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BCESD selects district veteran Stewart as new superintendent

Dr. Carolyn Stewart will be the next superintendent of the Bullhead City Elementary School District.  Stewart retired from the district in 2015 after 26 years as an elementary and junior high school principal. The 4-0 vote Wednesday night is contingent upon Stewart’s renewal of her Arizona educational certifications.  Board president Diane Beardsley said the goal is to have Stewart start as administrator of the grade K-8 district before current Supt. Benje Hookstra retires June 30. Stewart and Lynette Michalski, former superintendent of the Gila Bend and Window Rock Unified School Districts, participated in an hour-long community forum before they were…

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City of Kingman considers option to fund interchange project

The City of Kingman and a financial consultant are working to add a new option that could someday be used to help finance the Rancho Santa Fe interchange project. Mark Reader addressed city council members for 50 minutes Tuesday, explaining that Community Facilities Districts (CFD’s) can be formed to issue bonds to fund public infrastructure projects.    Reader has developed policies and guidelines that the Council may adopt, that would provide the opportunity for developers and residents to form districts to fund projects in the future. With voters rolling back a sales tax last fall and skepticism they’d approve a property…

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Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse Grand Opening, Public ribbon cutting, scheduled for May 3

The Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse will officially open to the public on May 3, with ceremonies showing off the facility’s different capabilities.  Tours begin at 5:00 p.m. and run through 8:00 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries will be at 6:00 p.m.            “This is going to be a family-friendly event,” said Fieldhouse general manager Ed Catalfamo. “In addition to the tours, there will be food, games, a bounce house and entertainment.”             Catalfamo briefed both the Colorado River Union High School District governing board and the Bullhead City Council this week about the opening.            “We’re going…

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Bullhead City has Commission and Board Seats Available

The City of Bullhead City has various Commission and Board seats available for citizens to serve as of July 1, 2019. The City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering for the following positions. The Board of Adjustment will have three seats available with two-year terms expiring on June 30, 2021. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals of actions taken by the Zoning Administrator, and meets on an as-needed basis. There is a residency requirement to serve on the Board of Adjustment. The Building Board of Appeals will have four seats available with terms expiring…

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Treasurer’s office announces temporary satellite office hours

Mohave County Treasurer Cindy Cox has announced the dates, addresses, and office hours for the Bullhead and Lake Havasu City’s temporary satellite offices. The temporary satellite offices will be open from Thursday, April 25, through Wednesday, May 1 at Mohave Electric Cooperative, 928 Hancock Road, Bullhead City and Mohave County Complex, 2001 College Dr., Lake Havasu City. The offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offices closed each day from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for treasury employee lunch.

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Join the Lake Havasu City Police Department

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is accepting applications for police officer trainee through May 2, 2019. Interested candidates can visit the Police Department website at www.lhcpd.com and click on the “Join Our Team” link for more information. Lateral police officer applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Candidates can submit an online application by visiting the City’s Career Opportunity page at www.lhcaz.gov.  Detailed instructions on application requirements are outlined in the Police Officer/Trainee job bulletin.  Qualified applicants are invited to participate in testing on May 9th and 10th. For application or testing questions, please contact the City’s Human Resources Division at…

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