Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Page public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in public safety with high priority
Page Magistrate Treatment Court Enhancement Grant
Page's recovery court won a rare national $759,189 grant to add a DUI track and double its reach to 80-100 more participants over four years. About 75% of graduates stay arrest-free, and the program emphasizes treatment over jail time.
Albertsons Opioid Settlement Agreement
The council will consider joining the Albertsons opioid settlement, part of the nationwide wave of settlements with companies over the opioid crisis. Any funds coming to the city could support opioid remediation efforts.
New Residential Treatment Center in Page
The long-awaited detox facility is still hoping to open by end of summer — it just needs furnishing and state licensure. It's a big deal for a region with few treatment options.
November 3 general election services and logistics
Page voters get early voting, a drop box, and Election Day voting all at City Hall. Key dates: request a mail ballot by October 23, early in-person voting ends October 29 locally, polls open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. November 3. Ballots carry eight statewide propositions plus Page's Prop 406.
County-funded youth mental health programming for Page
Coconino County has grant money dedicated to Page for a full-time and part-time youth program staff, art and music supplies, and instructors — but needs community input on what to build. Teens say they want hands-on art workshops, gaming and hangout space, and career exploration. A long-term student center idea surfaced, and a work session was set for October 13 to plan a survey and goals.
Alcohol-related police incidents and retailer overservice
Police data shows alcohol-related calls spiked in 2025 but have dropped below 2024 levels. Board members want arrests broken down by location, naming Safeway, Maverik, and Circle K as problem spots, and want to renew conversations with store management about moving mini-bottles away from self-checkout.
Airport security and gate card enforcement
Councilmember Roundtree raised resident complaints that hangar owners share gate keys with friends, and Scott Golba described joggers, scooters, and even illegal dumping inside the fence. The director explained the hangar area isn't technically a secure SIDA zone, but stricter rules could come with future security upgrades.
2026 Coconino County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopting this five-year update keeps Page eligible for FEMA mitigation grants and maps the city's top hazards — drought, wildfire, flooding, even aviation accidents given the busy airport. The county covered the full local cost of the update.
Fourth of July Event Safety and Traffic
Clubhouse Drive will be closed to parking during the July 4th fireworks so emergency vehicles can get through, after last year's congestion raised safety concerns. The city will run free shuttles from the sports complex with overflow parking at the PERA Club and amphitheater.
Ambulance mutual aid agreement with Kane County
The city joined the state mutual aid compact so emergency responders can cross jurisdiction lines to help — and be helped — during disasters.