Arroyo became the youngest and first Hispanic Mayor in the history of Sarasota, Florida. As Mayor, he suggested prioritizing cuts over drawing down reserves to balance the city's $252.18 million budget. Arroyo led an initiative for annexation of the barrier island of Siesta Key into the city of Sarasota, which the city commission approved for further consideration. Arroyo has been an advocate for a regional alley beautification program. In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Mayor Arroyo to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors.
