Gregory Stopka is an Assistant to the City Administrator in Yuma, AZ. Over the past 13 years he has held several roles managing projects and policy initiatives for municipal governments. He has developed economic, human resources, and technology plans and analyzed data to make budget and process improvement recommendations. Stopka also oversees community outreach efforts such as a census committee and poverty simulations.

1. Gregory Robert Stopka
Address: 2669 South Gabriela Avenue; Yuma, AZ 85365 (847) 271-7104; gregory.stopka@gmail.com
Work Address: One City Plaza; Yuma, AZ 85364 (928) 373-5185; greg.stopka@yumaaz.gov
Experience:
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR; City of Yuma, AZ September 2009-Present
MANAGEMENT INTERN; City of Yuma, AZ July 2008-September 2009
Policy
City Administration
 Presided over the acquisition of land from a local fraternal organization without monetary compensation to ensure the
sustainability of the City cemetery.
Economic Development
 Developed and presented an economic improvement plan to the City Council on strategies to improve a low-
moderate income area in Yuma.
Human Resources
 Developed a limited English proficiency plan, ensuring access to federal conducted programs and activities.
City Clerk
 Wrote an ordinance, providing a more efficient appointment process for City boards and commissions and created a
marketing plan to recruit members and encourage residents to serve on them.
Police
 Analyzed false alarm data and recommended changes to the alarm ordinance to the Police Chief.
Informational Technology Services
 Collaborated to provide a centralized database for grant management and prioritization.
Special Projects
 Assigned and responsible for overseeing the Yuma U.S. Census Complete Count Committee, appointed by City
Council, to plan and implement local outreach efforts and apply for grants to publicize the Census.
 Organized and directed the planning, recruiting of participants, and administered three poverty simulations to educate
the community about poverty.
 Planned and coordinated the Southwest Area Futures Forum, a biannual event for Yuma County’s public and private
sector leaders to discuss and solve community issues.
Customer Service
 Coordinated a public forum to discuss and identify solutions to resident complaints about feral cats.
 Investigated resident complaints involving impact fees, public safety and zoning disagreements and recommended
appropriate action to the City Administrator.
Process Improvement
 Facilitated the development of a long-term strategy for improving the City of Yuma's sustainability and energy
efficiency in collaboration with various departmental representatives; presented the findings to Executive Team.
 Researched best practices in graffiti abatement and gang prevention and recommended changes to the Police Chief.
Budget Development and Data Analysis
 Analyzed, and determined the cost effectiveness of the City privatizing warehouse management.
 Evaluated Municipal Court’s expenditures and revenues to make budget recommendations to the City Administrator.
BUDGET INTERN, Office of Strategic Financial Management; Olathe, KS Fall 2007-Spring 2008
 Developed a fee resolution for the Olathe City Council.
 Studied a potential transition from line-item to program budgeting.
PRESIDENT, Augustana College Student Government Assoc.; Rock Island, IL Fall 2005-Spring 2007
 Managed a budget of $192,000 and allocated funds to different student organizations.
 Interviewed and appointed students to over 40 administrative and faculty committees.
Education:
The University of Kansas; Lawrence, KS Augustana College; Rock Island, IL
Master in Public Administration Bachelor of Arts Degree
Pi Alpha Alpha Majors: Business Adm. and Political Science