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Dawnafe Whitesinger

Supervisor, District 52025-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
1:41:27
Avg per meeting
6:20
Segments
1423

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Feb 2026[51]

Rural Road Maintenance and Flood Mitigation

The county has designated funds for fuel and deployed heavy equipment to support repairs.

critical↑Oct 2026[35]

Heber-Overgaard Tornado and Severe Storm Emergency

Damage assessment is just starting, so the full cost to the county and residents isn't known yet — the emergency declaration helps bring in state money and resources.

critical↑Jan 2026[33]

Proposed Paper Mill Wind Energy Project

The project represents a major multi-million dollar capital investment expected to generate local property tax revenue and community benefit funds.

high↑Aug 2026[25]

2026 Community Health Assessment and Rural Health Transformation

Federal grant cuts cost the department nearly $1 million and forced nurse position reductions, pushing the department toward more sustainable funding models.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

Certification of November 3, 2026, General Election Results

The resident questioned whether taxpayers paid 33 county employees twice — for election duty and their regular workday — which remains unanswered.

critical→Mar 2026[22]

Election Program Overhaul and Security Enhancements

The resident questioned whether taxpayers paid 33 county employees twice — for election duty and their regular workday — which remains unanswered.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Navajo County Transportation Master Plan Update

The plan is designed to position the county for state and federal grants rather than committing specific dollars itself.

critical↑May 2026[16]

Regional Groundwater Study for I-40 Corridor

Potential long-term impacts on local property tax revenues and agricultural water availability.

high↑Aug 2026[12]

Renewable Energy Ordinance and Development Standards

The developer projects $16 million in cumulative property tax revenue over 35 years — possibly more than double if ASR 42 is not extended — plus about 500 construction jobs.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Albertson's opioid settlement

About $630,000 to the county over nine years for opioid abatement uses.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

School safety program funding

Brings $335,400 into the county for school safety, at no apparent local cost listed.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

BIA road maintenance agreement

The county funds one heavy equipment operator position and shares materials costs under the agreement.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Operation Green Light for Veterans

No cost to the county beyond swapping in green light bulbs.

high↓Jul 2026[8]

Voter Registration and Early Ballot Delivery Challenges

Additional administrative and postal costs for re-mailing and processing.

critical↓Mar 2026[7]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Tentative Budget

Maintains current property tax rates while accommodating a projected 6.7% increase in overall tax revenues.

critical↓Aug 2026[7]

Emerging Infrastructure: Data Centers and AI Power Needs

Potential high-value capital investment and long-term economic development opportunities.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

2027 County Legislative Proposals

Unknown — the proposals could affect county funding and state cost shifts, but no fiscal figures were adopted.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Community Benefit Fund Spending Strategy

Involves management and distribution of $16.7 million in committed community benefit revenues.

high↓May 2026[4]

Joseph City Liquor License Application

Unknown

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Economic Development and REAL AZ Branding Review

Potential economic impacts on local property values, energy costs, and industrial development policies.

Decisions during term (366)

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

approvedNov 10, 2026

Consent agenda (Items 2.a through 2.h)

approvedNov 10, 2026

Public Health Services District consent items (3.a.1, 3.a.2)

approvedNov 10, 2026

Board of Equalization stipulations (6.a)

approvedNov 10, 2026

BIA Intergovernmental Agreement for road maintenance (8.a)

approvedNov 10, 2026

Native American Heritage Month proclamation (9.a)

approvedNov 10, 2026

Multi-State Opioid Settlement with Albertsons (9.b)

approvedNov 10, 2026

Minutes: October 22, 2026 Emergency Meeting and October 27, 2026 Regular Meeting

approvedNov 10, 2026

Grant Award Contract for Grant Number CNA27-402 in the amount of $11,238.18 for Navajo County Constables from the State of Arizona Constable Ethics, Standards & Training Board

approvedNov 10, 2026

* Thank you letter to David Hartman for years of service on the Board of Adjustments

approvedNov 10, 2026

Sympathy Letter: Maxine Tyler (County Attorney's Office)

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent Agenda (items 2.a through 2.s)

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Operation Green Light for Veterans Proclamation

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Enter Public Health Services District Board Session

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Return to Regular Session

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution Number 30-2026 — Roadway Easement Extinguishment (Hay Hollow)

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Minutes: October 6, 2026 Special Meeting and October 13, 2026 BOS Meeting

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Clerk of Superior Court Report: September 2026

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Acceptance and approval of the FY27 Attorney General's Victims' Rights Program grant

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Acceptance and approval of the FY27 DPS VOCA Grant #2027-G110

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Acceptance of surplus and seized equipment and items list and authorization to publish the notice of the same scheduling the Public Surplus online auction for surplus and seized equipment and items on November 9, 2026, through November 16,…