Deborah Morales | Sahuarita Town Council Candidate Background

Candidate Background: Deborah Morales (Sahuarita Town Council)

Deborah Morales currently serves on the Sahuarita Town Council and is a candidate in the town’s local election cycle. This post provides a neutral overview of her background, public service, and community involvement based on publicly shared information.

Professional and municipal background

Morales moved to Rancho Sahuarita in 2003. After moving to the area, she worked as a 911 operator/dispatcher for the City of South Tucson Police, Fire, and medical services. Her dispatch duties also included work connected to the Town of Sahuarita Police Department.

A year later, she began a career with the Town of Sahuarita in the Building Safety Department, working as a permit clerk. She is noted as the first former Town employee to later be elected to the Town Council.

Community involvement

Prior to her term on the Town Council, Morales has described immersing herself in the community and participating in multiple local events and organizations. Publicly shared examples include:

• Spearheading Walden Grove Grad Night for 7 years
• Involvement with Food Truck Round Ups
• Church involvement and Youth Group participation
• Volunteering with Shopping Angel
• Involvement with El Rio Health
• Participation with National Disaster Team Rubicon
• Service on the San Xavier Little League board
• Service on the Pop Warner Redskins Football Association board
• Participation in various other Town events

In 2018, Morales was highlighted as one of the “I-19 Most Influential People” by the Green Valley News, and she also received the Town of Sahuarita’s Manager’s Choice Award.

Council priorities and stated approach

According to the Town’s published profile, Morales has stated that her goal on the Town Council is to maintain open communication with everyone, to avoid making promises, and to work hard to address the challenges being met. She has also stated a goal of ensuring the safety of residents and Town employees is continuously met.

Personal background

Morales has eight adult children, three adult stepchildren, and 26 grandchildren.

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