Coconino Board of Supervisors Meeting - May 19, 2026

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included a variety of agenda items and public comments. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of funding agreements, such as a $1,500 sponsorship from District 1's community initiative funds for the Picking in the Pines Music Festival. The board also considered the inclusion of Northern Arizona University in the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization to align regional transportation planning. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the recommendation of two eligible census tracts within Coconino County for designation as Opportunity Zones, a federal tax incentive program aimed at spurring private investment in economically distressed areas. The board discussed the criteria for selecting these tracts, the involvement of local municipalities, and concerns about the program's applicability to rural communities. Additionally, the board approved a zoning change and preliminary plat for an 80-lot residential development in Belmont, addressing public concerns about traffic and infrastructure. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of public input and commitments to continue addressing community needs and infrastructure improvements.