Council authorized submission of a Federal Transit Administration grant to replace a bus and approved engineering and architectural plans for a new transit hub at 1315 Alanis Way.

Northern Arizona Healthcare told Coconino County supervisors it is beginning community listening sessions about possible relocation of Flagstaff Medical Center and early planning for future use of the current FMC campus; dates announced for Oct. 29 and Oct. 30.

The Economic Development Advisory Board reviewed progress on a Village Center circulation and parking draft from Kimley‑Horn, heard that the town hired Evolve Ventures for a market‑positioning study, discussed the town‑hall redevelopment schedule and facade program updates, and received a status report on commercial code‑enforcement efforts.

At its Oct. 14 meeting the Glendale City Council approved a consent-item amendment to a purchase-and-sale agreement, multiple intergovernmental agreements and grants, an emergency-management ordinance and appointed Patrick Banger as city manager effective Jan. 12, 2026.

Summary of formal actions and outcomes recorded during the Kingman City Council meeting on Oct. 21, 2025, including consent approvals, land‑use final plat, pool projects, billboard management and opioid settlement grant awards.

Town staff told council and residents an independent audit of AMI meters and the radio system will be hired; the town will expand customer support, extend a billing grace period and correct any errors identified after widespread complaints about higher bills following recent meter replacements and a billing portal rollout.

Public works reported sharply higher leak calls tied primarily to 3/4–1‑inch polyethylene service pipe failures; staff outlined a $10 million estimate to replace lines in two pavement districts and said current staffing and budget only cover a fraction of needed replacements.

A High Ground Public Affairs poll for Kingman found majority support for more youth and community recreation space but low willingness to pay for it via a property-tax‑funded general obligation bond.

City staff and Selberg Associates presented finalized designs for a transit terminal and maintenance facility near the Motor Vehicle Department, highlighting sawtooth bus bays, a maintenance shop and future expansion capacity; council was told the project remains contingent on federal grant funding and will return for approvals.

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to accept an ad hoc task force report that proposes 40 process and technical changes to Maricopa County Environmental Services Department permitting, including clearer guidance, a Permit Center help desk, and reduced duplicative reviews with state and municipal agencies.

The Board approved several 2026 legislative proposals — including air quality offsets for non-stationary sources, flood-control groundwater recharge credits, and a bill to allow forensic pathologist supervision — while a proposed exemption for single-user bathtub-style cold-plunge devices prompted debate and a 4–1 vote on the environmental services

County staff and supervisors mapped recommended CSA positions and talking points ahead of next week’s County Supervisors Association summit, focusing on transportation funding, homeowners’ insurance affordability, short‑term rental regulation, wildfire funding and other statewide priorities.

County staff presented the Pima Climate Action Now (Pima CAN) plan to reduce county operations emissions and expand adaptation work; after discussion supervisors voted to continue consideration to Dec. 2 and requested cost estimates, timelines and measurable annual reporting.

Coconino County and the town of Tusayan reported progress on a drainage master plan that combines upstream flood‑retarding basins with in‑town storm drain and channel improvements; staff said they will apply for a Federal Lands Access Program grant and pursue a local floodplain designation to reflect updated flood modeling.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4‑1 to reaffirm the county's opposition to the proposed Copper World mining complex, citing potential groundwater depletion, air pollution and harms to protected habitat. Supervisor Andres Cano authored the resolution and the board directed staff to continue advocacy at state and federal levels.

Refugee resettlement agencies and community members told the Board of Supervisors that provisions of HR1 will end SNAP eligibility for recently resettled refugees on Nov. 1 and could affect about 1,700 Pima County residents; the board urged county tracking and support for affected families.

Hundreds of speakers at the Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting urged the board not to close a land sale tied to Beal/Amazon's Project Blue data center, citing water use, energy demand, public-health and climate concerns. Supervisor Andres Cano asked the county administrator to invite the CEO of Tucson Electric Power to brief the board on the

Coconino County’s lobbyist updated supervisors on two pieces of pending federal legislation: the Fix Our Forests Act to speed forest health and fuels projects and a FEMA reform bill to modernize disaster recovery funding and procedures; both measures advanced in committee.

The council adopted a resolution and ordinance rezoning multiple parcels used by the former West Yavapai Guidance Clinic (now Polara Health) to Business Regional zoning; Polara leaders told council they plan to sell the property and reinvest proceeds into upgraded mental health facilities across the county.

The council adopted an ordinance to acquire about 7.483 acres from Yavapai County for a future police substation and evidence facility and authorized design services with Arrington Watkins Architects for roughly $1.96 million; staff said the site is adjacent to the county criminal justice center and will be sized for long-term needs.

At a public hearing Oct. 14, dozens of residents urged the council to delay decisions on SR 89 widening and linked wastewater centralization projects until the city releases the 15% design report, performs independent cost and origin-destination traffic analysis, and clarifies how sewer upgrades tie to voter-approval thresholds.

Council approved market adjustments and structural changes to police and fire pay plans effective Jan. 5, 2026; staff said changes aim to improve recruitment and retention, and the council approved creation of two new lieutenant positions for patrol coverage.

Public works staff told council about radar speed-sign policy development, recent signal-timing projects, awarded Safe Streets grants and pedestrian/bike studies as part of the strategic-plan infrastructure priorities.

Prescotts economic-initiatives staff briefed council on sector-focused recruitment, an emerging innovation center, advanced-air mobility testing interest and a reported uptick in visitor spending for fiscal year 2025.

Council approved a five‑year strategic plan that sets targets for exits to permanent housing, connections to treatment and expanded partnerships; staff will implement the plan through Neighborhood and Family Services and SONAR outreach operations.