Board of Supervisors Meeting - 08/17/2026

The Mohave County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 17, 2026, addressing various procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $4.19 million contract (Contract No. 2027-004) awarded to Low Mountain Construction Inc. for the Mojave County Morgue Remodel project, with a revised total project budget of $5 million. The board also approved accepting cash donations totaling $21,700 to support the Arizona at Work sponsorship work-based learning program and accepted other monetary donations for library and senior center programs. Additionally, the board authorized a $30,000 intergovernmental agreement with the City of Kingman to operate a yellow bus route, emphasizing its economic development importance. The board discussed but tabled a lease agreement with the hospital authority for office space. They also reviewed a proposal to establish a new Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to support economic development financing, though no final action was taken. Policy discussions included library circulation policies focusing on parental controls and content categorization, with a motion to continue the item for further advisory board review. The board considered the possibility of Mojave County becoming a HUD urban county entitlement community for Community Development Block Grant funding but noted the need for city participation and potential staffing impacts. The meeting also included updates on emergency management staffing and funding. Public comments raised concerns about local issues such as surveillance technology, school district transparency, and community cleanup efforts.