From pioneering Sharlot Hall to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Arizona has a history of strong female leadership. “Women in politics are fantastic,” said Judy Stahl, candidate for Legislative District 1 House of Representatives. “When we step into our power, support each other [and] … [Read more...] about Why Women Lead
Elections
Mayor Pledges Continued Dedication; Run-Off to Determine Council Seat
Incumbent Mayor Greg Mengarelli won an uncontested second term as mayor of Prescott during the primary election Aug. 27. Mengarelli received 10,093 votes – almost double the 5,048 needed for a majority. There were 377 write-in votes for mayor. Speaking almost immediately after the election … [Read more...] about Mayor Pledges Continued Dedication; Run-Off to Determine Council Seat
Making Decisions for Prescott’s Future
Thirty-nine years ago, I was a young man on a mission. I had just left corporate life in Southern California and was itching to make a life on my own terms in God’s country. I knew that if I wasn’t relying on someone else to make me successful, I’d be just fine. In 1980, I brought my young family to … [Read more...] about Making Decisions for Prescott’s Future
Exploring a Medicare-for-All System
Sparked by Bernie Sanders’s “Medicare-for-All” introduction on the 2016 presidential campaign trail, the issue of free or nearly free health care continues to be discussed. What is Medicare-for-All (MfA) and how might it affect the quality, cost and delivery of health care? A poll conducted since … [Read more...] about Exploring a Medicare-for-All System
Advocate Shares Insight Into the Equal Rights Amendment
The advent of a new legislative session in Phoenix heralds another run by Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) advocates in placing the long-stymied legislation before lawmakers. ERA Task Force AZ’s Dianne Post, J.D., rallied supporters Dec. 4 at the Prescott Public Library. The Prescott American … [Read more...] about Advocate Shares Insight Into the Equal Rights Amendment
Gosar Wins Another Term
Yavapai County is reporting a strong 57.40% voter turnout for the election. GOP Representative Paul Gosar won reelection over David Brill, with nearly twice as many votes in the county as his democratic challenger. Locals supported Doug Ducey’s second term with about 68% of voters choosing the … [Read more...] about Gosar Wins Another Term
Remembering Senator McCain
The legacy of war hero, presidential contender and proud American Senator John McCain is being honored and praised by local and national leaders as a country of respectful fans mourns his passing. Known for toughness and integrity, and described as a maverick with his own brand of common sense … [Read more...] about Remembering Senator McCain
Candidates Preparing for Run-Off Election
Both propositions on the primary ballot of Aug. 29 passed handily. However, because no candidates for city offices won outright, a run-off election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7. City Code Mandates General Election Prescott City code stipulates that because no candidate, either for … [Read more...] about Candidates Preparing for Run-Off Election
Predicting Election Effect on Investments
No matter which candidate is elected president this month by American voters, financial advisor Will Hepburn predicts a sell-off in 2017. “I don’t have a crystal ball, but I am a student of market history, and the first year of a presidential cycle brings a lot of governmental change,” explained … [Read more...] about Predicting Election Effect on Investments
Good Governance Group Seeking General Plan Support
Committed to “Preserve the past and embrace the future,” the Prescott Good Governance Committee kicked off its 2015 campaign with a pledge to help support and pass the City of Prescott General Plan, which will come before voters Nov. 3. More than 40 community residents met in late January to … [Read more...] about Good Governance Group Seeking General Plan Support