Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Prescott Valley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
State Legislative Priorities for Prescott Valley
The council gets a chance to tell Arizona legislators and the town's lobbying firm what matters most to Prescott Valley before the next legislative session. Topics could include anything from state funding to bills affecting local control. Nothing gets decided here — it's groundwork for the town's advocacy.
Community Survey Review
A statistically valid survey with a 2.5% margin of error goes out in the coming weeks, asking residents to prioritize 50 town services and amenities and weigh in on town center planning — results will steer the next strategic plan.
Glassford Hill Road arch lighting expenditure
Residents objected to $146,000 in the new budget for lighting on the Glassford Hill Road arch, which was built with COVID relief funds by a company that has since gone out of business. Councilmember Greer asked about filing an insurance claim; the town attorney said the contract was settled before the closure, making recovery unlikely.
Campaign finance transparency concerns
Two PAC chairs accused Commissioner Colosimo of false and defamatory statements on Nextdoor claiming their groups are funded by outside money. They asked him to stop, saying their groups are local, volunteer-driven, and comply with state filing rules.
CDBG program second year
The town's second CDBG annual action plan targets infrastructure improvements that help low- and moderate-income residents, and funds can be combined across years for bigger projects.
FY2024-25 external audit results and WIFA grant at risk
The town earned the highest possible audit opinion, but auditors flagged four items to fix — and a WIFA water infrastructure grant is at risk because benchmarks weren't met. Management is developing a corrective action plan.