A fourth generation Arizonan, Chip’s parents still raise cattle on his great grandparents’ homestead west of the Bradshaw Mountains. The Davis family has been living and ranching in Yavapai County since the 1880’s. Chip and his family: wife, Karen; son, Andy; daughter, Samantha with husband, Jon and three children, Shanelle, Ayvah, and Steyson; and his two younger daughters, Amanda and Savanna all appreciate the rich history, scenic splendor and diverse Western culture of the region. Chip and his family believe it is a heritage that must be treated with respect and safeguarded for the future.
Chip worked as a teamster mechanic/welder while earning his Associate of Applied Science degree and raising his children. He was Yavapai County Equipment Fleet Manager for five years, and served on the Yavapai County Merit Award Board and Safety Review Committee. He was Transportation Director for the Cottonwood Oak Creek School District for four years. In 1994 he was the Arizona Association of Public Transportation “Boss of the Year”.
Chip Davis is running for his fourth term as Yavapai County Supervisor for District 3 and has been chairman of the Board of Supervisors five times. Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis, coined by citizens as “A man of his word”, has a proven track record of protecting District 3 citizens’ interests. Partnering with area communities and their residents to meet local needs has been one the Supervisor’s priorities. Roads, flood control, water issues, Verde River protection, responsible growth, regional cooperation, recognition of citizen leadership are just a few of his passions. When elected, the Supervisor’s goal was (and still is) to change the way county government did business. He affords the public every opportunity to participate in decisions and follows up with their concerns. He has been a strong District 3 advocate equipped for battle to assure that Verde Valley taxpayers’ contributions come back to their district. Citizens no longer hear, “It’s not my problem.” The new Yavapai County greeting is, “How may I help you?” Chip Davis is truly “The People’s Supervisor.”
Chip’s leadership has been directly responsible for numerous improvements in the County and to streamlining Yavapai County Government. He was instrumental in having Beaverhead Flat Road and Montezuma Castle Highway paved, and completing the Mingus Avenue Extension project. He has overseen the continued paving of approximately 8 miles annually of dirt road maintained by the County. He has also ensured the funding for reconstruction on two major connector roads; Beaver Creek Road and Jacks Canyon Road in the Village of Oak Creek. His work has resulted in the first three County parks in District 3 – Windmill Park in Cornville, Sycamore Park in Beaver Creek area and Kiwanis Park in the Village of Oak Creek. He has also contributed to the Barbara Aniston Memorial Park in Sedona and the Cottonwood Riverfront Dog Park. He helped secure funding for a new fire station in Jerome, vans to help transport veterans and other citizens, a new equestrian/entertainment center located at the fairgrounds in Cottonwood, and funding the new Verde Valley Senior Center in Cottonwood. These are just a few of the many projects he has helped bring to reality.
His proactive approach to government and a “can do” attitude has put Chip at the forefront in changing the way the County does business. This “can do” attitude has marked him as one of the most dynamic leaders in local and regional government.