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Cindy Barks
Reporter

928-445-3333 Extension: 2034

cbarks@prescottaz.com

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Although much of Prescott’s Historic Preservation Master Plan that was adopted in 1998 continues to be effective and relevant 25 years later, there are a number of new categories that are being considered for addition.

By Cindy Barks August 31, 2023
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Interest was running high in Prescott’s future handling of issues such as traffic, land use and workforce housing this week, when the City of Prescott conducted the first public open-house meeting for the ongoing update of the General Plan.

By Cindy Barks August 31, 2023
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With the 2024 election season set to get underway next spring, a pending renovation project in the departments of the Yavapai County Recorder and Elections aims to make the ballot counting more transparent, secure and efficient.

By Cindy Barks August 29, 2023
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For everything from tips for saving water inside and outside the home to rebates for water-saving appliances and devices, a City of Prescott website now offers one-stop service.

By Cindy Barks August 29, 2023
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While Yavapai County’s initiative to bring high-speed internet to unserved and underserved areas is making progress in some parts of the county, the effort has been dealing with a setback and a new round of bids in other areas.

By Cindy Barks August 28, 2023
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An opportunity to offer guidance on the City of Prescott’s future before work begins on the writing of the next Prescott General Plan will be available to local residents this week.

By Cindy Barks August 28, 2023
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Debris crushing near Peavine Trail generates concerns about dust, noise
City officials say multiple projects are in the works to help alleviate conflict

The proximity of Prescott’s most popular recreation area to the city’s Solid Waste Transfer Station raised concerns this week, as the Prescott City Council considered a contract for a crushing operation of waste concrete and asphalt near the site.

By Cindy Barks August 26, 2023
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With the results of the City of Prescott’s Aug. 1 primary now officially final, two new Prescott City Council members are set to be sworn into office in November, along with three incumbents.

By Cindy Barks August 24, 2023
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Restrictions on panhandling are expected to be tightened up under a revised ordinance that the Prescott City Council appeared to support this week.

By Cindy Barks August 23, 2023
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Revised Prescott ordinance would restrict time, manner, location of camping in public
City attorney: Current city ordinance ‘rendered unenforceable’

With Prescott’s 25-year-old ordinance on camping in public currently outdated and unenforceable, the city has embarked on a process to make the ordinance constitutional while also tightening up things like time, manner, and placement of public camping.

By Cindy Barks August 22, 2023

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