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Roberts named LHC Deputy Fire Chief of Administration

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Fire Department is pleased to announce the selection of Garrett Roberts as the new Deputy Fire Chief of Administration. This appointment resulted from a nationwide search process involving highly qualified candidates inside and outside the fire department. As the Deputy Fire Chief of Administration, Garrett will oversee various administrative functions within the department, including fire prevention/community risk reduction programs, emergency management, fleet/facility services, grants, personnel management, and policy development. Furthermore, Garrett will work closely with Chief Pilafas to ensure efficient operations and collaboration with other city departments. Garrett comes to the Lake Havasu City…

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‘Hands Off’ campaign effect unclear

MOHAVE COUNTY – It’s not clear if Mohave County got the political message delivered by an arts-oriented Phoenix based group that says it advocates for various causes and people of color. The Fuerta Arts Movement has ended its brief campaign indicating opposition to hand counting election ballots in northwest Arizona. The Board of Supervisors twice considered, and twice rejected dumping equipment in favor of hand counting election ballots in Mohave County. Executive Director Xenia Orona said the Fuerta Arts Movement believes hand counting ballots would be problematic while machine counting has provided fair and secure elections in Arizona for 20…

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‘Hands Off’ campaign effect unclear

MOHAVE COUNTY – It’s not clear if Mohave County got the political message delivered by an arts-oriented Phoenix based group that says it advocates for various causes and people of color. The Fuerta Arts Movement has ended its brief campaign indicating opposition to hand counting election ballots in northwest Arizona. The Board of Supervisors twice considered, and twice rejected dumping equipment in favor of hand counting election ballots in Mohave County. Executive Director Xenia Orona said the Fuerta Arts Movement believes hand counting ballots would be problematic while machine counting has provided fair and secure elections in Arizona for 20…

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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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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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