FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESCOTT, AZ (November 9, 2026) – The City of Prescott has appointed Fire Chief Holger Durre to serve as its new Deputy City Manager. Durre will transition from his current role with the Prescott Fire Department to take on broader responsibilities supporting City operations and organizational priorities.
Durre brings more than twenty years of public service experience to the role, including nearly five years as Prescott’s Fire Chief. His experience spans municipal administration, strategic planning, organizational development, and labor relations. Known for his collaborative, data-informed approach, Durre has spent his career building effective teams, turning strategic goals into measurable results, and ensuring public services are responsive to community needs. He holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Indiana State University and is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Leading, Educating, and Developing (LEAD) program.
As Deputy City Manager, Durre will work alongside the City Manager and other City leaders to support municipal operations, coordinate across departments, and advance the City’s strategic priorities. He succeeds Mike Morris, who recently announced his retirement.
“I’m grateful for Mike’s many contributions to Prescott and look forward to working more closely with Chief Durre,” said City Manager Dallin Kimble. “As fire chief, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to our community, a willingness to listen and serve, an ability to solve problems collaboratively, and exceptional leadership. I’m excited to have him bring those strengths to the broader organization.”
Durre’s appointment is effective November 22, 2026. Leadership transition plans to ensure continuity in the fire department are still being finalized.
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