For more than three decades, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber has chosen to invest in the spirit of the ATHENA Leadership Awards as a way of recognizing female leaders that might otherwise go unnoticed for the passion and dedication they bring to the workplace and the community. The ATHENA is an … [Read more...] about ATHENA Award Nominations Being Accepted by Flagstaff Chamber
Elections
MetroPlan Receives Grant to Improve Street Safety through Art
MetroPlan of Greater Flagstaff, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff, Creative Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (FALA), won a $25,000 grant award from Bloomberg Philanthropies for an Asphalt Art project that uses design to improve street safety in the Cheshire … [Read more...] about MetroPlan Receives Grant to Improve Street Safety through Art
Ex-Cop Urges All to Act Now on the Life They Want
After years of serving as a sheriff’s deputy, police patrol officer and SWAT team member, Julie Jones has given a lot of thought to lives that ended early, dreams that never got started and destinies left unfulfilled. “It was really heartbreaking to deliver death notifications to the loved ones of … [Read more...] about Ex-Cop Urges All to Act Now on the Life They Want
Joanne Keene Comes Home to the City of Flagstaff
A comfortable office chair now has a new occupant on the second floor at Flagstaff City Hall downtown. As of May 30, Joanne Keene has been filling that chair and its accompanying desk in her new post as deputy city manager. She also is enjoying commanding views from her office windows of the San … [Read more...] about Joanne Keene Comes Home to the City of Flagstaff
Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in … [Read more...] about Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
Voting Underway for Best of Business Award Recipients
From the top accounting firm to excellence in window coverings, from outstanding chiropractic care to extraordinary auto dealers, now is the time to let your voice be heard about the best local businesses in the Flagstaff region. At Flagstaff Business News, the team is thrilled to once again honor … [Read more...] about Voting Underway for Best of Business Award Recipients
Asking Voters to Decide
Council salaries are on the table for discussion right now. The proposal would increase councilmember salaries from $25,500 to $63,800 in just two years. Mayor pay would increase from $38,500 to $70,180 in the same timeframe. Personally, I believe an increase of this magnitude should not be decided … [Read more...] about Asking Voters to Decide
Jail Tax is Changing Lives, Restoring Families, Strengthening Communities
This November, voters in Coconino County will have a choice. On behalf of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, I am pleased to report our in-custody Coconino County Jail programs are working and showing great results. An important outcome is that many of our community members have received … [Read more...] about Jail Tax is Changing Lives, Restoring Families, Strengthening Communities
Getting to Know Flagstaff’s Mayoral Candidates
On Nov. 8, local residents will elect the next Flagstaff mayor. If more than two candidates file nominating petitions, then a primary election will first take place on Aug. 2, to narrow down the list to two. To run, candidates must first file a Candidate Statement of Interest Form with the City of … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Flagstaff’s Mayoral Candidates
Flagstaff City Manager Candidates Address Regional Plan
Perhaps the third time is a charm? Knowledge of the experience unique to Flagstaff and experience at running a city were the topics of presentations given by four candidates vying for the position of Flagstaff City Manager. The candidates discussed their impressions of the Flagstaff Regional Plan … [Read more...] about Flagstaff City Manager Candidates Address Regional Plan