KINGMAN, Ariz. – “I want to be part of making and keeping Kingman great, Councilman Jim Dykens said. “I want to be part of bringing in great businesses to our area and see wise development occur. I want to do what’s right and best for our community.”
What about a balanced budget with no taxes?
“The law states we cannot spend more than the total that was voted on,” he stated. “To me, that’s maintaining a balanced budget.”
As for raising taxes, he said the council just approved a 0.5% increase on sales tax to maintain and improve roads.
“Sales tax is the fairest tax where both residents and visitors pay. If we did not do this, our funding would be dried up and gone within just a couple of years.”
He believes the Yellow Bus can be saved permanently if the city can continue getting funding from other groups, organizations and businesses.
“I am in complete favor of saving the Yellow line, but we must finalize resources to cover the costs, rather than Kingman City responsible for the areas in the county.”
Councilman Dykens stated that the city must continue to promote legislation that will allow us to keep water in our aquifers for Kingman and not allow larger cities or other states to tap into our water resources.
“We need it now and for generations to come,” he stated.
To move forward, he said Kingman needs good paying jobs, affordable housing and good businesses.
As for the future of Kingman, he said, “I see a great city getting better. I want to see wise development and growth. I want to promote a great community for people to retire in or to raise a family. I see Kingman as rural but progressive, a friendly community for everyone.”
He said everything above concerned him and things he needs to keep fighting for. He’s also concerned about the lack of medical specialists in Kingman and residents having to travel to larger cities for them.
Councilor Dykens feels we need more activities for our youth to keep them active, busy and positive.
He believes residents should vote for him because of his honesty, integrity and commitment.
“I have served on the council for one and a half years of my current two-year term. I feel I have served faithfully and voted in a manner that is best for the city and residents of Kingman. I feel I have and can continue to make smart decisions having the best outcome for the community,” Councilor Jim Dykens said.
