U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the short-term/the continuing resolution: “I voted for this continuing resolution H.R. 1463 so we can continue to fund our brave men and women fighting overseas to defend our freedom. However, I am very disappointed in the lack of leadership from the Senate and the Administration and their unwillingness to make serious spending cuts. I look forward to continuing the fight against this … [Read more...] about Government Shutdown Averted
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School Funding Discussion
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty is presenting a community discussion on the state’s fiscal crisis and its impact on local schools. The meeting this Thursday at 6:30 will be held at the Coconino Center for the Arts, at 2300 N. Ft. Valley Road. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will feature Dr. Chuck Essigs of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials, Janice Palmer of the Arizona School Board Association and Dr. Debra Duvall of the … [Read more...] about School Funding Discussion
Opportunities In Public Private Partnerships
Public-private partnership (PPP) describes a government service or private business venture that is funded and operated through a partnership of government and one or more private sector companies. A PPP is a contract between a public entity and a private party in which the private party provides a public service or project and assumes a substantial financial and operational risk in the project. This agreement between the government and the private sector is usually associated with the … [Read more...] about Opportunities In Public Private Partnerships
County Sends Budget Concerns Letter to State
Senators and Representatives: As the elected leadership of Coconino County, we are writing to express our concerns with a budget being proposed in the Senate that would shift $150 million in state obligations to counties. We are extremely concerned that while this budget is being touted as fiscally conservative, it is not. The budget will only shift the burden onto local governments and to local taxpayers. In many of our most rural areas in the state, counties are the main provider of … [Read more...] about County Sends Budget Concerns Letter to State
School Funding Discussion
Mar. 31 Coconino Center for the Arts 6:30-8:00 p.m. Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty is presenting a community discussion on the state’s fiscal crisis and its impact on local schools. The meeting will feature Dr. Chuck Essigs of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials, Janice Palmer of the Arizona School Board Association and Dr. Debra Duvall of the Arizona School Administrators. Dr. Essigs is recognized as one of Arizona’s premiere authorities on school … [Read more...] about School Funding Discussion
Sign of Changing Economy?
The city of Flagstaff just wrapped up two days of a budget retreat. Staff still faces tough decisions about budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year. However, one positive sign of long term recovery may be reflected in the latest report of taxable sales. City of Flagstaff taxable business activity for the month of November 2010 shows an increase of 6.9% over November of 2009. Construction is up 17.7%. Auto sales are up 42.8. BBB is slightly down by 0.2%. General Merchandise … [Read more...] about Sign of Changing Economy?
Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
(Governor Jan Brewer's speech in Flagstaff today, addressing the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. These remarks were made at the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University.) Good afternoon. Today I found out, I received a call on my cell phone from someone who said, 'Congratulations. You now have served two years as the governor of Arizona.' So I have an anniversary today. Anyway, I want to share with you today, some other really important milestones … [Read more...] about Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
Social Media Training
Dec. 8 Social Media Makeover 9:00 to noon. Taking advantage of online social media can help you maximize the reach and impact of your marketing messages and promotional outreach without straining your budget and wasting your team's valuable time. We'll show you how to put Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube to work. How to best appeal to the different audiences of each social media site How to create an online identity consistent with your brand How to manage all … [Read more...] about Social Media Training
Foreclosure Intervention Options for Troubled Borrowers
When President Barack Obama announced help for struggling homeowners in April 2009, millions of homeowners facing foreclosure or payment resets breathed a collective sigh of relief. What most of them didn’t expect was how much time, effort and paperwork would be involved, and how difficult it would be to qualify for many government assistance programs. That’s where foreclosure intervention counselors come in. They help troubled borrowers understand their options, assemble their documents and … [Read more...] about Foreclosure Intervention Options for Troubled Borrowers