As my second term as mayor concludes, it is a good time to reflect on my years of public service to the citizens of Prescott. I am pleased with the accomplishments during my two terms as mayor, one term as a Prescott City Councilmember and one term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. One of the themes of my service has been increased public transparency. In the early stages of my first term as mayor, I asked Council to instate the Open Call to the Public at Council meetings. Recently, the … [Read more...] about Reflecting on Service: Mayor Phil Goode Looks Back on Prescott’s Progress
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Prescott’s Next Mayor Cathey Rusing Calls for Balanced Development and Conservation
Prescott Mayor-elect Cathey Rusing says Prescott has a good business environment, but there are two areas where the city needs to improve. When she was elected to the Prescott City Council in 2019, she was surprised to learn that the city did not have an economic development director or an economic development program. Rusing said the city manager is working on creating both. Managed economic development is important, she says, because that determines quality of life. “We need development, … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Next Mayor Cathey Rusing Calls for Balanced Development and Conservation
Fall Events, Plus Prescott’s Connection to the American Revolution
As we say goodbye to summer in Prescott, the list of events is still robust, as event organizers take advantage of our mild fall weather. Here is a sampling of just some beloved September events in our great city. Yavapai County Fair takes place Sept. 4-7 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. This event dates back to 1913 and features fun for the entire family with children’s activities, entertainment, music, rides, vendors, agricultural exhibits and a wide variety of food and attractions. Prescott … [Read more...] about Fall Events, Plus Prescott’s Connection to the American Revolution
Celebrating Summer Events
The month of August will be a busy one. While Prescott City Council meetings are paused until Aug. 26 for a summer break, there is much city business taking place, including a primary election for the mayor and three council seats. Council members will attend the annual Arizona League of Cities and Towns conference Aug. 19-20 in Scottsdale, where we will interact with colleagues from around the state, learn best practices and represent our great city. Finally, as we enter the midpoint of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Summer Events
Celebrating July Events and More
The month of June and early July in Prescott are particularly active, with events of all kinds including art fairs, music festivals, car shows, parades, fireworks and, of course, Rodeo. These events offer a variety of experiences to be enjoyed by our local residents as well as visitors. Events downtown on the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in June and early July are at the heart of summer events in Prescott, making this a great time to enjoy all our city has to offer. The Summer Concert Series … [Read more...] about Celebrating July Events and More
Celebrating Events In Prescott
Prescott has so much to offer to our citizens and visitors alike. This is the time of year when events take center stage. In June and early July, Prescott is particularly active with events of all kinds, including art fairs, music festivals, car shows, parades, fireworks and of course, rodeo. These events offer a variety of experiences and are enjoyed by our residents as well as visitors. One common misconception is that the city organizes all of these fine events. In fact, with just a few … [Read more...] about Celebrating Events In Prescott
City Rebates Make Sense for Water Conservation Efforts
As the weather gets warmer, water use increases around the City of Prescott as many citizens and businesses increase their outdoor water use. This is a great time to think about water conservation, especially following a very dry fall and winter. The city offers many water conservation incentives, including free water saving items for fixtures, outdoor watering accessories and nine different types of rebates. I would like to make our citizens aware of these opportunities in hopes that more will … [Read more...] about City Rebates Make Sense for Water Conservation Efforts
Now is the Time to Prepare for Wildfire Season
It is time to start thinking about wildfire season in our area. The late spring and early summer months bring generally drier weather and increased wildfire threat. Wildfire is the greatest natural disaster threat our community faces. We need to prepare our homes and businesses, and we also need to know how to respond in the event of a fire. That includes getting emergency information from a credible source. The City of Prescott and area cooperators are preparing for peak wildfire season, but … [Read more...] about Now is the Time to Prepare for Wildfire Season
A Commitment to Water Conservation
During my seven-plus years on the Prescott City Council, including two terms as your mayor, I have taken on many important issues in support of the community. One constant for me has been water use, conservation and management for Prescott and our entire region. I believe that how we manage our water supply today will have an impact for decades to come. I started by studying water use and its impacts in our area. Then, as mayor, I worked to change the way the City of Prescott manages our … [Read more...] about A Commitment to Water Conservation
Prescott 2025: A Year of Growth, Safety, Strategic Planning
As we begin the new year, I am happy to report that The State of the City demonstrates a vibrant, dynamic economy maintaining strong taxable activity and economic development, as we plan for improving public safety services for our citizens. With the passage of Prop 478 in November 2024, the result will be a safer Prescott. Your Yes vote adopted a dedicated transaction privilege (sales) tax of ninety-five hundredths of one percent (0.95%) to fund new fire stations, police evidence facilities, … [Read more...] about Prescott 2025: A Year of Growth, Safety, Strategic Planning
