Clifton, Arizona Public Records

The Greenlee County Assessor's Office, situated at 253 Fifth Street, Clifton, AZ 85533, is responsible for appraising and assessing the value of properties within the town, providing valuable information for tax purposes and real estate transactions.

Other key industries in the area include tourism, with visitors drawn to the town's historic charm and natural beauty, as well as retail and service-based businesses that cater to the needs of both residents and tourists alike.

The Clifton Police Department, headquartered at 578 N Coronado Blvd, Clifton, AZ 85533, is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and order within the town. The department's dedicated officers work tirelessly to protect the community, investigate criminal activities, and ensure that the town's residents and visitors can feel secure. The Greenlee County Sheriff's Office, located at 253 Fifth Street, Clifton, AZ 85533, also plays a crucial role in the area's law enforcement, providing additional resources and support to the Clifton Police Department as needed.

Clifton voters are served by the Greenlee County Recorder's Office, which administers elections for all residents of Greenlee County. The Greenlee County Recorder is located at 253 Fifth Street, Duncan, AZ 85534 (PO Box 1717, Duncan, AZ 85534), phone (928) 359-3538, website https://www.co.greenlee.az.us/departments/recorder. This office handles voter registration, early voting, mail-in ballot processing, polling place management, and official election results canvassing for all federal, state, county, and local elections affecting Greenlee County residents. Clifton residents can register to vote online through the Arizona Secretary of State's Service Arizona portal at https://servicearizona.com/, which allows eligible citizens to complete voter registration or update existing registrations using an Arizona driver's license or state ID. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Voters must be U.S. citizens, Arizona residents, at least 18 years old by election day, and not convicted of a felony (or have had rights restored). Municipal elections for the Town of Clifton include races for Mayor and Town Council members. Clifton holds its municipal elections on a schedule set by town ordinance, typically in conjunction with state primary or general elections to reduce costs. The next Clifton municipal election cycle will determine town leadership; residents should check with Clifton Town Hall at (928) 865-3581 or the Greenlee County Recorder for specific dates, candidate filing deadlines, and ballot measure information. To find their assigned polling place, Clifton voters can use the Arizona Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://voter.azsos.gov/VoterView/PollingPlaceSearch.do by entering their address, or contact the Greenlee County Recorder directly. Arizona makes several categories of election records publicly accessible: voter registration lists (with some personal information redacted for privacy), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (available through the Arizona Secretary of State), candidate nomination papers and statements, precinct-level election results, and early ballot processing logs. These records can be requested from the County Recorder or viewed through state databases. In the November 2024 presidential election, Greenlee County reported voter turnout of approximately 68-72% of registered voters, with roughly 5,800-6,200 ballots cast countywide in a high-interest election featuring the presidential race, one U.S. Senate seat (Kyrsten Sinema's seat), U.S. House District 2, state legislature seats, and various county offices. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Clifton and Greenlee County voters will decide several important races. Arizona will not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 (next Senate races are 2028 for Mark Kelly's seat and 2024 was Sinema's seat). However, 2026 will feature the election for Governor of Arizona (current term expires 2027), statewide offices including Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, all nine members of the Arizona Corporation Commission, and state legislature seats for Arizona House and Senate (Greenlee County is part of Legislative District 19). County-level races will include Greenlee County Supervisor positions (3-member board with staggered terms), County Assessor, County Recorder, County Treasurer, County School Superintendent, and potentially County Attorney and Sheriff depending on term schedules. Clifton municipal offices may also be on the ballot depending on the town's election cycle. Arizona voters can request early/absentee ballots through the permanent early voting list (PEVL), which automatically sends ballots for every election, or by requesting a one-time early ballot from the County Recorder at least 11 days before election day. Mail-in ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on election day to be counted (postmarks do not count). Early voting in person is available at the County Recorder's office beginning 27 days before the election.