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Miles plans re-election bid

KINGMAN – Kingman mayor Jen Miles and her Bullhead City counterpart Tom Brady have different plans when their current terms of office expire late next year. Mayor Brady has said he’ll retire from politics while Miles said she fully intends to seek a third, 2-year term as mayor of Kingman. “I intend to seek re-election,” Miles said Wednesday. She said no hardcore commitment is yet necessary because she said Kingman municipal office-seekers can’t begin circulating nominating petitions until January. Miles said she wants to keep working to complete projects and initiatives as they move forward, and that securing another term…

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Miles plans re-election bid

KINGMAN – Kingman mayor Jen Miles and her Bullhead City counterpart Tom Brady have different plans when their current terms of office expire late next year. Mayor Brady has said he’ll retire from politics while Miles said she fully intends to seek a third, 2-year term as mayor of Kingman. “I intend to seek re-election,” Miles said Wednesday. She said no hardcore commitment is yet necessary because she said Kingman municipal office-seekers can’t begin circulating nominating petitions until January. Miles said she wants to keep working to complete projects and initiatives as they move forward, and that securing another term…

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State Route 68 raised median construction in Golden Valley begins Aug. 16

Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan for delays  The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight lane restrictions and intermittent closures on State Route 68 in Golden Valley near Kingman  for the construction of a raised median between Bacobi and Verde roads, beginning Monday, Aug. 16. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall. Work will begin at Bacobi Road. Project work restrictions will occur overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday evenings through Friday mornings. Drivers can expectIntermittent east- and westbound lane restrictions. At least one travel lane will remain open in each…

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MEC returns $1.66 million in capital credits to members

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credits return of $1,667,557.52 to members in 2021. MEC members who had electric service in 1989, 2000, or 2020 will receive their share as a check if their share is $10.00 or more. If the share is less than $10.00, active service accounts will receive a bill credit on their August or early September bill cycle. The checks will be mailed out during the second week of August. “One of the benefits of being a member of Mohave Electric Cooperative is that members share in any margins…

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MEC returns $1.66 million in capital credits to members

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has authorized a capital credits return of $1,667,557.52 to members in 2021. MEC members who had electric service in 1989, 2000, or 2020 will receive their share as a check if their share is $10.00 or more. If the share is less than $10.00, active service accounts will receive a bill credit on their August or early September bill cycle. The checks will be mailed out during the second week of August. “One of the benefits of being a member of Mohave Electric Cooperative is that members share in any margins…

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Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission seeking new Commissioner

KINGMAN – The Airport and Industrial Park Advisory Commission is seeking to fill an open Commissioner position. The Commission meets every 3rd Monday at 3 pm in the City Council Chambers. The Commission advises the Kingman City Council on airport and industrial park issues and promotes activities and development at the Kingman Municipal Airport and Industrial Park. All applicants must reside within the Kingman city limits. All interested in applying may contact Kingman Municipal Airport General Manager Doug Breckenridge at (928) 757-2134 or use the following web address:   https://www.cityofkingman.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/4739/637599455558400000

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