Hello, Northern Arizona! I hope everyone is enjoying their fall! This month, I want to talk about how we talk about education. The Red for Ed movement last year made teacher pay a priority in Arizona, though it still remains one of the lowest in the country. In my meetings with those who work in our … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Education in Arizona
Coral Evans
Bringing People Together to Solve Community Challenges
Hello, Northern Arizona! Well, it looks like fall has arrived, schools are back in session, NAU has started the fall semester, nights are cooling off and soon the leaves will change. This month, I want to talk about how we move forward together. We know that we all want to make sure our … [Read more...] about Bringing People Together to Solve Community Challenges
Understanding the Value of Protecting, Conserving Public Lands
Hello, all! I hope everyone is enjoying summer up here in beautiful Northern Arizona. We really do have an abundance of beauty and I hope you all are making time to enjoy it. Get out to the Grand Canyon or down to Oak Creek, go for a hike on the Peaks, or kayak the Verde. Growing up, my grandfather … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Protecting, Conserving Public Lands
Addressing Issues Through Public Service
My family goes back four generations in Northern Arizona. Originally from Louisiana, they came to Flagstaff by way of McNary, when my grandfather found out that he could make three cents more an hour at one of the sawmills here. My daughter, Destiney, and I still live in the family home he built. I … [Read more...] about Addressing Issues Through Public Service
Urging More for Education
Hello, Flagstaff! I am the daughter of a former Elementary School Teacher and I taught Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for the Flagstaff Unified School District for five years. As I write this, the state legislature is at work on … [Read more...] about Urging More for Education
Flagstaff Receiving Its First Veterans’ Homes
Hello, Northern Arizona! Back in 2011, I was serving on City Council and was invited to attend a Veterans Round Table at the American Legion hosted by (then) Coconino County Supervisor Mandy Metzger (District 4). It was there that a local man told a story about his brother, a United States … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Receiving Its First Veterans’ Homes
Why Reasonable Governance Benefits the People
Hello, Flagstaff! It’s February, which means we’re solidly into another winter. It’s too early to tell if this one will last until May or if warm days will return sooner than ever. Council is back at work, and in Phoenix, the state legislature has reconvened. As of this writing, the federal … [Read more...] about Why Reasonable Governance Benefits the People
Happy Holidays from the Mayor
Hello, Flagstaff! I want to wish you all very happy holidays! Hopefully, we are all able to slow down and spend some extra time with loved ones and enjoy the season. To that end, instead of an update on local government, I’d love to share a favorite cookie recipe. It’s adapted from a Cook’s … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from the Mayor
Understanding Local Initiatives on the November Ballot
Hello Flagstaff! Well, fall is here, with its cooler nights and changing leaves. It’s also election season. I want to take a minute to talk about something that gets lost in the clamor and energy of state and national politics: our local ballot initiatives. Down at the bottom of your ballot are a … [Read more...] about Understanding Local Initiatives on the November Ballot
Flagstaff Needs to Strategically Accommodate Growth
Hello, Flagstaff! It’s July, which means Council is on recess until August. I thought now might be an appropriate time to look back at what we’ve accomplished and where we’re going. When I ran for office in 2016, I was asked what the biggest problem facing Flagstaff was. I said at the time … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Needs to Strategically Accommodate Growth