Greg Clifton

Greg Clifton has had experience in public service for 25 years including working as the city manager for a short tenure in Vail, Colorado.

Clifton said he felt his family defined him. He has a wife and two kids who are all big on being in the outdoors.

Clifton said transparency was not a value or a goal, but a mandate with government at any level. He also said he liked the job of city manager because he liked operating behind the scenes, but said he has been happy to meet people in Flagstaff.

Recently, after working for Vail for less than two years, he left the position of city manager. Clifton described the reason as a question of being able to fit with the council. He said he was impressed with Flagstaff so far, which has been reassuring to him.

“I don’t believe that I was the best fit for the organization there; with that, I would take note that throughout my 25-year career in public service, I truly have enjoyed long tenure for the cities and towns I have served.”

Cliff Moore