After 44 years, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors has referred a permanent base adjustment to the county’s expenditure limit to the ballot this November. If approved, then the county will be allowed to expend revenues already approved by voters but that can’t be spent due to the expenditure … [Read more...] about Proposition 482 Allows Coconino County to Spend Revenues Already Approved by Voters
Elections
Promoting Problem-Solving, Looking to the Arizona Voters’ Agenda
Before the latest survey from the Center for the Future of Arizona was released, I believed that we agree on important issues more often than not. I base this primarily on conversations I’ve had with people who hold myriad political opinions about candidates and so-called partisan issues, but with … [Read more...] about Promoting Problem-Solving, Looking to the Arizona Voters’ Agenda
Financial Experience That Delivers for Flagstaff Citizens
Hello, my name is Stephen (Steve) Puhr. I am a registered Independent and am running as a write-in candidate for Flagstaff City Council. The recent decision approved by Council demonstrates a need for someone with my experience and ability. On April 19, 2024, the Draft report on the Water Rate Study … [Read more...] about Financial Experience That Delivers for Flagstaff Citizens
Flagstaff Snow Removal Impacted by Crew Shortages
While this year has not been anything like last year’s “Snowmageddon,” in early February, two feet of snow fell on Flagstaff in one day, and that was on top of around a foot-and-a-half of fresh powder that had fallen the day before. With an average annual snowfall in the Flagstaff area of 108.8 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Snow Removal Impacted by Crew Shortages
ATHENA Award Nominations Being Accepted by Flagstaff Chamber
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
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
