Truitt chosen for regional leader post

 Surprise Mayor Lyn Truitt has been named co-chair of the Luke/West Valley Mayor's Council, an organization of 14 West Valley cities and Luke Air Force Base.

"This is a personal privilege for me and an honor for Surprise," Truitt said. "Regional leadership is an important part of being a responsive, involved government. I deeply appreciate this opportunity and the confidence the council has shown in me and Surprise."

Truitt's appointment marks the first time Surprise has held a leadership position on the council.

 The Luke/West Valley Mayor's Council meets several times a year to discuss Luke issues and share information as part the ongoing commitment to protecting Luke's mission and presence in the West Valley. 

"We have always been strong supporters of the base and, in our immediate area, of protecting Aux 1, where Luke pilots practice their low level and instrument approaches," Truitt says.  "Our dedication to and support of Luke remains unwavering."

Truitt says he looks forward to serving as co-chair with Col. Kurt Nuebauer, who was named Commander of the 56^th Fighter Wing at Luke in a July 9 change of command ceremony.