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Finance Director Appointment

Summary

Nogales just brought in Casey B. Welch, an ex-USAID official, to clean up and take charge of the city's finances as the new finance director. With big government experience under his belt, he's stepping into a crucial role to manage the local budget.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Having a seasoned federal financial veteran at the helm could mean smarter spending and better budget management for the city.

✅Who benefits

Local taxpayers and city residents benefit from having an experienced professional managing public funds.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

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Nogales InternationalSep 4, 2026

Nogales hires ex‑USAID official to lead finances

The Nogales mayor and council unanimously voted to appoint Casey B. Welch — former senior operations leader at the U.S. Agency for International Development — as finance director, replacing interim Sergio Corella during Wednesday's regular meeting.

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