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MOHAVE COUNTY – Ballot counting and Chairman choice were points of contention during Monday’s Mohave County board of supervisors meeting. The board again turned thumbs down on hand counting ballots and elected supervisor Hildy Angius as chairman for next year. Board of Supervisors Clerk Ginny Anderson was asked to read into the record a lengthy letter from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes before the ballot tabulation debate that stretched more than two hours. Mayes advised supervisors it would be illegal to count ballots by hand in the 2024 elections. “A ‘yes’ vote would direct your elections department to violate the law….

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ballot counting and Chairman choice were points of contention during Monday’s Mohave County board of supervisors meeting. The board again turned thumbs down on hand counting ballots and elected supervisor Hildy Angius as chairman for next year. Board of Supervisors Clerk Ginny Anderson was asked to read into the record a lengthy letter from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes before the ballot tabulation debate that stretched more than two hours. Mayes advised supervisors it would be illegal to count ballots by hand in the 2024 elections. “A ‘yes’ vote would direct your elections department to violate the law….

effects of its history as a leading employer of local youth, which has proven to be a net benefit for the employees, the organization, and the whole community.  “This past summer, we had 68 youth ages 14-18 working various positions,” said Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter. “The average summer earnings amongst youth employees were $5,600. The average hourly wage was $13.92. Several of the individuals made more than $10,000.”  By employing youth, the City of Bullhead City is benefiting from fresh ideas and perspectives. “For example, we just had a brainstorming meeting for next year’s summer camp, and staff brought…

effects of its history as a leading employer of local youth, which has proven to be a net benefit for the employees, the organization, and the whole community.  “This past summer, we had 68 youth ages 14-18 working various positions,” said Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter. “The average summer earnings amongst youth employees were $5,600. The average hourly wage was $13.92. Several of the individuals made more than $10,000.”  By employing youth, the City of Bullhead City is benefiting from fresh ideas and perspectives. “For example, we just had a brainstorming meeting for next year’s summer camp, and staff brought…

KINGMAN – Interim City Manager Grady Miller has “called dibs” on the Kingman City Council chambers each Tuesday, prompting a change of day for monthly meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The P&Z commission has met on the second Tuesday of each month for more than a decade. Community Development Manager Sean Osterman told members during their Nov. 14 meeting that it has been decided that the Commission should instead meet on Wednesdays, beginning in Jan. Osterman explained that Miller wants Tuesday availability so the busy City Council has more windows for conducting workshops, sometimes before regular council meetings…

Mohave County Supervisors are looking for a volunteer to serve on the Public Lands and Recreation Commission (PL&R). Volunteers must reside in District 5 (North Lake Havasu, Desert Hills, Crystal Beach, Havasu Heights, Yucca, Topock, Golden Shores, Mohave Valley, or Fort Mohave). PL&R meets the first Thursday of the month at the County Administration Building, 700 W. Beale St. in Kingman, with the potential to be held at other locations throughout the year. PL&R functions as an advisory organization on matters relating to preserving, developing, and promoting public access, recreation, non-motorized travel, and off-highway vehicle use for public enjoyment, safety,…