Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Page public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
18 issues in public safety
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.
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.
Substance Abuse Task Force and Recovery Court
Community Bridges is serving over 1,100 people, and a new 16-bed residential treatment facility is finally moving toward furnishing and hiring after contractor delays — but there's still no opening date.
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.
General Manager's Performance Review
The board went into closed-door executive session to review General Manager Bryan Hill's job performance, as permitted under state open-meeting law.
Shop With A Hero volunteer assistance
The Page Police Department asked the commission to help with its Shop With A Hero event on December 5 — wrapping presents and supervising kids at the library while they play games. Commissioners responded enthusiastically; no formal vote was needed.
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.
National Night Out community engagement
The Page Police Department invited the commission to host a booth at National Night Out on October 6 at John C. Page Memorial Park, featuring impaired-driving awareness games like cornhole with drunk goggles. Commissioners saw it as good community service, though it falls during homecoming week.
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.
ARFF Truck Bumper Turret Conversion
The airport's crash-fire truck is getting a $112,000 bumper turret upgrade so it can fight fires while driving. This boosts emergency response at the Page airport.
Axon Contract and License Plate Readers
PD plans to seek a real-time crime center in the budget; council asked for a public education presentation on license plate readers before expanding their use.
Airport ARFF Facility Design Contract
Page is building a new airport rescue and firefighting facility, continuing the C&S Engineers design under a fresh agreement. The million-dollar price tag is mostly federal money; the city's share is about $26,000.
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.
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.
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.
Big Water Fire Mutual Aid Agreement
Page and Big Water can now formally help each other fight fires. An EMS/ambulance version is still being drafted.