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 business-friendly governor. His opponent, David Garcia, garnered about 30% of the votes in the greater Quad Cities. In the county, District One State Senator race, Karen Fain easily defeated … [Read more...] about Gosar Wins Another Term
Elections
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 conservatism, Sen. McCain died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 25, at age 81, following a battle with a malignant brain tumor called a glioblastoma. “The Nation has lost our most influential and recognized … [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 mayor or for City Council, received 50 percent plus one vote of the ballots cast, top-finishing candidates must advance to the general election. The Nov. 7 general election will have Greg Mengarelli … [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 Hepburn, president of Hepburn Capital Management in Prescott. “And change is what makes investors nervous.” It is a given that investors’ moods drive markets up and down. Witness the fact that … [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 formulate the committee’s campaign strategy. Committee Chair Cecelia Jernegan said that the group’s purpose is to “provide educational opportunities about Prescott General plan, to promote increased … [Read more...] about Good Governance Group Seeking General Plan Support
Yavapai County Primary Election Night Reporting Delay
YAVAPAI COUNTY – During Primary Election Night Reporting, Yavapai County, working with new election equipment, experienced technical difficulties properly exporting the results file out of its system. Yavapai County worked throughout the night and exported a results file at approximately 5:40 a.m. Once Yavapai exported the file, that data was successfully uploaded into the state election night reporting system without difficulty. In May 2014, Yavapai County approved this election equipment … [Read more...] about Yavapai County Primary Election Night Reporting Delay
Accreditation Team Praising YC
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) praised the Yavapai College Radiologic Technology program following a recent site visit that is part of the all-important accreditation process for the program. During an exit review following a 2-day site visit, the JRCERT team informed the College that its radiology program met all six standards and all 53 objectives set by the accreditation service. Rich LeClair, director of the YC radiology program, noted … [Read more...] about Accreditation Team Praising YC
County Election Results In
45.62% of registered voters participated in Yavapai County's by-mail election For the City of Prescott's council position Greg Lazzell won with 6295 votes compared to Ellie Laumark's 5488 votes. For the Chino Valley School District #51 Bond approval, 55.66% voted No, defeating the measure. Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District #6 – Special Election Budget Override Continuation passed with 57.10% voting yes. For Humboldt Unified School District #22 Budget … [Read more...] about County Election Results In
