SEDONA, Ariz. — It takes a special kind of person to run for public office. Running for office requires leadership, fortitude, strength, fearlessness, discipline and a willingness to risk everything for your constituents.

For Yavapai County District 3 Board of Supervisors candidate Nikki Check, she got the call to run for the board after recognizing the need for fiscal representation at the county level.

“I saw that we were losing fiscal representation at the county level and wanted to do something about it,” she said. “I was Mayor Jerome when Chip Davis was county supervisor for District 3, and he really showed up for us and secured funding for important community projects throughout the district. He did.

“A good example of that was the parking lot sidewalk project in Jerome and paving some roads in Oak Creek Village. It was an honor to throw my hat into the race to bring representation to the.

Check considers himself someone who enjoys the challenge of analyzing problems and proposing solutions.

“I love developing effective policies to solve problems,” she said. “This process starts with understanding the problem the community wants to solve, deploying broad support and outreach to receive feedback, considering all the details, and moving forward to achieve it.” I will.”

“Securing our water future, planning for growth, addressing housing issues, and investing in infrastructure are all major challenges facing the entire Verde Valley,” she said. “I will help develop regional water policies and conservation plans, both of which protect the Verde River and local agriculture.

“In particular, we will focus on preserving flow in the more vulnerable sections of the upper and middle reaches of the river. and advocate for prudent water use that promotes responsible water use and supports long-term economic growth.

“Returning our fair share of taxes is also a big challenge.Yavapai County’s 3rd District generates more taxes through property taxes than other districts, yet we still don’t get our fair share of investments. Services across the county provide genuine value, but communities in District 3 lack the leadership needed to identify and fund priorities. I plan to participate every day.”

Country life means a world to check, and she promises to do everything she can to protect it.

“As a Yavapai County native, farmer, and avid hiker, I greatly value the rural lifestyle that we are fortunate to enjoy in the Verde Valley,” she said. “One of the ways I plan to preserve this lifestyle is to develop a Preservation and Open Space Plan for Yavapai County. Hopefully, as we plan for continued growth, will ensure that our iconic views, access to nature and breathing room between municipalities remain intact.”

Check also recognizes the special challenges associated with Sedona.

“Sedona is affected by the same list of challenges that I described for the greater Verde Valley region, but there are some challenges that are even more widespread in mainland Sedona,” she said. “These specific challenges include an economy overly dependent on tourism, the need to address complex transportation issues, and highly unequal returns on property taxes. We need a supervisor who will act as a partner in tackling the big aspects of the plan and an advocate for investing tax dollars in local infrastructure and services.”

She believes the Sedona Airport should remain under the control of the Sedona Airport Authority.

“I support Sedona Airport remaining under Yavapai County ownership and Sedona Airport Authority control,” she said. “The level of regulation involved in managing an airport is not an easy task to comply with. In my opinion, the current organization operates with a high degree of professionalism and responsibility, and in the near future its structure I see no compelling reason to change it.”

Mr. Check believes that as a Democrat, it is in the best interest of the 3rd District.

“As a conservative Democrat, I have a commitment to fiscal responsibility, due process, and protection of the Constitution and personal and property rights, as well as support to address the most pressing issues such as water security, transportation planning, and transportation planning. “We have a drive to make progressive policies: housing, open space and economic development,” she said. “Overall, I don’t think being a Democrat or a Republican brings much to the table in and of itself. I’m happy to run for a seat where I can address representation and policy-making without too much partisanship.” I think so.”

“As for the question of how much influence supervisors have politically, they can be effective enough to benefit voters.

“On a five-member board, district supervisors only have one vote,” she says. “But as advocates working to bring about positive change on the most pressing community issues at the local, state, and federal level, good supervisors can use their political appeal to do an order of magnitude better for voters.” You can do that.”

She praised her for running for office, noting that the differences between her and her opponent were less important than both candidates’ desire to serve the county.

“I admire anyone who is willing to step into the ring for public service, and that includes my opponents,” she said. “I believe there are certainly differences between us, and that is probably evident in our responses. Furthermore, it is my opinion that my opponent is more beholden to party politics as a whole. I think that’s reflected in her leadership as Mingus Union School Board President and the way she’s pitched herself in this campaign. I believe in making a contribution and that is my goal.”

Cech believes she is qualified to be a supervisor and that voters will support her.

“People should vote for the person they believe will best represent their interests at the county level,” she says. “If it is important to people to ensure a fair share of taxes, ensure water security, keep the Verde River flowing, protect open space, improve roads, and plan for affordable housing; I encourage you to vote for me.

“My platform is to provide responsible leadership for Sedona and the Verde Valley. My promise to the residents of District 3 is that, if elected, I will continue to deliver on our priorities through both the budget and budget. It means showing up often, listening deeply, and doing everything in our power to be as thoughtful as possible to advance our communities to the best of our ability.”

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Tommy Acosta