Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Show Low public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
22 issues with low priority
Mountain bike trail easement with U.S. Forest Service
The city is working with the Forest Service on a bike-loop easement; once secured, grants will fund design and environmental study for a mountain bike trail.
Role and future of IDA financing
The IDA lets large projects borrow at lower interest rates through a federal program, but the benefit only really shows up on big projects like the past Summit Healthcare expansions. The City wants to keep the Authority alive even though nothing is pending.
Municipal Property Corporation has no pending projects
The city's land-dealing corporation is idle right now — no property purchases or sales in the pipeline. It's been used before for the Forest Service land exchange and acquiring land behind the library.
Muder reappointment to go before City Council
Ed Muder's board term expires January 2027 and he wants to stay on. The City Council will have to approve his reappointment.
Unused helicopter pads
The new helicopter pads sit empty because pilots won't drag their buckets over the sharp surrounding rocks, and wheeled helicopters can't roll on without more apron. Fixes are in the works.
Show Low Car Show and Rodeo Season Events
Doug Roberts invited everyone to the Cruising the Rim car show June 5–6 — a cruise to a free Hatch Toyota burger burn and a 200-plus-car show at Frontier Fields expected to draw 4,000–5,000 visitors, with no conflict with the Show Low Rodeo.
Liquor License Delegation Resolution
The council recommended approval of a Series 6 bar liquor license for Misfits Bar at 480 West Deuce of Clubs; the state liquor board makes the final decision.
Show Low Meadow path completion
Phase 3 of the multi-use path at the city's prized meadow is done, under budget at $83,175, strengthening what leaders call a crown jewel gathering place.
Airport hangar ground lease changes at 3652 Corporate Way
New buyers of a hangar at 3671 Corporate Way get a noncommercial ground lease, replacing Aceland LLC's lease — a routine airport property transfer.
Member retiring from DROP program
Longtime member Rodney Hall exited the DROP program and retired effective June 25, 2026 — information only, no action needed.
Reidhead house rehabilitation challenges
The historic Reidhead house's rear addition is separating from the main structure, and fixing it with piers will use most of this year's rehab budget. Full completion is years away due to the cost of needed repairs.
Show Low Police Department Promotion
Hometown officer Garrison Fawcett was promoted to sergeant, recognized for nine years with the county sheriff's office, SWAT service, and major drug trafficking investigations.
Fools Hollow Lift Station SCADA Integration
The city is spending up to $50,388 to hook the Fools Hollow sewer lift station into the wastewater plant's remote monitoring system, so staff can control it by computer instead of manually.
Land exchange for Timothy McKay Memorial Park
The city swapped parcels with ANNSH LLC — giving 6,716 square feet and receiving about 4,262 square feet of roughly equal value — so the park's boundaries work better for everyone.
Arizona Game and Fish Heritage Grant
The city was set to accept Heritage Grant funds from Arizona Game and Fish with related budget transfers — grant money supporting local projects at no extra cost to taxpayers.
Police Department Phone System Upgrade
The police department was in line for a new FortiVoice phone system from CNP Technologies, with related budget transfers.
Public safety awards and recognition
Dispatchers got their own week — Chief Westover's team handles 2,000–3,000 calls and about 300 911 calls weekly, and they do both police and fire dispatching in one center.
Sparklight internet bandwidth upgrade
The city is doubling its City Hall internet circuit to 20 gigabits to support police needs and the county fiber backbone — paid for by closing older accounts, so it's budget neutral.
Utility easement to Arizona Public Service at 3150 Airport Loop
The council was scheduled to grant APS a utility easement at the airport, a routine step that supports utility service there.
Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment
Gentry Hatch's move to the council left a seat open on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council unanimously picked Lynsi MacGregor from the same six candidates who'd applied for the council vacancy.
Elimination of Residential Alarm Permits
Homeowners won't need a city alarm permit anymore — apps like Ring and Nest made the old system obsolete and it ate up staff hours. Commercial alarm requirements stay in place.
Clean Audit and Rising Sales Tax Revenue
Show Low's fiscal 2025 audit came back spotless — no material weaknesses — and sales tax revenue rose about 6 percent, with growth spread across retail, restaurants and construction. The city's finances, including its water funds and self-funded health insurance plan, are trending healthy.