Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Prescott Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment with high priority
Wildland-Urban Interface code and Community Wildfire Protection Plan
APS is hardening the grid and may shut off power at specific locations during extreme fire weather to prevent wildfires. Re-energization is staged to avoid power surges.
Wildlife connectivity planning
The draft implementation plan lays out three pathways — zoning updates, land conservation, and wildlife crossings — to protect habitat as the town grows. A possible voter-supported conservation tax could fund it, and officials stress it's a years-long effort dependent on money.