Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Page public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
15 issues with low priority
New Shade Structures at John C. Page Memorial Park
The board discussed installing shade structures at the city's main memorial park — a quality-of-life upgrade for anyone using playgrounds or bleachers in the desert sun. No decision was made yet.
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.
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.
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.
Effective Governance Training for current and incoming council
The council spent a full day learning governance best practices ahead of the seating of new members. The friction point: whether councilmembers-elect should participate before officially taking office, which exposed early tension about how the new council will work together.
Library Family Resource Center Grant
The Page library landed three $5,000 grants — for Wi-Fi hotspot lending, staff development, and AI training for staff and the public.
2026 Meeting Date Changes
The board's regular meetings move to the first Thursday of each month, and September's meeting was skipped. If you want to weigh in on library services, your next chance is October 1.
Third-grade reading initiative ('Reading is Key')
A community-wide effort involving the school district, library, college, and reservation chapters aims to get kids reading 20 minutes a day and lift third-grade reading skills.
Lov's Construction Damaged Water Main
Contractor building the new Lov's truck stop dug too close to a city water main, bending it and causing a leak. The utility plans to repair with dresser couplings and bill the contractor.
PUE Receives ADEQ Environmental Stewardship Award
The wastewater treatment team received a bronze VESP award from ADEQ for three years of clean operation — a recognition the board felt deserved a press release.
2027 Air Race Classic stop
Page made the selection list to host a stop of the all-women's Air Race Classic in June 2027 — a free public aviation spectacle for the community.
April Library Statistics and Performance Trends
Visits, circulation, reference questions and program attendance all dipped compared to April 2025, partly due to new staff still learning data tracking. A purge of inactive patron records will cut registered-user numbers further next month.
Restore Twice-Yearly Bulk Waste Collection
The trash contract already allows two community-wide bulk pickups a year tied to cleanup days — it just hasn't been happening. Council wants staff to make it real.
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.
Dark sky designation study
A $10K study will look at whether Page can pursue formal dark sky designation — and whether existing lighting ordinances have teeth. Members recalled past controversy and complaints about the city's own lighting.