Former Prescott resident Billie Orr, a longtime popular community leader, died Jan. 7, at her Scottsdale home. Orr was 75. Just two years ago, Orr was a nominee for the prestigious ATHENA Award sponsored by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. Orr and her husband, Bob, moved from Prescott to Scottsdale in 2021 because of health issues. City Manager Michael Lamar recalls Orr from the terms she served on the Prescott City Council. He says she was a dignified and loyal … [Read more...] about Prescott Remembers Public Servant Billie Orr
Billie Orr
Local Leader Billie Orr Makes Impact on Prescott
Billie Orr has made a habit of becoming involved in her community, no matter where she lives. That’s definitely true in Prescott, where for the past five years she has served on the Prescott City Council, elected the first time in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. Since 2017, she served as mayor pro-tem for Mayor Greg Mengarelli. Until her resignation, which was effective on Jan. 19, Orr was especially involved in a new program – the Commission on Well-Being. “A Gallup Poll cited Prescott as … [Read more...] about Local Leader Billie Orr Makes Impact on Prescott
