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Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission Travels to Mohave County

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 mins

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…

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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…

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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…

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

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…

State legislators to brief Republican Women on legislation

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – State Senator Sonny Borrelli as well as State Representatives Leo Biasiucci and Regina Cobb are scheduled to speak at the regular meeting of Kingman Republican Women (KRW) on Monday, August 2. The legislators were originally scheduled to appear in June; however, they were delayed due to the legislature being in session and approval of the State budget. Arizona election laws are a top concern of KRW and the legislators will provide information on laws that were passed by the legislature that will make Arizona elections more secure as well as the latest information on the AZ Senate GOP’s…

MCC Dental Hygiene students help children during Backpack Buddies event

Pam Wanner5 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College students, staff and faculty happily helped children in the 2021 BHHS Legacy Foundation Tri-State Backpack Buddies event this week in Mohave Valley. Backpack Buddies helps provide basic essential for home, health and back to school items for children in the Arizona, California and Nevada tri-state area. Items donated include shoes, school uniforms, and hygiene supplies. MCC Dental Program students have been participating in this event for five years, and always enjoy teaching children proper dental care. “Being able to do a community service event with the Legacy Foundation and with a school like MCC, it makes…

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Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission Travels to Mohave County

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Sheriff seeks budget boost

Sheriff seeks budget boost

State legislators to brief Republican Women on legislation

MCC Dental Hygiene students help children during Backpack Buddies event

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