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Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission Travels to Mohave County

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 mins

Listening Sessions in Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Kingman The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) invites residents of Mohave County to participate in its first round of statewide public hearings, information will be presented both in person and virtually about the redrawing of Arizona’s congressional and legislative districts. Public comment received during these meetings will be used by the IRC to help inform the drawing of new district boundaries. Commission Chair Erika Neuberg urges all Arizonans to attend one of these important hearings to ensure their voices will be heard. Over the next few months the Commission will be making decisions…

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County sheriff Doug Schuster has asked for a funding boost while the board of supervisors anticipates adopting a spending plan for the next fiscal year on Aug. 2. Schuster told supervisors Monday that some progress has been made in the last couple of years as the department has worked to raise pay and reduce compression issues. But Schuster said more upward salary adjustments are needed to attract and retain personnel, particularly entry level deputy and detention positions. Schuster told supervisors he loses sleep at night over the low level of pay for jail staff. He said position vacancies trigger mandatory…

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County sheriff Doug Schuster has asked for a funding boost while the board of supervisors anticipates adopting a spending plan for the next fiscal year on Aug. 2. Schuster told supervisors Monday that some progress has been made in the last couple of years as the department has worked to raise pay and reduce compression issues. But Schuster said more upward salary adjustments are needed to attract and retain personnel, particularly entry level deputy and detention positions. Schuster told supervisors he loses sleep at night over the low level of pay for jail staff. He said position vacancies trigger mandatory…

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Matthew Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County sheriff Doug Schuster has asked for a funding boost while the board of supervisors anticipates adopting a spending plan for the next fiscal year on Aug. 2. Schuster told supervisors Monday that some progress has been made in the last couple of years as the department has worked to raise pay and reduce compression issues. But Schuster said more upward salary adjustments are needed to attract and retain personnel, particularly entry level deputy and detention positions. Schuster told supervisors he loses sleep at night over the low level of pay for jail staff. He said position vacancies trigger mandatory…

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Development fees adopted for Kingman

Pam Wanner5 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Formal and final adoption of development fees came at Tuesday’s Kingman City council meeting. The 5-2 vote was expected as council members Keith Walker and Cherish Sammeli expressed a mix of reservation and opposition through various junctures in the process that will see the fees implemented in early October. Vice Mayor Ken Watkins said the adopted fees will generate about half the revenue than the original proposal. He said the compromise appears workable. Council member Sue Ann Mello noted that a previous Kingman Council rescinded development fees about a decade ago. She said the city can do the same…

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Development fees adopted for Kingman

Matthew Wanner5 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Formal and final adoption of development fees came at Tuesday’s Kingman City council meeting. The 5-2 vote was expected as council members Keith Walker and Cherish Sammeli expressed a mix of reservation and opposition through various junctures in the process that will see the fees implemented in early October. Vice Mayor Ken Watkins said the adopted fees will generate about half the revenue than the original proposal. He said the compromise appears workable. Council member Sue Ann Mello noted that a previous Kingman Council rescinded development fees about a decade ago. She said the city can do the same…

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Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission Travels to Mohave County

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Development fees adopted for Kingman

Development fees adopted for Kingman

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