Goode’s news for June 19, 2023:

• study group
• voting meeting
• Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial
• bear attack

study group

We had a lively discussion at last week’s study session, listening to a presentation from the Mayors’ Charter Review Committee on the November 7, 2023 General Election Ballot Amendment.

Several charter amendments have been proposed. Congress plans to discuss the bill again at its June 27 voting meeting. We will decide which amendments will appear on the general election ballot and possibly tweak the wording of the ballot.

We strongly encourage you to read and carefully consider these proposed amendments. I have provided a link below.
Dule Fire Chief also spoke about the Fire Adaptive Communities (FAC) framework to raise awareness of the need for a more holistic approach to living and thriving at the intersection of wilderness and city.

For efforts such as building community partnerships, expanding the scope of educational activities, conducting fire adaptation area pathway assessments, developing 3- to 5-year wildfire mitigation plans, and implementing key policies and key policies, Drew said: I have explained why it is important to hire a wildlife risk management supervisor. Regulatory review and development. In addition, the position will continue to seek funding for the city’s forest workers’ projects through grants at the state and federal levels. If you live in a mountainous, forested community, it is important that individuals remain vigilant regarding community safety and fire safety in their homes.

study video.

study session notes

voting meeting

During the ballot meeting, the city council adopted a provisional budget for fiscal year 2024 and resolved to accept three grants from the Arizona Department of Transportation to support airport-related projects.

voting meeting notes

Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial

On June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill fire. The city of Prescott, the Prescott Fire Department, state agencies and organizations will remember Granite His Mountain His Hot Shot through commemorative events and activities marking his 10th anniversary from the tragedy.

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11:30 am, the Prescott Chamber of Commerce at 117 West Goodwin will host the Hot Shots Tribute Mural “Reveal.” “The Reveal” artist Katya von Krall unveils a tribute mural to Hot Shot that will be installed on the side of the Chamber of Commerce building on Montezuma Street.

The Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew LEARNING AND TRIBUTE CENTER 5th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11:30 am. Comments from Prescott Fire Chief Holger Duret and Mayor Phil Goode, as well as performances by the Central Arizona Wind Drum Corps, will be featured. Surviving star Brendan McDonough will be on hand to sign the book. The center is located at 3250 Gateway Blvd, Prescott Gateway Mall.

Finally, on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 3:00 PM – A very meaningful public memorial service will be held on the south side of Courthouse Plaza. Attendees from all over the state, including the state governor. Former high-profile Brendan McDonough will offer a high-profile prayer, while Ryder Ashcraft, son of one of the late high-profiles, Andrew Ashcraft, will deliver a short greeting. The ceremony ends with the ringing of court bells and the flight of military aircraft from Luke Air Force Base. After the ceremony, the Yavapai County Courthouse bells will ring 19 times at 4:42 p.m. to commemorate the fallen heroes. A memorial service will be held on Goodwin Street between Montezuma and Cortez.

Find out more information about upcoming Granite Mountain Hotshots commemorative events.

Bear attack near Groom Creek

A bear attack was reported near Groom Creek last Friday. The victim was taken to a hospital in the Valley, but unfortunately did not survive. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, “the bear has already been killed and poses no further threat to the community.”

The sheriff’s office then added, “Don’t shoot bears unless there is an imminent threat.” It’s against the law to shoot a bear unless you endanger your safety or the safety of others. “
This is a good time to remind locals to: City of Prescott Ordinance 5-3-16B“Feeding or attracting wildlife is prohibited. Any person willfully, knowingly or recklessly feeding or attracting wildlife is illegal.”

Do not leave food for wildlife including but not limited to bears, javelinas, deer, coyotes, pumas, etc. Any bait can attract predators.

I’m Mayor Phil Goode. This is a weekly update. Thank you for watching. See you next week.

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