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Sup. Bishop brings spending ideas for Dist. 4’s COVID relief funds

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Supervisor Jean Bishop has been developing a plan for spending her 4th District’s share of $41.5-million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Board previously voted to split the allocation five ways, allowing each of the supervisors to play a lead role in determining how the funds are spent within their district. District 2 Supervisor Hildy Angius was the first to slice from her $8-million pie, slicing off up to $1-million for a sober living facility in Bullhead City. Each of the other supervisors are contemplating their expenditures, but none has brought a spending…

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Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission Travels to Mohave County

Listening Sessions in Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Kingman The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) invites residents of Mohave County to participate in its first round of statewide public hearings, information will be presented both in person and virtually about the redrawing of Arizona’s congressional and legislative districts. Public comment received during these meetings will be used by the IRC to help inform the drawing of new district boundaries.  Commission Chair Erika Neuberg urges all Arizonans to attend one of these important hearings to ensure their voices will be heard. Over the next few months the Commission will be making decisions…

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Sheriff seeks budget boost

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County sheriff Doug Schuster has asked for a funding boost while the board of supervisors anticipates adopting a spending plan for the next fiscal year on Aug. 2. Schuster told supervisors Monday that some progress has been made in the last couple of years as the department has worked to raise pay and reduce compression issues. But Schuster said more upward salary adjustments are needed to attract and retain personnel, particularly entry level deputy and detention positions. Schuster told supervisors he loses sleep at night over the low level of pay for jail staff. He said position vacancies trigger mandatory…

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