Effective at noon today, February 4, 2015, I resign my office as the Mayor of the Town of Carefree.

 

 

Last week I received a diagnosis that I have ALS, "Lou Gehrig's Disease".  At present I am having difficulty in fulfilling the duties and obligations of the Office of Mayor.  I will not be able to meet these obligations in the future.  My wife, Binka, and I will be devoting all of our time and energy addressing the consequences of ALS.

 

 

I thank the Staffs of the Town of Carefree, the Carefree Water Company and the Carefree-Cave Creek Combined Court for their diligent service while I served as Mayor.  Their excellent, dedicated work is greatly appreciated!

 

 

Thank you to the citizens of Carefree!  I have had the privilege of serving you for over 12 years on committees, Town Council and as Mayor.  It has been a privilege, an honor and a most rewarding experience.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

David Schwan

Mayor of Carefree