Cecil Yates has served six years on town council, served five years on Planning & Zoning, during which he continues to set policies in motion to ensure smart economic development for our town. He has BBAs in marketing and management, an MBA in strategic management, is Six Sigma certified and spent over 20 years in corporate America.

From being chief operations officer for Vetrone Development, Director of Property Management for the largest locally-owned, commercial real estate firm in Arizona, to starting up Rim Country Cabin Company, a new business of his own, Cecil has over 30 years of business experience. He understands both small and large businesses, non-profits and public sector through his diverse past experiences working with both.

He sits on the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Valley Metro Board of Directors and the MAG Domestic Violence Committee. Cecil acquired valuable skills and knowledge of state government and how things work in Greater Phoenix.

He has been a long-time advocate for our police (MCSO) and fire departments (Rural Metro) and has supported our valued Fountain Hills’ amphitheater, concerts, splash pad, picnic facilities, theater etc. He is committed to Fountain Hills being a community that preserves its residents’ quality of life, business vitality and citizen-centered opportunities.

Several past and current members of town council and mayors have endorsed Cecil Yates with letters and posts to The Fountain Hills Times and Connections, stating that he is a person most qualified and has the “institutional knowledge” (background and experience) to lead our town forward. He knows how to think on his feet, expressing thoughts clearly with answers and opinions.

Watching his career over the last few years, it became obvious that Cecil’s positive vision for Fountain Hills and an effective economic development plan for our community make him an ideal candidate for mayor.