Yavapai County Supervisor for District 1 Harry Oberg says the population is growing. The latest data show a county population of 236,209 in 2020. In 2011, it was 212,033. Yavapai County, which in pre-statehood days was the “Mother County of Arizona,” had a population growth of 11.93 percent during the past 10 years, according to the most recent U.S. Census Data released. Final census data will be released Sept. 30. The county has five districts, totaling 8,125 square miles. “Yavapai County is … [Read more...] about Yavapai County Growing
Harry Oberg
Fire Season is Upon Us
Wildland fire season is already well underway in the Prescott area. Every year, I like to remind our citizens about the vast resources that are available to prevent and fight wildland fires. The U.S. Forest Service’s Fire Center at the Ernest A. Love air field in Prescott was dedicated in May, 1992. This regional Fire Center combines a vast array of programs and expert staff, which is responsible for all of Arizona, New Mexico and part of west Texas. The Fire Center incorporates an Aviation … [Read more...] about Fire Season is Upon Us
Mayor—Housing Near Regional Airport
One of my driving issues has and will continue to be economic development in Prescott. A diverse workforce is the key to a vibrant and thriving community. Closely aligned with a diverse workforce is the need for adequate, affordable housing. If we are to promote jobs for young people in the area, then we must also have available housing suited to growing families. Recently, the Prescott City Council discussed annexation of Antelope Crossing, a planned residential, workforce housing development … [Read more...] about Mayor—Housing Near Regional Airport
Improving the Quality of Care in Recovery Group Homes
The proliferation of drug and alcohol recovery homes in Prescott is of major concern to our community and has been for the past decade. In conjunction with, and in anticipation of, the passage of Representative Noel Campbell’s H.B. 2107 to regulate structured sober living recovery homes, the City of Prescott is implementing its own plans to improve the health, safety and welfare of clients in these homes. These plans will not only improve the chances for successful treatment and recovery for … [Read more...] about Improving the Quality of Care in Recovery Group Homes
How Does a Business License Fee Help Prescott?
In last month’s QCBN, I described some of the issues and concerns facing the City of Prescott, and stated that in future articles I would provide more detail on individual topics. This month, I will discuss the need to implement a city business license. At the outset, I want to make clear my purpose and intent for the proposed business license is solely as a registry – not a means to regulate or restrict business development. The annual fee, to ensure that the registry is complete and up to … [Read more...] about How Does a Business License Fee Help Prescott?
Focusing on Economic Development, Jobs, Water in the New Year
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful people of Prescott for the trust you have placed in me to serve as your mayor. That trust brings with it a great responsibility to care for our community’s best interests. I am also grateful to the many people who have supported me and provided encouragement along the way; I look forward to their continued support of the city as we grapple with the financial and quality of life challenges we face. I would be remiss if I did not … [Read more...] about Focusing on Economic Development, Jobs, Water in the New Year