Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Page public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with low priority
Clean external audit
The city got a clean audit: $225 million in net assets, up $18.2 million, no material weaknesses, and clean federal single-audit results. Electric, water, and sewer funds mostly ran healthy margins.
Lobbyist contract questioned
Councilor Roundtree questioned the value of the $55,000-a-year state lobbyist given a lack of reports; staff noted the $120,000 budget line may be a legacy carryover. Council leaned toward keeping it at $55,000 with tighter reporting.
City board training with City Clerk
The city attorney walked the board through Arizona's open meeting law and conflict-of-interest rules — no discussing agenda items among four or more members outside a noticed meeting, and recusal required when a member or family member has a financial stake in a vote.