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KFD Captain promotes to Battalion Chief

KINGMAN – Kingman Fire Department (KFD) Captain Joey Meins has recently been promoted to the esteemed position of Battalion Chief. With a commendable two decades of experience in the fire service, Chief Meins has devoted 18 years of his career to serving the City of Kingman. On February 26, Meins will undertake the responsibility of the training division. In an expression of admiration, KFD Chief Jack Yeager praised, “I could not be prouder of Joey and this personal accomplishment.” Yeager underscored the crucial role individuals of such dedication play in advancing and fortifying the fire department. He highlighted Meins’ commitment…

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Lake Havasu City awarded VESP Certificate of Recognition

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has awarded Lake Havasu City the Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) Bronze Level at their Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) recognizes and awards incentives to Arizona businesses and other organizations that have a good history of environmental compliance and strive to go beyond what is legally required to protect public health and the environment. Participants in the program can access tools and strategies that support their existing environmental programs and find opportunities to further reduce costs and spur innovation.

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Anderson exits board clerk post

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ginny Anderson is stepping down as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for Mohave County. She explained her exit in her Feb. 12 resignation letter. “I have accepted a position which will allow me to be closer to family,” Anderson said in her communication to the five board members and copied to County Manager Sam Elters. She cited privacy concerns in declining to shine light on residency and her new job. Human Resource records show Anderson began county employment as an office assistant in Feb., 2007. She held positions within the Clerk’s office since July, 2012 before…

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LHCPD awarded re-accreditation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department is proud to announce its re-accreditation through the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP).  Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven method of assisting law enforcement agencies in measuring and improving their overall performance. ALEAP is intended to provide law enforcement agencies in the state with an avenue for demonstrating that they meet commonly accepted best practices and industry standards for efficient, effective, productive, and quality operations. Police Chief Troy Stirling met with the ALEAP commission on January 25 for a review of the…

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LHCPD awarded re-accreditation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department is proud to announce its re-accreditation through the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP).  Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven method of assisting law enforcement agencies in measuring and improving their overall performance. ALEAP is intended to provide law enforcement agencies in the state with an avenue for demonstrating that they meet commonly accepted best practices and industry standards for efficient, effective, productive, and quality operations. Police Chief Troy Stirling met with the ALEAP commission on January 25 for a review of the…

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County’s Corner

As your elected Mohave County Treasurer, I am excited and honored to represent the people of Mohave County. As we continue through another new year together, I’m looking forward to serving the needs of our county. February is an eventful month for the Treasurer’s Office. Mohave County’s annual Tax Lien Sale is scheduled February 1st-20th, 2024. This online auction will be hosted by Real Auction at https://mohave.arizonataxsale.com. The Tax Lien Sale is an opportunity to pay the delinquent taxes of another’s property through the auction process in exchange for a tax lien. This process enables tax authorities such as fire,…

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