Richard Horton was the Grand Marshal and guest speaker for Eloy’s 12th annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2019, on Main Street. Maria Vasquez/PinalCentral (2019)
By David Church | Pinal Central
ELOY — While Richard Horton may be new to the mayoral election race, the lifelong Eloy resident is not new to the ins and outs of the City Council. Now, after some time away from local government, Horton is ready to return and challenge current Mayor Micah Powell in the upcoming election.
Horton is a former Eloy city councilmember and businessman, who ran the NAPA Auto Parts store in Eloy before handing the day-to-day operations to his son.
With his previous experience on the council, Horton played a role in the city’s economic development. Personally, Horton says he felt that it was time to come back to the council and serve the city he grew up in.
“I am not a golfer, and I really have no hobbies So I thought I would give back to Eloy what it has given me and my family for the past 45 years,” Horton said. “That is what I am going to do, give back to Eloy. I have a business degree from (the University of Arizona), and what I am trying to do for Eloy is bring in the knowledge of 45 years in business to the city.”
