KINGMAN – The recently adopted $272.5 million city budget was the main topic on Monday, July 5 when Mayor Jen Miles spoke to the KRW (Kingman Republican Women). Mayor Miles advised the group that the budget was approved (in an online meeting) on June 28 after six months of process. She explained that the city begins early in the year with strategic planning sessions to identify priorities and goals. While the budget is very long and detailed, Miles said that very shortly the city will issue a “citizen’s ledger” which will summarize the budget and it will be on the…

BULLHEAD CITY  – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) marks the 1,000th solar residential installation milestone for the SunWatts Renewable Energy Rebate Program. This also marks the 100th solar residential installation for 2021. The 17,600-watt solar system was completed three months after the Bullhead City member submitted the SunWatts application and will produce an average of 26,000 kWh per year. A rebate of $880 was presented to the MEC member on July 6. “Members have the flexibility of selecting a solar installer to help them choose the size and type of system that fits their needs,” said Steve Bouman, Energy Management Specialist. “We recommend…

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative continues its support of education by announcing the $5,000 School Grant for renewable energy curriculum for 2021 / 2022 academic school year. Submittals are now being accepted for the grant from teachers and schools in MEC’s service territory until the August 20, 2021 deadline. One grant will be awarded. The grant application is simple. Submit a short, written description of the lesson plan that teaches about renewable energy and include materials and a cost breakdown. There is no formal application, so please submit your writeup to Mohave Electric Cooperative, Attention: Steve Bouman, PO Box…

KINGMAN – Arizona Senator Mark Kelly continued his focus on infrastructure investments, economic recovery and workforce development in meetings with local leaders and visits in Mohave County last week. At the start of the visit, Kelly toured the Kingman Airport and Industrial Park, which is the largest industrial park outside of Maricopa County. Kelly met with Kingman Mayor Jen Miles, Vice Mayor Ken Watkins, airport staff, and business leaders during the tour where they discussed economic development, transportation and infrastructure needs associated with the park’s proposed 1,400 acre expansion.  After the airport and industrial park tour, Kelly met with Kingman Mayor Jen…