Longtime AzPHA member and former ADHS Director Jack Dillenberg will become the new mayor of Jerome when he’s sworn in on November 10. Dr. Dillenberg has been on the Town Council there since he moving to Jerome a couple of years ago. He is currently serving as the Vice Mayor.
Jerome has an interesting way of selecting a Mayor. The Town appoints the person with the most votes as mayor, but the full council officially appoints the mayor.
“I believe that my years in public health leadership will help me guide the establishment of a self-health clinic for the town while furthering our effort to improve infrastructure, develop affordable housing and get our community garden going,” Dillenberg said about his goals as mayor.
Jack served as the ADHS Director for 5 years during the Symington Administration. Among his many signature achievements was his focus on youth tobacco use prevention and improving oral health. Perhaps you remember the Tobacco: Tumor Causing, Teeth Staining, Smelly, Pukey Habit campaign. That was Jack’s handiwork. After his ADHS Director job he went on to serve as the Dean for the AT Still University Dental School for many years.
Jack, thank you for your continuing service!