Mayor Update April 27, 2026

The City of Prescott's Mayor Update on April 27, 2026, provided several key municipal updates including a road project by ADOT to remill Highway 69 ahead of the 4th of July holiday. The city council recently held a special session addressing wildfire safety by proposing to expand the wildland urban interface district to cover 100% of the city and updating land development codes to protect hillsides and ridgelines from mass grading. The upcoming city council meeting on April 28th will include contract amendments related to wastewater infrastructure, equipment purchases for public safety and public works, and a utility easement ordinance for underground power lines at a new hotel construction site. Additionally, a water service agreement for a redevelopment project on North Cortez Street will be considered. The update also highlighted the recognition of Professional Municipal Clerks Week, emphasizing the clerk's office role in managing contracts, ordinances, public records requests, and licensing, which supports transparency and public engagement in local government.