Sara Curtis Eloy City Council Member

I attended the launch of the new Nikola Hydrogen Fuel Cell Semi-Truck today. The factory is insanely futuristic with smart ATVs instead of a normal assembly line and all sorts of other fantastic robotics…even one that flips the chassis over during the assembly process. Very interesting new technology both in the trucks themselves and the production process.

Success requires preparation.

This is a photo of me and my teammate, Amy Chmelecki rehearsing before doing a demo jump at the New York State Fair on Women's Day. Or maybe we were having a dance-off? 🤔

With a little training and a little boogie, the jump went according to plan!
Highlight Pro Skydiving Team

I am grateful for the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, both as a City Council Member and a professional skydiver.

It's through these connections that we learn from diverse perspectives, ideas, and experiences to create a stronger community. Let's celebrate our differences and work together for a better future!

Got a nice hike in today on the Starr Pass Tucson trails after the AZ League of Cities and towns conference. Beautiful scenery and temperatures!

Imagine being featured in Woman's Day Magazine for doing what you love with one of your best friends!

Amy Chmelecki and I met in 2005 at a skydiving training camp and I joined her in a team in what was at the time, a brand new discipline for our sport, Vertical Formation Skydiving or VFS.

So grateful for 18 years of friendship, teamwork, and watching each other grow!

Great things are never achieved alone. Whether you're swooping with your teammates, or improving the city you love and live in, working together is essential.

I'm grateful to have a dedicated and passionate team by my side whether I'm working with the Council, with Eloy City Staff or with my skydiving teammates. Embrace the power of teamwork!🤝

Working as a team isn't about agreeing on everything, it's about recognizing that our differences are what make us stronger. 💪

I'm proud of the diverse backgrounds and ideas that my colleagues in the Eloy City Council bring to the table. Even though we may not always see eye-to-eye, we know that by working together, we can find creative solutions to the challenges facing our community. And when it's time to vote on important issues, we do so with fairness and respect for one another. That's the power of teamwork, and I'm grateful to be part of such a dedicated and collaborative group of individuals.

IMPORTANT!!!!

MESSAGE FROM APS REGARDING A SHORT POWER OUTAGE TONIGHT!

This affects the customers in Arizona City, Toltec, Sunland Gin Rd South of I-10 and Battaglia Rd West of Toltec Rd.

This is an important message from APS. Due to an issue with electric equipment, APS will need to interrupt service for 3 hours so we can safely complete work in your area. The interruption will take place on 7/20/2023 from 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. While we make every effort to restore power as quickly as possible, it is important to plan accordingly. For further updates, please refer to aps.com/outages.

If you have any questions, please contact the APS Customer Care Center at 1-800-253-9405

Outage Center Providing safe and reliable power is a top priority. But power outages do happen. And when they do, we work quickly and safely to restore your power and keep you informed along the way.

Nothing beats spending quality time with family and exploring the beautiful desert that surrounds Eloy.

Southern Arizona truly has it all - from natural wonders to a rich cultural heritage. What are some of your favorite outdoor activities in Eloy?

Inspiring the future generation!

I love doing Highlight Pro Skydiving Team skydiving demos into new places. Not only does it provide an extra challenge of jumping into a place I don't know, it also allows me to meet and inspire our future generation!

Sadly for the City of Eloy, Georges Reuter is moving Firebird USA, his business, to Florida and will be moving himself and his beagles too. Thus he has resigned from Council effective June 30 and we will need to fill his seat until November 2024. Check out this application for the position and think about if maybe YOU are the person to serve your community and your city! If you think you are then submit an application!

Behind the scenes at Project 19 / Women’s Vertical World Record.

I learned so much on this incredible journey of being one of the lead organizers for the Women's Vertical World Record. The history of the Woman's Suffrage Movement has inspired me to increase my knowledge and awareness of Women's rights globally. We are all responsible to fight for equal rights and equal opportunities to be the change we want to see in the world.

Hello Friends and fellow Eloy residents!

Have you ever wondered why not many restaurants survive or even come to Eloy? Some people cite population as the cause, but Eloy has thousands of visitors passing through for Skydiving and other tourist attractions in the area.

Currently our restaurant and bar tax rate including city, county and state taxes is a prohibitive 12.7%! That's $12.70 on every $100 restaurant bill you have. Pretty outrageous when compared to the rest of the state.

Myself and a couple of other members of Council have proposed that we reduce the restaurant and bar tax in Eloy by 1% this year. I would like to see it go down by at least 2% but we don't want the city services to struggle, so we propose to limit the pain by just doing 1% for starters. This could initially reduce city revenue that goes towards city services by $120,000 in fiscal 2024, but I believe it could ultimately be a wash as Eloy grows and becomes a more attractive city for new restaurant and bar businesses, thus ultimately bringing in new revenue and taxes to fund our city services.

