Regular Meetings
5:00 p.m.
1st Tuesday Every Month
Meetings are held at the Town Council Chambers (33 Easy Street).
All official Town Council and Commission meetings are scheduled to be held in-person within Council Chambers (33 Easy Street).
Video recordings of official meetings are available on the Town's YouTube Channel for public record.
Meetings with Possible Quorums: March Quorum Calendar
The Town is governed by a Mayor and six Councilmembers, all elected at-large to four-year terms. Regular elections are held in the fall of even-numbered years.
In 2026, voters will elect three (3) councilmembers and one (1) Mayor. The Primary Election is scheduled for July 21, 2026.
Mayor John Crane has lived in Carefree since 1989. He served on the Town Council as a Councilmember and then Vice Mayor for 7 years and as Mayor since December 2022. Previously, John was appointed to the Carefree Subdivision Committee and was the Vice Chair of the Carefree Planning and Zoning Commission. John served 12 years as president and board member of the Carefree Foothills Homeowners' Association and served 10 years on the board of the Desert Foothills Land Trust. Currently, John sits on the Maricopa County Association of Governments Regional Council and the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Mayor Crane firmly believes local government, as the level of government closest to the people, must be transparent and responsive to the Town's needs to be effective. While successful economic development is key to the Town's future, a balance must be struck between citizen and commercial interests and fiscal restraint."
John earned a BS degree in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1978 and a MS degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in 1985. He served seven years as a nuclear submarine officer. A business owner, since 1994, he has been a sales representative for Asian, European, and US semiconductor material and equipment suppliers to customers in North America. In 2021 he was recognized by the Black Mountain Foothills Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with the Medal of Honor, the most prestigious honor awarded by the DAR for citizenship and patriotic service. John and his partner, Betsy, can frequently be seen strolling through Carefree enjoying all the Town has to offer.
Cheryl Kroyer is currently serving her third term on the Town Council. Her chief area of concentration has been in the Town's marketing and communications. She is passionate about Carefree and is dedicated to maintaining the character and spirit of the Town (the things that brought us all here in the first place). She is most proud of her efforts towards:
Making Carefree a destination - getting people into Town and then once here, helping them find their way around
Contributing to economic development efforts in order to find a reliable source of revenue to fund basic Town services (roads, fire protection, and police).
Making our streets safer for pedestrians: working with traffic engineers to get new crosswalks and safe havens for pedestrians when crossing our busy streets.
Developing and executing Town branding.
Participating in efforts to incorporate all of the Town's homes and businesses into the Carefree Water Company.
Through her efforts, these things are becoming a reality.
Cheryl fell in love with Carefree in 1988 and has been a full-time resident since 1998. As a resident she is dedicated to keeping the community a great place to live, work, and play. Before retiring, Cheryl spent 30+ years in the advertising business on a wide range of national consumer goods. She was on the team that introduced American Honda's Acura brand and worked on businesses as varied as Hunt Wesson Foods, Polaroid, Gallo Wines, Porsche Cars and the 'Got Milk' campaign among others.
Since moving here, she has been involved in several volunteer organizations. She served on the auxiliary board of Scottsdale Healthcare for three years and published and edited the hospital's first electronic newsletter. She has also served on the board of The Arizona Institute for Breast Health as treasurer and public relations manager. For the last three years, Cheryl has worked Wednesdays at the Foothills Food Bank. In her free time, she enjoys golf, yoga, bridge, movies, and can be seen walking her golden retriever, Biff, through Town most mornings. Cheryl graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Journalism degree.
Sheila retired as the Director of the Municipal Bond Department at Franklin Templeton Investments in July of 2020 and moved to Carefree. She has 34 years of experience investing in public infrastructure and was the leader of over 30 investment professionals providing investment opportunities for individual and institutional investors.
Sheila brings a deep understanding of all aspects of government budgets, services, tax policy and public policy. Throughout her career she has seen the best, the mediocre and the worst government practices. She knows what works, what does not and knows practices to avoid.
Sheila chose to move to Carefree because she wanted to live in a small community where she could get involved and make a difference. She was a participant on the Carefree Public Safety Advisory Committee from April 2021 through March of 2022, which sparked her interest in running for town council. Sheila’s goals for her term on town council are:
Work in respectful collaboration with the mayor, town council members and community members.
Strengthen and increase community engagement to make sure we hear all voices in decision making.
Maintain our strong history of fiscal stability as it is the foundation of good governance. Support the completion of the water consolidation project as all residents deserve high quality water and service.
Work with community members to determine the best fit for fire and emergency services and determine the most responsible way to pay for it.
Help the town and community members come together to determine the best path forward for growth.
Clint's passion for architecture remains as strong today as it did four decades ago when he began his career as an intern. His current projects primarily revolve around contemporary residential architecture, often incorporating elements of Rural European influence. Through a cohesive and timeless design process, Clint brings together expertise in architectural illustration, historic architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. His work reflects simplicity and a deep respect for the site.
While Clint previously managed groups responsible for large-scale commercial design projects, his transition into the residential sector occurred when he decided to create a dwelling for his own family. This endeavor resulted in the construction of an award-winning home in 1998, recognized by the Arizona Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Constructed with authentic, load-bearing adobe, this project paved the way for Clint to design numerous premier adobe homes across Arizona.
Throughout his career, Clint has fostered valuable relationships with top consultants in the valley, ranging from interior design to engineering and landscape architecture. For his projects, he often collaborates with consultants in home automation, lighting design, and energy modeling. Clint's architectural illustration skills have also made him a significant contributor to the development of architectural guidelines for large master-planned communities.
Clint's residential projects have been featured in AIA Home Tours, honored in AIA Homes of the Year competitions, and recognized in AIA Historical Preservation Exhibits. In 2010, Phoenix Home and Garden magazine acknowledged him as a Master of the Southwest, and his striking architecture has graced the cover of the publication. Clint was appointed to town council on July 11, 2023 and his term will run through December 2026.
Colleen Rose-Scurti brings over 35 years of award-winning experience in the real estate and escrow services industry to her role as Councilmember. A former corporate executive and current entrepreneur, she is known for her energy, organization, and results-driven approach.
Throughout her career, Colleen has built a strong track record in leadership, training, and management within a highly competitive and complex field. Her expertise lies in identifying the needs, goals, and challenges of diverse stakeholders and developing collaborative, win-win solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
Colleen chose to make Carefree her home because of its unique charm, character, small-town feel, beautiful desert landscape, open spaces, and welcoming community. As a councilmember, she is committed to preserving what makes Carefree special while guiding it toward a vibrant and sustainable future.
Her goals include working closely with residents, business owners, and fellow town leaders to bring all sides together for the betterment of the community. She is focused on revitalizing the Town Center by attracting new businesses to increase sales tax revenue and developing cohesive Design Guidelines, Architectural Standards, and appropriate zoning and code enforcement. Colleen also prioritizes fiscal responsibility and ensuring that Carefree has the infrastructure in place to meet the needs of both current and future residents.
Lon Johnson was elected to the Carefree Town Council in 2024. He has a strong background in business, marketing and communications. In addition to Town Council Lon is currently Senior Vice President of Sales for Colbert Packaging. He is also a member of Colbert’s Board of Directors. Since moving to Carefree in 2021 Lon has been involved with several volunteer organizations including Carefree Park and Desert Foothills Leadership Academy.
Lon and his wife Kerrie have fallen in love with Carefree and plan to make it their final destination. They both enjoy and want to stay involved and contribute their time and efforts to better the community.
