SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Yuma County Names New Budget Director

Episode Date: June 8, 2026

Send us a text and chime in!Yuma County has named Lucia Gomez as Budget Director, bringing 22 years of County experience and leadership to the County’s budget development process. Gomez has served in the County’s Office of Management and Budget for 16 years, including most recently as interim budget director following the retirement of former Budget Director Tony Struck. Prior to that, she served as budget manager. During her tenure, she advanced long-range planning initiatives and collaborated with departments, elected offices and County leadership to support fiscal management in alignment with the County’s strategic goals. “Lucia brings significant experience and a strong public service commitment to...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yuma-county-names-new-budget-director/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text-to-speech audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. Yuma County has named Lucia Gomez as budget director, bringing 22 years of county experience and leadership to the county's budget development process. Gomez has served in the county's office of management and budget for 16 years, including most recently as interim budget director following the retirement of former budget director Tony Struck. Prior to that, she served as budget manager. During her tenure, she advanced long-range planning initiatives and collaborated with departments, elected offices and county leadership to support fiscal management and alignment with the county's strategic goals. Lucia brings significant experience and a strong public service

commitment to this position, said County Administrator Ian McGaughy. She is dedicated to ensuring responsible, transparent and sustainable budgeting. I look forward to working with her as we continue to support Yuma County's long-term financial health and strategic priorities. I am honored to serve as Yuma County's budget director and continue supporting the county's mission of providing high-quality services to our residents, Gomez said. My priority is to strengthen long-range financial planning, align resources with the board's priorities, and work collaboratively with departments and elected offices to support responsible decision-making in Yuma County's long-term financial sustainability. Gomez's appointment was effective June 1st.

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