Stunning natural beauty. Authentic Western hospitality. Unbeatable quality of life. There are countless reasons we are proud to call Prescott home. I believe that shared pride helped create the sound public policy and personal conservation efforts that will protect this spectacular place – and its critical natural resources – for years to come. About a year ago, the city manager and I began a review of the city’s water portfolio in its totality. With a large infrastructure project on the … [Read more...] about Water is Life in Prescott
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Paying for Chino Valley Road Maintenance
Happy New Year! I wish all in our community a prosperous and healthy year. The Town of Chino Valley has several initiatives it will be focusing on in 2019, and in today’s column, I’ll share one that I believe to be critical to economic development, property values and public safety. When I was elected as mayor more than two years ago, I participated in open community outreach sessions with Town Manager Cecilia Grittman. When we talked with our citizens about their concerns for our community, … [Read more...] about Paying for Chino Valley Road Maintenance
Looking Ahead to a Prosperous New Year
All indicators point to another productive and prosperous year in 2019 in our city and region. There are several key issues that the Prescott City Council will be taking up in the first quarter. Airport Success Because of your dedicated support, Prescott Regional Airport had just over 10,000 enplanements in 2018. This makes available $1 million dollars in federal funding for capital projects at the airport. It will also put Prescott in good position for additional grants from the … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead to a Prosperous New Year
An Opportunity to Honor All Veterans
The holiday season is right around the corner, starting with Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11. Veterans Day is a time for Americans to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Originally, it was named Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I, when the treaty was signed on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, in 1918. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans, but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their … [Read more...] about An Opportunity to Honor All Veterans
Recognizing Prescott’s Natural Bounty and Beauty
Prescott is blessed with a unique setting and natural beauty. Our lakes and trails, our mountain vistas, the Prescott National Forest, open range, and the stunning Granite Dells make Prescott a favorite for visitors and the reason many of us moved here. It is incumbent upon the City of Prescott and our partners in Yavapai County and the National Forest to care for, preserve, maintain and make accessible these natural resources for present and future generations. The city continues to seek … [Read more...] about Recognizing Prescott’s Natural Bounty and Beauty
Moving Forward Together
Throughout my campaign, I emphasized that we live in a unique and vibrant community. The air is clean, the sky is blue, our surroundings are serene and those who live here are filled with energy, optimism and kindness. There is no mystery as to why our community is on everyone’s “best places to live” list. It is why all of us chose to live in Prescott. My goal as mayor is to preserve this reality of Prescott while at the same time enhancing its appeal. To accomplish that vision, we must stop … [Read more...] about Moving Forward Together
Acknowledging Prescott’s Inspiring Business Climate
First, let me wish everyone a happy, healthy New Year. As I begin my first term as mayor, I am energized by the business climate in our city. For the past year, the city has been actively working to recruit high-technology companies and to create a business incubator for these types of firms. During this process, we have encountered many businesses that are already here in Prescott, doing some inspiring work. I would like to give you a very brief introduction to a few of these … [Read more...] about Acknowledging Prescott’s Inspiring Business Climate
Enjoying Arizona’s Christmas City During the Holiday Season
Nothing symbolizes Prescott more than the holiday activities that occur in our great city at this time of year. The annual Prescott Chamber Christmas Parade, the Christmas Courthouse Lighting, both on the first Saturday of December and the Holiday Light Parade on the last Saturday in November bring thousands of residents and visitors to our historic downtown to embrace the spirit of Christmas. These widely anticipated events kick-off a festive and joyous time in our community. It is almost … [Read more...] about Enjoying Arizona’s Christmas City During the Holiday Season
Looking Ahead with Prescott Projects
As I finish my tenure as mayor of the City of Prescott, I am encouraged by the projects and programs underway that will move our great city forward. One example is Deep Well Ranch development, put forth by the James family and Sun State Builders. I am aware that there are several misgivings about the project. Citizens have had the opportunity to express their concerns at recent Planning and Zoning Committee meetings. At these meetings, we have heard concerns about proximity to the airport, home … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead with Prescott Projects
Showcasing Prescott Airport for Wings Out West
As my readers will know, development of the Prescott Municipal Airport has been one of the priorities during my term as mayor of Prescott. The Prescott Airport serves the entire Yavapai County region and offers everything from commercial airline service twice daily to Los Angeles and twice weekly to Denver, to flight schools for training future professional pilots, to a base for USDA Forest Service air attack flight operations such as the Goodwin Fire and many others. Our long-term goal is … [Read more...] about Showcasing Prescott Airport for Wings Out West