ELOY HAS THE HIGHEST RESTAURANT AND BAR TAX IN THE ENTIRE STATE. The next highest rate is 1.5% lower than ours and our neighbors in Casa Grande are 4.2% lower. See the factual breakdown of the restaurant and bar taxes by city in AZ at https://tourism.az.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Restaurant-Bar-Tax-Rates-January-2022.pdf
Please note that these rates were decreased from this chart in 2023 by 0.5% as the county reduced the tax by this amount. Thanks Dan Snyder for this info.

PLEASE ATTEND THE PUBLIC MEETING at Eloy City Hall at 5pm on May 1st in the Council Chambers and let your thoughts be known as to whether you support this tax reduction or not! All comments are welcome.

On May 1, 2023, the City Council will hold a public hearing starting at 5 pm to consider lowering the Restaurant and Bar Tax.

The original publication was to start at 6 pm but has been moved to 5 pm. The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers at 595 North C Street, Eloy AZ.

Balloon jumps are one of my favorite things to do - especially when it looks like an action shot out of a movie scene!

Thanks to 'theirishmarauder' for the photo 📷 of me filming this awesome jump. 🪂

Stunt double!

Here is a photo of when I stunt doubled for the actor Addie Weyrich in the Call of Duty/ Electric Hummer commercial. I love pushing myself in the movie and commercial industries especially when I get to meet more badass women!

When was the last time you pushed yourself?

The climb might be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it.

Viewing Eloy from above allows me to reflect on how our city has enabled me to grow professionally and as a person. The opportunities the City of Eloy brings are vast and I feel privileged to be able to call this my home.

HP Z8 Fury - “The Drop” Watch the HP Z8 Fury render for its life. We took our incredibly powerful workstation and dropped it from a plane at 14,000 feet. Why? So you can see what ex...

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller.

At Skydive Arizona, we worked together to achieve the new Women's Vertical World Record and made history. Anything is possible if you work together as a team and set your mind to it.

For the first time ever, an all-woman team of aviators will conduct the pregame flyover at the Super Bowl, celebrating 50 years of women in U.S. Navy aviation 👏

We are hiring! Visit our website at www.eloyaz.gov to apply, view job descriptions, or view further details.

A team of 115 ladies came to Skydive Arizona to participate in Project 19 / Women’s Vertical World Record in November. This photo captures the spirit of international cooperation, collaboration and true dedication.

During this time, we successfully built 2 World Records to honor the women who came before us to fight for their rights. We must remember that women continue to fight for rights around the world and we must continue to raise awareness for those who still struggle for their basic rights.

Check out the Farmer's Market tomorrow, Saturday, at Main Street park in Eloy in the morning!

The City of Eloy is looking for a new member for the Revitalization Committee. Lady George was a member but as many of us know, sadly she moved! If you want to be part of the thought process to making Eloy a more enjoyable city to live in, consider joining this official municipal committee. Also it is a good chance to learn about how local government works and get involved. Here is a link to what the committee is all about and how to apply:

Revitalization Commission | Eloy, AZ - Official Website View Revitalization Commission meeting agendas and minutes.

The host of Remarkable Women came out to do a tandem jump with our amazing female skydiving heroes from the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team!

A huge thanks to for the article: Meet Sara Curtis | Professional Skydiver & Co-Organizer of Project 19.

Skydive Arizona was a beautiful setting for Project 19 / Women’s Vertical World Record. It's amazing to have this world-renowned dropzone in our hometown

Meet Sara Curtis | Professional Skydiver & Co-Organizer of Project 19 We had the good fortune of connecting with Sara Curtis and we've shared our conversation below. Hi Sara, we'd love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking As a professional skydiver, taking risks is a huge part of my life and career. It is incredibly important that all risks are calc

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Tickets can be purchased at the Eloy Chamber office.

“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” - Germany Kent

As we celebrate the New Year, it is time to reflect upon 2022 but look forward to 2023. Every year we have a new chance to grow, challenge ourselves and explore. I am grateful for the life I have created in Eloy. This city allows me grow professionally, personally and inspires me to keep pushing my life in new directions. What will you achieve this year?

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄 ☃️

It takes a lot of practice to jump before the public at big events. Safety is paramount! This photo was before a practice jump into a stadium in Lake Elsinore, California to make sure that we've got all the elements dialled in before we do it with people in the stands!

Governments could learn a lot about international co-operation from our powerful team of ladies who came together from all over the world to set not one, but two world records right here in Eloy!

80 kvinnor tog världsrekord i formationsfallskärmshoppning Så jobbade de mot världsrekordet • Se häftiga bilderna

Women set group skydive record with 80-person mid-air formation Dozens of the world’s best female skydivers set a world record by linking up in mid-air to make an 80-person formation in the skies over Arizona. The group called Project 19, works to honor the 19th Amendment and inspire women and girls to live brave lives.

Female skydivers attempt world record in Eloy ELOY — With Skydive Arizona a world-famous dropzone for extreme athletes, many skydivers from around the globe have come to Eloy to both train and compete.