Happy New Year! As we enter the new year, I believe that the City of Prescott will have a dynamic and productive year ahead. This is thanks in part to the passage of Proposition 478 last November, which has set our public safety agencies up for long-term success and will lead to improved response times for emergency calls. We can now move forward this year to plan for these new facilities, equipment and staffing. Additionally, in December, the Prescott City Council set forth three key goals for … [Read more...] about Planning for an Exciting Year Ahead
Prescott Mayor Phil Goode
Celebrating Open Space and Sister Cities
August was an important month for the City of Prescott, as council took several steps to ensure a prosperous future for our citizens, while looking back on a half century of partnership with one of our Sister Cities. Prescott City Council approved the purchase of more than 300 acres of property for the purpose of natural open space in the Granite Dells. The land was acquired from the Storm family, following a letter of intent approved by council on Nov. 9, 2021. This strategic acquisition of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Open Space and Sister Cities
Living Water Smart, Receiving Rebates
Prescott City Council is moving toward adoption of a new water policy, one that is designed to help us properly manage this precious resource. For many years, the city has offered programs to encourage our citizens to conserve water at home. The city offers a series of rebates for homeowners who upgrade their appliances and fixtures to high-efficiency models that conserve water better than ever. Rebates are also available for rainwater harvesting systems, turf removal and smart irrigation … [Read more...] about Living Water Smart, Receiving Rebates
Prescott Mayor Calls Economic Outlook ‘Strong’
Prescott Mayor Phil Goode said economic growth in the greater community seemed “…more than just solid for the coming year” when he shared his State of the City comments with hundreds of local residents. Goode was the featured speaker during the Prescott Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on March 1 at the Prescott Resort. The mayor’s remarks followed those of outgoing Chamber Board Chair Danielle Rickets, manager at Sir Speedy, and incoming 2022-23 Board Chair Mackenzie Rodgers, a local … [Read more...] about Prescott Mayor Calls Economic Outlook ‘Strong’
