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Kingman Area Food Bank receives UniSource grant

KINGMAN –  On Friday, the Kingman Area Food Bank received notice that UniSource Energy Services has approved a grant in the amount of $5,000 to assist with food bank operations. This new grant is one of many that the local energy service has provided to help feed the hungry in Mohave County. This unrestricted grant will assist in funding operations for the Kingman Area Food Bank. They feed 30 to 50 families daily with about 150 to 200 pounds of food. Their operations receive support from many community businesses, which helps them serve the great need in Mohave County.  In…

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Impact fees, bond financing move forward for Kingman

KINGMAN – Separate Tuesday approvals have the City of Kingman one link of the chain closer to development impact fees and reducing debt service on its public safety retirement fund. Adoption of conceptual Land Use Assessments and an Infrastructure Improvements Plan puts the city on a path to possibly adopt impact fees in mid-June and implement them in October. Council member Jamie Scott Stehly said impact fees are currently the most useful mechanism to generate much needed revenue to fund great need in the public safety, street preservation and parks and recreation arenas. “They were not my first choice They’re…

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Clark exits BHC council

BULLHEAD CITY – Mark Clark quietly resigned his Bullhead City council position Sunday and began working as city utility director Monday. Clark said he’ll simply be serving the citizens and the community in a new way. “I believe I made educated decisions on council and that’s what I’ll be doing as utilities director,” Clark said. “It’s just another way for me to help this city. I’ve been here for 20 years now. My wife and I love this place.” Clark said his history of utility management involvements over the years along the Colorado River and his elected service provide a perfect…

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Pavement Preservation Project Update; Road Closure for May 6

KINGMAN – A full road closure of Beverly Avenue from Stockton Hill Road to Harrison will begin Thursday, May 6, at 5:00 a.m. and continue through 4:00 p.m. The City of Kingman urges motorists to pay extra attention while driving in and around work zones, maintenance vehicles, and encourages the importance of maintaining safe and smart driving habits during the construction season, and at all times, when operating a motor vehicle. Up-to-date street closures and detours are located on the City of Kingman’s engineering website page of interactive Maps through the city’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS): https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/departments/engineering/gis

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Latoski receives National Urban Engineer of the Year award

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Public Works Director Steven Latoski has received the prestigious National Association of County Engineers Award (NACE) as its 2021 Urban County Engineer of the Year.  He came out on top nationally representing Arizona for counties with populations greater than 100,000. Latoski believes his award comes with considerable help and guidance, saying, “It is with great humility that I accept this honor.” He also praised both co-worker Les Henley and County Manager Sam Elters “for their support and encouragement”  adding, “most importantly, this is a credit to the Board’s unwavering longtime support of staff’s active participation in important professional organizations  reaping countless benefits…

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New Members Needed on City Boards and Commissions

Lake Havasu City has various Commission and Board seats available for citizens to serve and participate in the process of Lake Havasu City government! The City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering for the following positions: Airport Advisory Board has two regular (pilot and non-pilot) and one alternate (pilot) positions available. The Airport Advisory Board is a direct channel of communication between the public and the Municipal Airport. The Board of Adjustment has one regular and three alternate positions. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals of actions taken by the Zoning Administrator.  The…

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