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Kingman City Council election packets available

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman would like to announce that the Kingman City Council Candidate Packets are available for the 2022 election. The City Clerk’s office requests that those interested in running for Kingman City Council make an appointment, so the clerks can review election information with those interested in running. Some basic prerequisites for running for Kingman City Council are: You must live within Kingman city limits for at least one year prior to any Primary, General or Special City Election. You must be a registered voter in the state of Arizona. You must also be able to…

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I-40 Rancho Santa Fe Parkway project on hold

KINGMAN – The Arizona Department of Transportation indicates that the Interstate 40 Rancho Santa Fe Parkway project “is on hold.” The project that includes development of a multi-million-dollar interchange with arterials leading north to the Kingman Airport and South to Hualapai Mountain Road had been scheduled to be put out for construction bids on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The agency confirmed Tuesday morning that it awaits information from the City of Kingman before the project can advance. “ADOT is administering this project on behalf of the City of Kingman,” an ADOT statement said. “We are currently awaiting their direction on funding and…

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Treasurer Cindy Cox resigns, recommends Councilwoman Mello as successor

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Treasurer Cindy Landa Cox is stepping down. Cox intended to retire at the end of her term but has informed the Board of Supervisors and County Management team that serious health issues prompt her resignation effective Dec. 31, 2021. “It has been an honor and pleasure to represent the citizens of Mohave County for the last 9 years,” Cox said in her resignation notice. Cox is recommending that the Board appoint SueAnn Mello as her successor until the next election. Mello, a Kingman City Council member, is a Treasurer’s Office veteran. “Ms. Mello has been…

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LHCPD awarded Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department was awarded a $27,819.00 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for conducting increased traffic enforcement operations and to purchase five (5) directional radar units. This will be for the 2021-2022 federal fiscal year, which runs from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022. This Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, or S.T.E.P., grant will provide the Lake Havasu City Police Department the ability to increase traffic enforcement capabilities by assigning personnel on overtime to concentrate on speed enforcement activities with the use of the directional radar devices.  The goal…

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Fire Chief Jake Rhoades leaving Kingman Fire Department

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is apparently losing its Fire Chief. The City of Buckeye is hiring Jake Rhoades to join its fire department administration, currently in an interim chief posture. Information, at this point, is not available through Rhoades or City Hall. However, the public information officer for Buckeye confirms a Rhoades hiring scenario is in play. According to a press release, Chief Rhoades will begin his new assignment as Buckeye’s Fire Chief on Dec. 6. “My goals for the Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue Department are to continue and to support the excellent work achieved by staff under the leadership of Bob Costello,” said Rhoades….

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Fire Chief Jake Rhoades leaving Kingman Fire Department

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is apparently losing its Fire Chief. The City of Buckeye is hiring Jake Rhoades to join its fire department administration, currently in an interim chief posture. Information, at this point, is not available through Rhoades or City Hall. However, the public information officer for Buckeye confirms a Rhoades hiring scenario is in play. According to a press release, Chief Rhoades will begin his new assignment as Buckeye’s Fire Chief on Dec. 6. “My goals for the Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue Department are to continue and to support the excellent work achieved by staff under the leadership of Bob Costello,” said Rhoades….

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