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Ursenbach lauded for economic development work

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Manager Sam Elters used Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to shine bright light on internal achievement once again. This time Elters praised Economic Development Director Tami Ursenbach for prestigious recognition by the Arizona Association for Economic Development Association (AAED). Elters said Ursenbach won two categories at the AAED’s recent 2020 Golden Prospector Awards ceremony. Elters said economic development in Mohave County is in good hands under her leadership. “We’re grateful for your efforts. We’re proud of your accomplishment and we want you to keep up the good work,” Elters told Ursenbach. Ursenbach’s award nomination came…

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Fawson speaks at Rotary

Becky Fawson, President/CEO of Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce and Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club member, spoke at the club’s October 23 meeting. Fawson reviewed the Andy Award winners over the years, many of which were club members. Among upcoming events, Fawson noted River Cities United Way will hold its annual Day of Caring Kingman city-wide cleanup October 31, the 2nd Annual Renaissance Faire will be held November 13-15 at the Mohave County Fairgrounds, and Winter Wonderland is scheduled for December 11-19 at Hualapai Mountain Park. Fawson noted the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce, Kingman/Golden Valley Association of Realtors and…

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MCSO receives grant funding

Sheriff Doug Schuster has announced that the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has received funding from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to purchase: ~ Portable Breath Test machines ($3,511) ~ Radar Units for Patrol vehicles ($5,100) The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office will use the Portable Breath Testers as a way to enhance DUI enforcement throughout Mohave County. They currently use PBT machines for DUI cases, however half of the patrol deputies do not have a PBT machine readily available for their use. The PBT machines funded through this grant will assist in detecting impairment, thus reducing the amount of…

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Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Join Lake Havasu Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee this Friday, November 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Cypress Park. This event is an informal come-and-go setting where residents are encouraged to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing.  There is ample opportunity for residents to express any issues, concerns, or questions concerning our great city! For more information or questions about Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager, contact the Mayor’s office at (928) 453-4152.

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Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Join Lake Havasu Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee this Friday, November 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Cypress Park. This event is an informal come-and-go setting where residents are encouraged to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing.  There is ample opportunity for residents to express any issues, concerns, or questions concerning our great city! For more information or questions about Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager, contact the Mayor’s office at (928) 453-4152.

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Kingman Finance Department awarded Excellence in Financial Reporting

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is pleased to announce the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. Kingman City Manager Ron Foggin said, “The finance team has…

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