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Tanya Fergueson earns Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation

KIKNGMAN – The City of Kingman has announced that Deputy City Clerk, Tanya Fergueson, has earned the prestigious designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). Given the rapid and profound changes we face today, embracing lifelong learning is no longer a mere choice but a vital necessity for everyone in local government. City Clerk Annie Meredith expressed her admiration, saying, “Tanya’s achievement is a reflection of her dedication to the Municipal Clerk profession, and her commitment to our city. Her willingness to learn and grow enrich our team and the services we…

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Arizona Cities and Towns Week Celebrates its 22nd Year

KINGMAN – Mayor Ken Watkins has announced that the City of Kingman will join municipalities across the state of Arizona, and take part in the League of Arizona Cities & Towns’ 22nd annual Cities & Towns Week from October 15-21. The entire community of Kingman is encouraged to learn more this week about the services and programs that the City offers to improve the quality of life in our community. Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins said, “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our city and to learn more about the 24-7 services that our dedicated staff provide year-round. These multi-faceted services ensure that we live in a community that…

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GVID transition shelved for now

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County supervisors have pumped the brakes on the proposed transition of the Golden Valley Improvement District (GVID) to citizen control. The Board of Supervisors (BOS) serves as the GVID governing board and will likely continue doing so at least until next fall. Discontent among the GVID customer base over a well failure last year, followed by unrest over a BOS imposed surcharge (subsequently reversed), had many residents calling for conversion to a domestic governing board. The BOS solicited applications and 6 citizens asked to be appointed if the board was inclined to convert the district to…

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Kingman receives Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Designation for I-40 TradePort Corridor

KINGMAN – In a significant announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the City of Kingman, AZ has assumed a pivotal role as the driving force behind the formation of a groundbreaking Private/Public coalition to advance the development of the I-40 TradePort Corridor. This innovative integrated supply chain system encompasses clean energy, logistics, and industrial hubs and is a collaborative effort with the lead agency, Bernalillo County, NM at its helm. The City of Kingman, in collaboration with Winslow, and a partnership of regional stakeholders, including the Port of Los Angeles, CA, Bernalillo County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, and…

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Kingman receives Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Designation for I-40 TradePort Corridor

KINGMAN – In a significant announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the City of Kingman, AZ has assumed a pivotal role as the driving force behind the formation of a groundbreaking Private/Public coalition to advance the development of the I-40 TradePort Corridor. This innovative integrated supply chain system encompasses clean energy, logistics, and industrial hubs and is a collaborative effort with the lead agency, Bernalillo County, NM at its helm. The City of Kingman, in collaboration with Winslow, and a partnership of regional stakeholders, including the Port of Los Angeles, CA, Bernalillo County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, and…

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Entrata passes commission test

MOHAVE COUNTY  A major development proposed in north Mohave County has the initial blessing of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Unanimous votes during Wednesday’s meeting have the Commission recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a major general plan amendment and a number of zoning requests for a master planned community along U.S. 93. “Entrata” would feature a cargo airport component in a mix of development that would include homes, schools, parks and businesses. Most of the 10,100-acre project would be situated near White Hills and the rest to the south outside Dolan Springs. “The majority of the site is in…

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