Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bullhead City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget
Electricity supply and residential rate protection
A Mohave Electric Cooperative official walked the council through how big data center customers would be handled: they pay all their own infrastructure costs upfront, bring their own power, and can be curtailed in an emergency — so residents' bills shouldn't go up. Several council members want an ACC-approved energy services agreement written into the ordinance.
Emergency declaration and $600,000 emergency funding transfer
A storm dropped over 3.5 inches of rain in some neighborhoods, destroying streets, undermining pavement and scattering debris. The council declared a local emergency and authorized $600,000 now, with damage estimated at $4 million or more and state and federal aid being sought. Residents should keep reporting damage to the city.
Improvement District Bonds
The city sold $16.5 million in City Center improvement district bonds, drawing over $51 million in orders and landing an average rate of about 5.6% — investors clearly want a piece of Bullhead City.