infrastructure

Asked about community sign-up rates and water savings resulting from the 'Eye on Water' tool, and later raised discrepancies in SR89 roadway requirements.

Stated that bike lanes in Prescott are dangerously narrow and urged the council to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety over car traffic. Also requested that meeting times be expanded to allow working residents to attend.

Asked about holding meetings at accessible times, moving the farmers market, building the Sundog connector, and adopting a low-growth mindset.

Expressed concern that the SR-89 widening project caters to speeding commuters and urged the city to collect more traffic data and enforce speed limits.

Supported widening SR-89, arguing that traffic growth is inevitable and rebuilding the road twice will cost taxpayers more in the long run.

Highlighted historical road projects in Prescott and urged the council to prioritize long-term public safety by approving the SR-89 widening.

Raised concerns about good governance, ADEQ consent order compliance deadlines for utilities, and last-minute presentation of new SR-89 options.

Argued that public safety is the primary duty of government and supported widening SR-89 as part of regional transportation planning.

Former public works director who urged the council to follow professional planning recommendations and approve widening SR-89.

Expressed concern about prolonged construction disruption in the Granite Dells and recommended a conservative approach.

Critical of SIMPO data and cost estimates, arguing that SR-89 widening is unnecessary and primarily a utility project.

Expressed concern for elderly residents at Granite Gate Senior Living regarding nighttime construction noise echoing in the canyon.

Urged the council to prioritize long-term community benefit over short-term politics and approve widening SR-89 now.

Questioned traffic growth projections given northern commercial development and supported waiting for Councilman Garing's return.

Cited SIMPO and crash data showing SR-89 through the Dells does not have an unusually high crash rate compared to other regional corridors.

Supported Alternative 3B, emphasizing that the project is critical for safety, transportation, and sewer infrastructure.

Resident of Granite Gardens supporting Alternative 2C to protect the scenic Dells with minimal disruption.

Urged the council to achieve a decisive 5-vote majority on a Kimley-Horn plan to avoid community division.

Questioned traffic study quality and the disposal plan for rock spoils, supporting a conservative approach.

Opposed widening SR-89, citing survey results showing public opposition and questioning cost estimates.

Stated she has driven through the Narrows for 10 years without safety issues and supports Alternative 2C.

Argued that widening the road during sewer construction is a logical 'no-brainer' to avoid future tearing up of the roadway.

Supported widening SR-89 now to avoid future higher costs and traffic disruptions.

Local contractor with long history in Prescott who argued that keeping the road open during utility work is impossible and widening now prevents double construction.

Civil engineer who supported Alternative 3B, stating that delaying widening will result in significantly higher future costs.

Former city planner who noted a historical lack of north-south connector planning and supported pragmatic infrastructure decisions.