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Elters chosen for State Transportation Board

Sam Elters KINGMAN – Governor Katie Hobbs has chosen Sam Elters for appointment to serve on the Arizona State Transportation Board. The Governor’s Office advised the Kingman resident and Mohave County Manager of his selection and nomination to the post on Tuesday, April 9. “I’m very thrilled and I’m honored. There are only seven members that represent the state,” Elters said. “I’m grateful to be one of them. I believe I’m equipped to participate in a meaningful way and I look forward to serve the state  Board for the next six years.” Elters’ nomination is subject to confirmation by the…

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County’s Corner

As your Mohave County Treasurer, I am excited to bring you this month’s County Corner and share with you exciting news about the 2024 Board of Supervisors Tax Deed Sale auction! The Tax Deed Sale is a competitive online auction that is held through the Public Surplus website with the highest bidder of each auction winning the parcel of land. By selling tax deeded parcels at auction, the purchased parcels are then returned to the Mohave County tax roll helping to generate property tax revenues that otherwise would not have been received. Only vacant land was offered at the auction….

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Ride, Roam, and Relax: Foster Insurance Services Has You Covered in Kingman, AZ

In the sun-kissed expanses of Kingman, Arizona, where the desert meets adventure, Foster Insurance Services stands as your go-to destination for all things coverage-related. Nestled in the heart of the community, this isn’t your typical insurance agency – it’s your trusted partner in protecting your prized possessions, from your home sweet home to your roaring ride and everything in between. Picture this: you’re revving up your motorcycle, the wind whipping through your hair as you hit the open road. But amidst the thrill of the ride, there’s peace of mind knowing that Foster Insurance Services has your back. They’re not…

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Tax deed sale success

MOHAVE COUNTY – Last month’s Mohave county tax deed sale collected back taxes and provided a substantial general fund cash infusion as the Board of Supervisors and staff prepare to address a difficult budget year. Once conducted as auctions on the steps of the historic courthouse, Mohave County tax deed sales were mothballed years ago as they netted less return than resources invested in the exercise. Treasurer SueAnn Mello said her predecessor Cindy Landa Cox revived tax deed sales in 2019. Mello said Mohave County made bank by going for broke during the five-day sale conducted online by the Public…

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KRW to host candidate debate

KINGMAN – The Kingman Republic Women’s Club (KRW) and the Mohave County GOP District 1 will host a debate for Republican Mohave County District 4 Supervisor candidates. The event will be held Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at College Park Community Center, 1990 E. Jagerson Ave. The event is free to the public. Moderators from Dist. 1 and Dist. 3 will have scripted questions for the candidates. Candidates anticipated to attend are William Andrews, Logan Marsh, Don Martin, Marcus Neal, Steve Robinson, Marianne Salem, and Gilbert Smaby.

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