On Nov. 5, Prescott voters approved Proposition 478, providing funding for the city to improve our public safety facilities and ultimately improve public safety services for all residents and visitors. I would like to say thank you, on behalf of our entire city staff and elected officials, to the voters who understand the critical need to upgrade our facilities and improve emergency response times. Your yes vote adopts a dedicated transaction privilege (sales) tax of ninety-five hundredths of … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Improved Public Safety Services
Mayor Phil Goode
Signal Timing Coordination to Improve Traffic Flow
We have all noticed an increase in traffic in Prescott over the past few years. As more automobiles and other vehicles use our roads, it is important to keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely. The Prescott Public Works Department Streets Division has employed some high-technology solutions and has managed signal light timing to optimize traffic flow – all to keep traffic moving as efficiently as possible. The main effort in this regard has been on Willow Creek Road (WCR), one of the … [Read more...] about Signal Timing Coordination to Improve Traffic Flow
Neighborhood Services: Keeping Our City Clean and Safe
Keeping our city clean, safe and free of unsightly debris, litter and trash is an important objective of mine. Every town and city has to address situations where private property falls into disarray and disrepair because of a variety of circumstances. In the City of Prescott, the Neighborhood Services Division deals with a variety of code compliance issues related to private property maintenance and appearance. Our Code Compliance inspectors handle issues including signs in city right of … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Services: Keeping Our City Clean and Safe
Prescott Wildlife Ordinance Designed to Protect People, Animals
Recently, Prescott was in the news because of several sightings of mountain lions in the area and reports of several family pets killed while unattended, along with reports of numerous sightings on security cameras. As citizens, there are steps we can take to minimize the possibility of an unwanted wildlife encounter. Because of the beautiful wilderness around us, Prescott citizens live in an area where humans are in close contact with wild animals every day. As citizens, it is our … [Read more...] about Prescott Wildlife Ordinance Designed to Protect People, Animals
How Prescott is Funded for City Needs
As we conclude budget approval for Fiscal Year 2024, which begins on July 1, questions arise about the city’s tax structure and how we are funded. Many are surprised to learn that transaction privilege tax (TPT, or sales tax) is the primary source of revenue for the city’s general fund, which pays for public safety and other critical city services. Property tax in Prescott accounts for less than 4% of revenue for the general fund. As growth continues in and around Prescott’s city limits, the … [Read more...] about How Prescott is Funded for City Needs
Bronze of Prescott Fighter Pilot Being Created for Airport
Prescott-based sculptor Bill Nebeker is working on an eight-foot statue of Prescott World War I fighter pilot hero Ernest A. Love, which will be placed at the entry of Prescott Regional Airport, Arizona’s third busiest airport. The Prescott City Council voted unanimously March 28 to approve $125,000 for Nebeker’s creation. The statue is funded by the Arizona Community Foundation and Friends of the Airport. The statue is expected to be placed there by April 30, 2024. Prescott Mayor Phil … [Read more...] about Bronze of Prescott Fighter Pilot Being Created for Airport
Improving, Maintaining Streets Following an Intense Winter
Traffic, road conditions, street maintenance and construction are generally areas of great interest for our citizens. With more than 750 miles of paved surface in the city boundaries, improving and maintaining our streets in Prescott is a year-round job. Keeping traffic flowing smoothly and safely is another priority that requires constant attention and improvement. Spring is here and the city is gearing up for road construction and street maintenance projects. This past winter was very hard … [Read more...] about Improving, Maintaining Streets Following an Intense Winter
Understanding the Realities of Land Development, Growth in Prescott
During my five-plus years of serving the Citizens of Prescott as Planning and Zoning commissioner, councilmember and mayor, one overarching topic has been growth and development in Prescott. After moving here, I became involved in many organizations and, as a result, was quickly plugged into the issues facing our community. Among them: growth, land development and private property rights were front and center, next to water and infrastructure. Often, I hear calls to “stop growth” and “stop … [Read more...] about Understanding the Realities of Land Development, Growth in Prescott
City Highlights Projects for Year Ahead
Recently, I presented the State of the City address to business leaders at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting. As I stated in my presentation, the state of the city is strong. Here are some of the highlights from my presentation. We have a new Mayor Pro Tem, Brandon Montoya. I wish to thank Cathey Rusing for her service in this role during the past year, and I look forward to working with Mr. Montoya in this capacity. As you know, we welcomed Connie Cantelme as new councilperson, … [Read more...] about City Highlights Projects for Year Ahead
Celebrating the Holidays in Arizona’s Christmas City
During this time of year, our thoughts turn to all of the wonders of Christmas and the holiday season. Prescott is Arizona’s Christmas City. This was done by proclamation by Arizona Governor Rose Mofford in 1989. Prescott has proudly carried this title, and we have endeavored to live up to it ever since. A few years back, Prescott was named one of the best cities in America in which to experience Christmas. We invite you and your family to join us for the many events that take place between … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Holidays in Arizona’s Christmas City
