Tom Armstrong
About
Tom Armstrong's platform centers on sustainable development, protecting local water resources, and environmental preservation for Chino Valley. His priorities emphasize balancing community growth with the conservation of natural areas.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentMayor Tom Armstrong aims to focus on managing growth, securing water resources, and preserving the local environment during his second term.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 1:37:46
- Avg per meeting
- 4:27
- Segments
- 2088
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
Regional Stormwater Infiltration and Aquifer Recharge
Grant funding will be pursued to offset project costs, though future infrastructure investments will require careful budgeting.
Emergency Flood Damage Repairs
$2,000,000 budgeted for street improvements.
PFAS Remediation Funding Deferral at Water Reclamation Facility
Involves millions of dollars in capital infrastructure investments and potential utility rate adjustments.
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.
Fred Harvey Farm historic property and archaeological survey
Up to $31,782, covered by available APS funds.
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.
Public Safety Retirement System Terminations and Membership
$250,000 allocation from the General Fund Contingency Account, leaving over $300,000 in contingency reserves.
David Herrera Disability Retirement Application
Determines future pension disbursements and disability benefits for the applicant.
State-Mandated Administrative Subdivision Approvals
No direct fiscal impact; maintenance of landscaping and drainage tracts falls to the subdivision's HOA.
FY26 Street Improvements Project
$2 million allocated for FY 26-27 street improvements.
School Resource Officer Services Agreement
The district reimburses the town up to $95,219.06 under the state grant.
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.
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.
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.
Disability Application Rehearing for David Herrera
A favorable rehearing outcome could obligate the Town to disability retirement benefits for a former officer.
National opioids settlement participation
Settlement participation could yield funds for opioid abatement, though amounts were not stated.
Quarterly financial report (July–September 2026)
The report covers town revenues and spending for the quarter, though no figures were listed in the agenda.
Homelessness awareness and family services
Chino Valley Youth Council
Decisions during term (219)
Recorded while Armstrong was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda: opioids settlement with Albertsons and October 13 minutes
Estrella Vista land exchange for Bright Star Well site expansion
Climbing Management MOU for Upper Sullivan's Canyon
Fred Harvey Farm Historic Property Survey presentation continued
Motion to enter executive session on airfield development agreement
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution No. 2026-1329 — Homestead Subdivision right-of-way dedication
Fiber License and Right-of-Way Use Agreement with WeCOM, LLC
Executive session on possible land acquisition
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-1328
CONSENT AGENDA
Consideration and possible action to approve the August 25, 2026, study session and regular meeting minutes.
Consideration and possible action to approve the September 8, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
Consideration and possible action to approve the September 22, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of June 25, 2026 special meeting minutes
Termination of Joshua Noden from the Public Safety Retirement System
Termination of Charlene McClendon from the Public Safety Retirement System
David Herrera disability rehearing accepted; documents sent to Dr. Parker
Voting record (162)
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