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Anthony Garcia

Council MemberStart 2024-12-17 per Flagstaff Resolution 2024-48 canvass; resigned; end = last agenda roll call listing him (Sept 22, 2026 work session agenda); absent from the Sept 28, 2026 roll call; exact resignation date not published (city news flash Oct 16, 2026 refers to the vacancy)

No biography on file yet.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Sep 22, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
29
Total speaking time
4:31:57
Avg per meeting
9:23
Segments
2694

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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)

critical→Aug 2026[50]

Public Safety Propositions 404 & 405

Would add a sales tax and issue bonds if voters approve them in November.

high↑Mar 2026[32]

City Review of Boards and Commissions Program

Unknown — any restructuring could change how commission budgets and staffing are handled.

critical→Mar 2026[23]

ADA Transition Plan Property Priorities

Could require increased funding for sidewalk plowing.

high→Aug 2026[22]

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Event Planning

Last year's venue cost $1,500 with most services donated; this year's event could run $15,000-$20,000, with council discretionary funds a possible source.

critical↑May 2026[14]

2026 Wildfire Preparedness and Community Mitigation

Homeowners may see insurance premium discounts ranging from 15% to 18% upon meeting IBHS wildfire-prepared standards, though minor construction and landscaping modifications may entail upfront costs.

critical↓Feb 2026[8]

Airport Public Safety and ARF Funding Requests

A new ARFF truck would run roughly $750,000 to $1 million, likely through the FAA grant process.

medium↓Aug 2026[6]

Disability advocacy partnership with NAU and Community Access and Design

high↓Aug 2026[5]

ADA grievance process and coordinator webpage

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Police and Emergency Dispatch Software Maintenance

The contract renewal totals $341,161.20 plus applicable taxes, allocated among partner agencies based on usage.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Maintains eligibility for federal pre- and post-disaster mitigation grant funding.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

APS Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) Preparedness

Fuel and generator deployment will incur operational costs for water services and city facilities during extended outages.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Local Border Support Grant Acceptance

Provides $285,500 in external state funding, reducing general fund overtime strain.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Joint Regional Firearms Training Facility IGA

The city and Coconino Community College are each contributing $1.1 million to the property acquisition, with additional funds allocated for ongoing maintenance.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Northern Arizona Wildland Fire Training Facility IGA

The city and Coconino Community College are each contributing $1.1 million to the property acquisition, with additional funds allocated for ongoing maintenance.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Flagstaff Shelter Services Programs and Regional Shelter Capacity

Supported by ongoing operational grants, community donations, and municipal partnerships.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Recovery-Ready Community Commitment

Requires minimal to no direct city funding, relying primarily on inter-agency collaboration and existing resources.

high↓Jun 2026[0]

fire restrictions

Residents and visitors face steep municipal fines if they ignore the new rules and get caught having a campfire.

Decisions during term (2)

Recorded while Garcia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.

In the news (1)