BULLHEAD CITY — Bullhead City Mayor Steve D’Amico has announced that he will be accepting a new role as Executive Director of the Bullhead City Metropolitan Planning Organization (BHCMPO). As a condition of accepting the position, he has resigned as Bullhead City Mayor, effective immediately.
“It’s a great honor to accept this important role shaping the future for our community,” D’Amico said. “I am excited to help guide the new MPO alongside the MPO Board to enhance and improve the long-term transportation planning in our region.”
As the new Executive Director for the BHCMPO, D’Amico will advocate to bring transportation improvements to its boundaries, which range from the northern City limits of Bullhead City to the southern limits of Mohave Valley. Initial key objectives for the BHCMPO involve developing a long-range (20 year) transportation plan, a short-range (5 year) transit/bussing plan, and exploring opportunities to secure grant funding for improving roadway safety and other transportation initiatives. The BHCMPO is federally funded with oversight from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
As Mayor, D’Amico advocated for improvements to Bullhead City’s transportation infrastructure at the local, regional and national levels. D’Amico successfully advocated for the state to repave Highway 95 in Mohave Valley and Bullhead City. D’Amico also helped secure $8 million in state funding for multiple right turn lanes along Highway 95 in Bullhead City.
D’Amico worked with the State of Arizona to transfer state sovereign lands along the Colorado River to the City of Bullhead City. He collaborated with Clark County, Nevada, and multiple other jurisdictions on the construction of the Silver Copper Crossing Bridge, has served as a member of the Rural Transportation Board and served as a member of the Mohave County Water Authority Board. Additionally, D’Amico has worked with the private sector to attract key developers to Bullhead City.
“D’Amico’s experience working with state, local, and federal partners to secure grant funding for Bullhead City will be a great asset for the newly established Metropolitan Planning Organization,” said Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter. “We wish him the best in his new position.”
Mayor D’Amico’s resignation leaves a vacancy on the Bullhead City Council. Details on how the City Council will undertake this task will be included on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting, scheduled for June 17, 2025.
