Safford’s Lopez named chair of SEAGO executive board

Safford Vice Mayor Arnold Lopez welcomes the crowd to SalsaFest on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Lopez was recently named chair of the Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO). - David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central

SAFFORD — Safford Vice Mayor Arnold Lopez has been appointed as the new chair of the executive board for the Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization.

According to its website, SEAGO “is a regional planning agency that performs and coordinates a variety of functions,” for Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties.

“SEAGO’s programs focus on issues that often cross jurisdictional boundaries, such as community and economic development initiatives, transportation, aging, and social service issues,” the website states.

SEAGO is currently helping Graham County with a housing study.

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