Posted on: November 29, 2023
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) met in special session today to continue the process of filling the upcoming vacancy in District 3.
During the public meeting the Board conducted thorough interviews with the five remaining candidates who have applied to fill the vacancy through 2024. Two candidates who did qualify to fill the vacancy removed themselves from consideration prior to today...
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Posted on: November 29, 2023
Coconino County is ready for the first snowstorm of the 2023-2024 winter season, which is forecast to hit Northern Arizona late today and continue into Saturday.
Public Works crews are geared up to keep County roads open and passable during the storm and the Facilities Management Department is preparing County buildings for cold and icy conditions.
The National Weather Service in Bellemont has issued a&am...
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Posted on: November 22, 2023
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) met on November 21, 2023, to review and approve the canvass of the 2023 Consolidated Election in Coconino County.
This year, Coconino County Elections and the County Recorder’s Office administered a ballot-by-mail election for seven jurisdictions in the County.
In preparation for Board approval, Coconino County Recorder Patty Hansen, Superintendent...
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Posted on: November 17, 2023
Coconino County Emergency Management recently assisted the State of Hawaii in response to the August wildfires on the island of Maui.
As a result of the devastating wildfires that impacted Lahaina and Upper Kula on Maui, officials in Hawaii have been coordinating response and recovery efforts with local and federal partners. Through this coordination, Hawaii activated the Emergency Mana...
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Posted on: October 25, 2023
Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance 2022-06 goes into effect next Wednesday, Nov. 1.
The ordinance, which will remain in effect through Monday, April 1, 2024, prohibits vehicles, trailers, and storage containers from being parked in County-maintained rights-of-way at all times during snow season.
Between Nov. 1 – April ...
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Posted on: October 25, 2023
At a Special Session of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) on Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Board discussed several proposed procedures for accepting and reviewing applications to fill the upcoming vacancy in District 3.
The seat will become vacant on Jan. 1, 2024 after the retirement of Supervisor Matt Ryan at the end of this year. Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) provide limited qualifications for applicants. In this case, the applicant must reside full-time at a physical...
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Posted on: October 20, 2023
At their regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) will conduct their first discussion regarding a procedure for filling the upcoming vacancy in District 3.
The seat will be vacated by the retiring Supervisor Matt Ryan on Dec. 31 of this year. Per A.R.S. 16-230, the Board shall appoint someone to fill the vacancy through the remainder of Ryan’s term which ends Dec. 31, 2024.
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Posted on: October 11, 2023
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) approved and adopted an amendment to the 2023 property tax rate schedule for the Page Hospital District.
It had been determined that an error was made by the District in calculating their tax rate on the 2023 tax notices. The correction of this error has resulted in a reduction in taxes due.
Property owners located in the District will be receiving ...
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Posted on: October 9, 2023
Coconino County Supervisor Matt Ryan, who has represented District 3 for 27 years, has submitted a formal letter to his colleagues on the Board of Supervisors (Board) indicating his intention to retire from the Board effective Dec. 31, 2023.
District 3 includes the Town of Williams, portions of Flagstaff and Sedona along with Kachina Village, Mountainaire, Munds Park and other unincorporated communities in southwestern Coconino County.
“I have had the great pleasure to work...
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Posted on: October 4, 2023
The Schultz Creek Watershed Restoration Project, a $5.4 million joint effort of the Coconino County Flood Control District and the Coconino National Forest, will enter its second and final phase of construction.
The Schultz Creek Watershed Restoration Project, a $5.4 million joint effort of the Coconino County Flood Control District and the Coconino National Forest, will enter its second and final phase of construction as contractors begin channel stabilization i...
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Posted on: September 28, 2023
The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission released their report to Congress this week, urging “swift action to advance the holistic solutions needed to reduce the risk of wildfire to the nation.”
The Commission, which included Coconino County Deputy Manager and Flood Control District Administrator Lucinda Andreani and a bipartisan group of 52 other leaders from governmental, tribal, scientific, private industry and nonprofit backgrounds, spent the...
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Posted on: September 28, 2023
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce one of their members, Supervisor Patrice Horstman representing District 1, has been appointed by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to serve on the Arizona Resource Advisory Council.
The Council is a 15-member statewide advisory council, which provides advice and recommendations to the Bureau of Land Management on resource and land management issues for approximately 12.1 million acres of federal surface and 36 million acres of subsur...
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Posted on: September 14, 2023
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is asking for the public’s input into proposed amendments to the County’s Outdoor Lighting Standards Zoning Ordinance, commonly known as the Dark Sky Ordinance.
These amendments were recommended by the County’s Community Development staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission after recent studies suggested the Ordinance be brought up to date with current lighting technology, and to mirror standards alr...
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Posted on: September 6, 2023
Coconino County Recorder, Patty Hansen, has been recognized as a 2023 Leader of the Year in Government by the Arizona Capitol Times. This award recognizes her recent achievements in her position as County Recorder.
Hansen has served as the Coconino County Recorder since 2013. She has over 36 years of experience working in election administration. She is a tireless advocate for striking down barriers for voting and expanding the voting franchise to all eligible citiz...
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