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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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County election numbers still unofficial; late and provisional ballots not yet counted

It could be several days before all of the Mohave County general election vote is processed and tabulated. This morning’s numbers are incomplete and unofficial pending canvas. Typically, there are several thousand ballots not counted on general election day in Presidential contest years in Mohave County. There could be many more leftovers this year given record breaking early voting and heavy turnout. “So many ballots we don’t get to count because we did not physically have them either dropped off at a polling location or in our office by 7:00 p.m. (Tues.)” said Mohave County Recorder Kristi Blair. The leftovers…

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County election numbers still unofficial; late and provisional ballots not yet counted

It could be several days before all of the Mohave County general election vote is processed and tabulated. This morning’s numbers are incomplete and unofficial pending canvas. Typically, there are several thousand ballots not counted on general election day in Presidential contest years in Mohave County. There could be many more leftovers this year given record breaking early voting and heavy turnout. “So many ballots we don’t get to count because we did not physically have them either dropped off at a polling location or in our office by 7:00 p.m. (Tues.)” said Mohave County Recorder Kristi Blair. The leftovers…

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Arizona votes blue and green

Biden holds 51% of Arizona’s Presidential vote; election results are still unofficial, and pending Marijuana legislation passes at 60% approval Arizona went both blue and green Tuesday with voters favoring Democratic challenger Joe Biden over Republican President Donald Trump, while joining other states in approving the legalization of recreational use of marijuana. The Associated Press and other news organizations called Arizona for Biden late Tuesday and early Wednesday. Incomplete and unofficial election results early Wednesday had Biden holding a little more than 51% of Arizona’s Presidential vote (1,410,977-1,317,468). Northwest Arizona stayed red in the battle for the White House with…

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County approves additional $100,000 to fund election costs

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Supervisors approved an allocation of $100,000 for staff to conduct today’s election. Recorder Kristi Blair said mailing more than 80,000 early ballots and high voter turnout during the pandemic has increased the expected cost. Dist. 5 Sup. Ron Gould, who prides himself on his disciplined fiscal conservatism, took pleasure in voting in support of the funding as Mohave County voters participate in the democratic process. “We should be overjoyed,” Gould said. Supervisors expressed concern during their Monday Board meeting when Blair explained residential relocations, new voter registration and other issues have had some county residents…

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LHC Police Department lobby hours changing

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department would like to inform the community of changes to the Police Department’s front walk in lobby hours. Starting Monday November 2, the lobby hours will be as follows: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The fingerprinting schedule has also changed, and fingerprints will be conducted as follows: Monday – Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9-1-1 Emergency and non-emergency services will not be affected by these changes. If you have any questions, you can call our…

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