Councilmember Coral Evans was elected to a four-year term in May 2008. She is the third generation of her family to live in Flagstaff. Her family originally located in Flagstaff in 1929. Coral has a Master’s degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and a Masters-level certificate in Public Management. She is the executive director of two nonprofit organizations (the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association, Inc. & the Southside Community Association, Inc.). She is a member of the Coconino County Workforce Investment Board (appointed position) and a member of the Chamber of Commerce – Community Development subcommittee. Recognitions include the Athena award. Her specific areas of interest for the City include well-planned & sustainable economic development, workforce development & education, workforce & affordable housing and transportation, traffic-management and roads.

Councilmember Evans believes that City Government should be accessible, accountable and approachable. She is committed to ensuring that Flagstaff has a balanced approach to decision-making that is participatory and inclusive.