Apache Junction selects interim public works director
by Apache Junction Independent
John Mitchell
John Mitchell, who has served in municipal utility and public works capacities in California and Arizona for more than 30 years, has been named interim public works director for the city of Apache Junction, effective April 3.
Mr. Mitchell takes over for Giao Pham, who has been selected as the new deputy public works director for the town of Gilbert after 10 years with Apache Junction.
Mr. Mitchell served for 22 years in various positions with the city of Fresno, Calif., leaving as deputy city manager and then spending a year and a half as county engineer for Madera County, Calif. He then served eight years as public works director and city engineer for the city of Eloy and two years as interim utility director for the town of Florence.
