County Manager
One of the most important functions of the County Manager is to serve as a bridge of communication between the public, the various elected officials and the Board of Supervisors. The County Manager administers all non-elected departments including Community Development, Elections, Financial Services, Health and Social Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Planning and Zoning, Public Works, Public and Legal Defenders and Purchasing.
The County Manager monitors and administers the county budget which includes an individual departmental review of proposed, and then throughout the fiscal year, ongoing expenditures. Duties also include estimating all anticipated review and ensuring the development of the budget under legal expenditure and levy limits. The County Manager negotiates all intergovernmental agreements.
Besides the administrative function of the County Manager, the Manager completes a variety of special projects for the Board of Supervisors affecting the management and the fiscal integrity of Mohave County. The County Manager is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serves at the pleasure of the Board.
County Manager
J. David Strahl
Dave comes to Mohave County with over 35 years of experience in local government. He has worked in local government leadership positions in Illinois, Missouri and Alabama. These leadership positions have included both city and county roles. He also brings extensive experience in strategic planning and implementation along with knowledge in the variety of complex operations that a modern local government must provide to serve its residents. Dave has an MPA degree from Northern Illinois University and a bachelor’s degree from Manchester University. Dave is native of Indiana but has worked and lived in the Chicago region for a majority of his career.
Dave is excited to undertake the role of County Manager in Mohave County and looks forward to working to improve the county community and organization through his work with the professional team of elected leaders and staff.
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Closed on County designated holidays
Phone:
(928) 753-0729
Address:
700 West Beale Street
Kingman, Arizona
86401