I am often asked to do something at City Hall that I am simply not allowed to do. For example, a citizen may have a complaint about the length of time it is taking for a permit and they want me to hurry it along. Or, the building department may be requiring something that the citizen thinks is … [Read more...] about Who Runs the City?
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Determining Service Animal Accommodations
Why must associations permit some residents to have dogs where none are permitted by the association’s governing documents? Or large dogs where only small dogs are permitted? The answer is that the Fair Housing Acts (both state and federal) require “reasonable accommodations” in policies and … [Read more...] about Determining Service Animal Accommodations
Need to Sell Your Stuff? Try an Auction
“How many dollars to bid?” People in the crowd stand around eyeing one another. They want the kit and caboodle, but they don’t want to show their hand too early. The man with the gavel stands poised. “How ‘bout a 20 dolla bill? Yup, 20 on her now, 30 there it is, I’m ‘a bid 30 now 40 dolla, 40 … [Read more...] about Need to Sell Your Stuff? Try an Auction
Enjoy Autumn Gardens
As the summer draws to a close, many of us tend to think that the gardening season is over and turn to indoor chores. Don’t do it, my friends! There is no need to retreat indoors while the weather is this pleasant. Fall is an excellent time to plant, and there are many other tasks to complete in the … [Read more...] about Enjoy Autumn Gardens
CVB Marketing Campaign Receives Awards
The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau’s reimaged marketing campaign and redesigned website, which was launched in June 2013, has received multiple tourism and marketing industry awards this year. Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Office of Tourism honored statewide tourism leaders at … [Read more...] about CVB Marketing Campaign Receives Awards
Dangers of Atrial Fibrillation
At the core of every healthy body is a strong, rhythmic, steady heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation is a condition that disrupts this rhythm. A glitch in the heart's electrical system makes the upper chambers (the atria) quiver or fibrillate. This causes the lower chambers (the ventricles) to beat … [Read more...] about Dangers of Atrial Fibrillation
The Value of Retail
Retail is an important piece of the economic puzzle and employment picture. It often takes a diminished role in the conversations about economies and life cycle employment; however, the numbers reveal that the retail trade sector of the economy is more than entry-level work. The retail trade sector … [Read more...] about The Value of Retail
Dentistry Striving to Improve Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Did you know almost 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year, or that oral cancer kills one American every hour and that the five-year survival rate of those diagnosed is only slightly more than 64 percent? Oral cancer’s incidence rate has increased the last five … [Read more...] about Dentistry Striving to Improve Early Detection of Oral Cancer
Living Between the Drought and the Deluge
As I write this, we are well into the monsoon season, which for me marks the start of the transition from summer to a new academic year. It’s also my last chance to take a real vacation. My wife, Tracy, and I, just returned from a wonderful week vacationing in Ireland. The only hitch was that it … [Read more...] about Living Between the Drought and the Deluge
Your Association Has Been Sued – Now What?
Having your association sued may simultaneously be infuriating, insulting, frustrating and scary. Regardless, it is important to know what to do to protect the association. When served with a lawsuit, you should immediately contact the association's insurance carrier and attorney. The association … [Read more...] about Your Association Has Been Sued – Now What?