities, staffing, and maintenance tied to the airfield.

high↑Oct 2026[34]

Regional Stormwater Infiltration and Aquifer Recharge

Grant funding will be pursued to offset project costs, though future infrastructure investments will require careful budgeting.

high→Aug 2026[28]

Emergency Flood Damage Repairs

$2,000,000 budgeted for street improvements.

critical↓Jan 2026[21]

PFAS Remediation Funding Deferral at Water Reclamation Facility

Involves millions of dollars in capital infrastructure investments and potential utility rate adjustments.

high→Aug 2026[19]

Upper Sullivan's Canyon Acquisition and Peavine Trail Grant

$2.5M grant for Peavine Trail with $150K local match; Upper Sullivan's Canyon acquired via $200K grant and partner contributions.

low↑Nov 2026[18]

Fred Harvey Farm historic property and archaeological survey

Up to $31,782, covered by available APS funds.

critical→Jan 2026[14]

Parks & Recreation Amenity Priorities and Capital Projects

Directs how the town will allocate approximately $4.2 million in capital requests and shapes the upcoming fiscal year budget.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Public Safety Retirement System Terminations and Membership

$250,000 allocation from the General Fund Contingency Account, leaving over $300,000 in contingency reserves.

high↓Feb 2026[11]

David Herrera Disability Retirement Application

Determines future pension disbursements and disability benefits for the applicant.

high↑Feb 2026[11]

State-Mandated Administrative Subdivision Approvals

No direct fiscal impact; maintenance of landscaping and drainage tracts falls to the subdivision's HOA.

critical↑Jan 2026[11]

FY26 Street Improvements Project

$2 million allocated for FY 26-27 street improvements.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

School Resource Officer Services Agreement

The district reimburses the town up to $95,219.06 under the state grant.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Bright Star Well Site expansion land exchange

$323,500 total in water credits and reimbursement, with the broader PFAS remediation loan through WIFA still in review.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

First-quarter finances: construction and utility revenues soft

TPT up ~$250,000; construction revenue down ~$140,000; water/wastewater revenues ~$68,000 combined below budget.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Fiber broadband deployment via WeCOM agreement

No capital cost to the town — WeCOM is funding the build with grant match and its own private equity.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Disability Application Rehearing for David Herrera

A favorable rehearing outcome could obligate the Town to disability retirement benefits for a former officer.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

National opioids settlement participation

Settlement participation could yield funds for opioid abatement, though amounts were not stated.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Quarterly financial report (July–September 2026)

The report covers town revenues and spending for the quarter, though no figures were listed in the agenda.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Homelessness awareness and family services

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Chino Valley Youth Council

Decisions during term (219)

Recorded while McCafferty was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Consent agenda: opioids settlement with Albertsons and October 13 minutes

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 10, 2026

Estrella Vista land exchange for Bright Star Well site expansion

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 10, 2026

Climbing Management MOU for Upper Sullivan's Canyon

tabledNov 10, 2026

Fred Harvey Farm Historic Property Survey presentation continued

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Motion to enter executive session on airfield development agreement

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-1329 — Homestead Subdivision right-of-way dedication

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 27, 2026

Fiber License and Right-of-Way Use Agreement with WeCOM, LLC

approved7-0Oct 27, 2026

Executive session on possible land acquisition

approvedOct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 13, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-1328

approvedOct 13, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA

approvedOct 13, 2026

Consideration and possible action to approve the August 25, 2026, study session and regular meeting minutes.

approvedOct 13, 2026

Consideration and possible action to approve the September 8, 2026, regular meeting minutes.

approvedOct 13, 2026

Consideration and possible action to approve the September 22, 2026, regular meeting minutes.

approvedOct 13, 2026

ADJOURNMENT

approved4-0Oct 13, 2026

Approval of June 25, 2026 special meeting minutes

approved4-0Oct 13, 2026

Termination of Joshua Noden from the Public Safety Retirement System

approved4-0Oct 13, 2026

Termination of Charlene McClendon from the Public Safety Retirement System

approved2-0-1Oct 13, 2026

David Herrera disability rehearing accepted; documents sent to Dr. Parker

Voting record (128)

126 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesNov 10, 2026

Estrella Vista land exchange for Bright Star Well site expansion

Voted yesNov 10, 2026

Climbing Management MOU for Upper Sullivan's Canyon

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-1329 — Homestead Subdivision right-of-way dedication

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Fiber License and Right-of-Way Use Agreement with WeCOM, LLC

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-1328

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Water Reclamation Facility Improvements GMP Amendment #1

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

PACE Engineering Agreement Amendment #1 for Construction Services

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

PACE Engineering Agreement Amendment #2 for Arc Flash Study

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Town Hall Roof Replacement Contract (Option 2 - Metal Roof)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-1325 - Pet Adoption Fee Waivers

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

ORLP Grant Application for Community Center Park

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Continue Executive Session

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Groundwater Extinguishment Credits Purchase Agreement

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-969 (ZC-2026-04) Rezone

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-1324 (CUP-2026-01) Conditional Use Permit Renewal

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Earth Resources Corporation

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Work Authorization No. 1 with Lyon Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-1322 Upper Sullivan's Canyon Grant Agreement

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Yavapai County Contribution Agreement for Upper Sullivan's Canyon

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 2026-1323, declaring and adopting the results of the 2026 Primary Election held on July 21, 2026.

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

adjourn the meeting at 3:04 p.m.

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-1323 (Primary Election Canvass)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

reconsider the item.

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

approve Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, f, and g.

Voted noJul 14, 2026

approve Consent Agenda item 5e.

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

reconsider the original motion.

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

approve a budget transfer in the amount of $35,000 from the General Fund contingency to the General Fund - Engineering - Water Resources Consultant budget and to approve the Amended and Restated Profe

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

approve a Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town of Chino Valley and Chino Valley Rodeo Drive, LLC, extending the closing date by 60 days.

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

adjourn the meeting at 6:51 p.m.

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 5a-d, f-g)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Del Sol Maintenance Improvement District Tax Levy (Resolution No. 2026-1316)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Water Resources Consulting Agreement and Budget Transfer

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Rodeo Drive Purchase and Sale Agreement Second Amendment

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Deferral of WIFA Funding Application for PFAS Remediation

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adoption of Final FY 2026-2027 Budget (Resolution No. 2026-1312)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adoption of Street Lighting Improvement Districts Budget (Resolution No. 2026-1313)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adoption of Del Sol Maintenance Improvement District Budget (Resolution No. 2026-1314)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approve Consent Agenda items a, b, and c.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-1320 authorizing the loan acceptance of a $10 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan from WIFA for the Water Reclamation Facility Improvements and the execution and

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-1319 adopting the PSPRS Pension Funding Policy and authorizing the use of $250,000 out of the Town's General Fund Contingency Account to reduce the Public Safety Personnel

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-1320: $10 Million WIFA Clean Water Loan

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-1319: PSPRS Pension Funding Policy and Liability Payment

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approve Consent Agenda items a, b, d, e, f, and g.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approve Consent Agenda item 5c.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approve Ordinance No. 2026-968 for a rezone of three parcels of land from Agricultural Residential to Commercial Light.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approve Ordinance No. 2026-967 to rezone 4.97 acres from Agricultural Residential to Single Family Residential for a lot split.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Chino Valley and Mark Holmes, LLC, allowing up to $75,000.00 for professional services in FY 2026.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-1317 authorizing the application for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan from WIFA for the Bright Star Water Production Facility PFAS Remediation.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approve Resolution No. 2026-1309, approving a Tentative Budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and proposed expenditure limitation for the same year, in the amount of $48,345,342, and setting a public h