Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake Havasu City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with high priority
Fiscal Sustainability Policy Adoption
The council is considering Resolution No. 26-3958 to establish a formal fiscal sustainability policy for Lake Havasu City. This policy will guide future budgeting decisions and long-term financial planning for the municipality.
Come-Together apartment development water main agreement
A 102-unit, six-building apartment project at 5699 Highway 95 N can keep its parking and landscaping over the city's water main instead of relocating it — with the developer on the hook for access, valves and repairs.
Aquatic/Community Center accessibility barriers
The city will chase a $750,000 state grant, with no local match, to fix decades-old locker rooms, showers and restrooms that are hard to use for people with disabilities and older adults. Construction would be phased to keep the pool open.
Fee Adjustment Policy and CPI Indexing
The fee that funds problem-solving courts and youth court would double from $20 to $40 — but the judge frames it as recapturing money the state would otherwise take, not raising fines. Final adoption comes later.
Municipal Airport Management and Operations
Two pilots told the council the airport is being neglected: there's a long hangar waiting list, frequent manager turnover, and they want the Airport Advisory Board reinstated. They also warned against privatized management, which they say costs 20-30% more.