Meet Sara
Sara Presler, a Flagstaff attorney and law professor, was first elected Mayor in May 2008. Beholding to no special interests, she brings a fresh perspective and dynamic energy to the office, exploring ways to bring investment into the community that will help boost the local economy. Presler is an ardent supporter of clean industry and education, and works with nonprofit groups, business leaders, elected officials and others at all levels of government on initiatives to improve the quality of life for Flagstaff and northern Arizona.
Believing that local residents often have some of the best ideas, Mayor Presler makes it a priority to spend time out in the community, meeting with and listening to as many people as possible.
Born in Buffalo Grove, Illinois and raised in rural Arizona, Presler has called Flagstaff home since 1997. “My dad worked for International Business Machines (IBM), but as kids we called it I’ve Been Moved,” says Presler. Sara graduated Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in history and a minor in English from Northern Arizona University in 2002. After, earning her law degree from Michigan State University in 2005, she returned to Flagstaff to serve as a public defense attorney for Coconino County until 2008, defending the rights of children, the mentally ill, and low income persons. Mayor Presler also teaches Law & Ethics at Northern Arizona University.
Local Organizations Sara Presler Serves:
- United Way of Northern Arizona
- Coconino County Bar Association
- Northern Arizona Healthcare Fit Kids of Arizona Board for Childhood Obesity
- Coconino Community College President’s Advisory Board
- Local Church Involvement and Worship
- Coconino County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
- City Parks and Recreation Commission
- Public Safety Retirement Board
- Foster Care and Child Advocacy
- Housing Authority Council Liasion
- Public Library Story Time
- Mayor’s Symphony Program: Mentoring Through Music
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Advocate
Recent News
In their own words: Sara Presler
Mayor Candidates Face Off on Local Business Issues
Mayoral Candidate Debate Slated at Northern Arizona University Feb 24
Flagstaff & Southwest Windpower Featured in President Obama’s Weekly Address
Local Candidate Forum on Children, Youth, and Families Thurs, Feb 11
Council pushes back on firefighter cuts
2020 Vision: We have a prime opportunity today to shape our tomorrow
Presler Gives Speech at the Wildflower Bread Co. Ribbon Cutting
Presler gets call from White House
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