I attended my first South by Southwest (SXSW) last month. I went to Austin, Texas, to be a part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Civic I/O, an annual part of SXSW that brings together mayors, creatives and entrepreneurs from across the country to explore how technology can help solve some of … [Read more...] about Exploring Technology, Sharing Solutions with Other Cities
Becky Daggett
Floodplain Project to Have Transformational Effect on Flagstaff
Flagstaff City Hall played host to the first Flagstaff Senate field hearing in 30 years when, on Feb. 15, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly convened a hearing of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, which he chairs. This subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Water Resources Development … [Read more...] about Floodplain Project to Have Transformational Effect on Flagstaff
Planning for the Future of Flagstaff’s Water Resources
The City of Flagstaff is a leader in water conservation, quality, delivery and management. Planning for the future of our water resources started decades ago and is continuous. To see how thoroughly Flagstaff has planned for its water future, I suggest you take a look at the Utilities Integrated … [Read more...] about Planning for the Future of Flagstaff’s Water Resources
Collaborative Efforts Underway to Keep Flagstaff Safe from Wildfire, Floods
Hot and dry weather renews our concerns about destructive wildland fires. They can start in an instant and our strong winds can quickly cause them to grow, sometimes taking them out of the control of our firefighters. What’s being done to protect our community and ensure that fire in the … [Read more...] about Collaborative Efforts Underway to Keep Flagstaff Safe from Wildfire, Floods
Putting a Stop to Human Trafficking
The City of Flagstaff has signed onto a statewide effort to combat human trafficking. We’ve been working locally with Northland Family Help Center (NFHC) and with the statewide Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network (AATN) and its Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) program. It’s … [Read more...] about Putting a Stop to Human Trafficking
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
Supporting Small Businesses, Organizations, Projects through ARPA Funding
I’m thrilled to share some good news about all the wonderful businesses, organizations and projects the City of Flagstaff has been able to help with grants provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). As we all emerged from the throes of COVID, this funding was a small bit of much-needed … [Read more...] about Supporting Small Businesses, Organizations, Projects through ARPA Funding
Collaborative Efforts Underway to Keep Flagstaff Safe from Wildfire, Floods
Hot and dry weather renews our concerns about destructive wildland fires. They can start in an instant and our strong winds can quickly cause them to grow, sometimes taking them out of the control of our firefighters. What’s being done to protect our community and ensure that fire in the … [Read more...] about Collaborative Efforts Underway to Keep Flagstaff Safe from Wildfire, Floods
Encouraging Diverse Voices
The City of Flagstaff is proud of the work we’ve done to include more and diverse voices in all aspects of decision-making. Likewise, much effort has been made to acknowledge and honor that our city and surrounding lands are ancestral homelands for at least a dozen Indigenous nations. We share … [Read more...] about Encouraging Diverse Voices
Communicating Flagstaff’s Needs
It has been a busy few weeks, with many more to come. I’d like to highlight our trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with our federal delegation as well as many federal offices such as the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Housing and Urban … [Read more...] about Communicating Flagstaff’s Needs