Editorials

The Justification for New Taxes

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:31:18 +0100

So your heart is set on a new tax, but how to justify it?

What's the Weekly Water Supply?

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:22:45 +0100

Just ask the Water Dwarf how bad it is. He'll tell you!

Shop Locally & Share Your Stuff

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Wondering what we can do to help our local economy? Here are some easy ideas that can really make a difference.

Can You Hear Me Now?

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:14:23 +0100

The City keeps trying to explain, but is anybody listening?

Do What's Right

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:12:27 +0100

It all comes down to doing what's right for the community.

Impact Fees Are A Dilemma

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:38:36 +0100

Some public servants look for solutions to tough problems.

Sewer Decisions

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:45:51 +0100

Sewers or outhouses? Is there an answer?

It's A Question of Whether the Truth Matters

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:07:28 +0100

It's an election year... so does it really matter who is telling the truth?

It's the Mostest for the Leastest

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:19:10 +0100

The real goal is to spend...

Maybe It's Really Time to Listen, Not Talk

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:24:26 +0100

Lots of people on both sides are talking - but who is listening?

How About That Debate?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:46:07 +0100

Did you really hear what they said during the debate?

You Aren't Rudderless

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:49:34 +0100

Some people need guidance - and others are ready to give it to them.

Time for a Bathroom Break

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:45:05 +0100

Everyone needs to take a bathroom break, but not all at once, please!

Relax - What's the Hurry?

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:51:53 +0100

Sometimes it pays to listen patiently and wait before making a decision.

Councilman Lamerson Says Thanks to Prescott's Police Officers

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:38:50 +0100

Councilman Jim Lamerson expresses his appreciation to the Prescott Police Officers who put their lives on the line every day.

Do You Have To Be Shrill To Be Heard?

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:48:24 +0100

Sometimes it's hard to balance the right to be heard with decorum.

Oath of Office

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:49:00 +0100

Ignore your Oath of Office at your own peril.

Cleaning Up Messes Ain't Easy

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:24:38 +0100

It's not always easy to clean up messes that have been around for a long time.

September 11th....

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:37:22 +0100

Looking back on the times and personal experiences.

Maybe It's About the Values

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:25:57 +0100

Sometimes people just want to know that their representative is actually representing them.

First Things First!

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:43:20 +0100

City staff know it's important to keep priorities in order - don't they?

What Do You Really Want?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:44:25 +0100

Sometimes you just get the feeling that there's an ulterior motive...

Some People Just Take Themselves Too Seriously

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:27:03 +0100

It's time to loosen up. Laugh a little. Don't take yourself too seriously!

Which Critter To Ride To the Polls?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:16:15 +0100

Sometimes it's tough to know just which horse those politicians are ridin'.

Democrat Activists Funding Republican Primary Candidate

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:27:18 +0100

Steve Pierce points out what he considers to be Tom O’Halleran’s sellout.

Not All Politicians Are In A Fight For Their Political Lives

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:26:30 +0100

While there are many local politicians having to battle it out, there are some that are running unopposed.

Editing Gone Wild

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:02:48 +0100

Sometimes it seems as if what we say isn't what they hear.

The Hard-Working Public Servant

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:52:06 +0100

No matter how much experience a person brings to the job, there's always someone who will look at him askance.

Can't Please Them All The Time

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:30:04 +0100

Ya just can't make everyone happy all the time.

Why Bother With Facts?

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:42:15 +0100

Mix up a few innuendos, a little twisted truth and a brew of wild assumptions, and voila' you've got facts that are 'good enough' for most purposes!

Regional Cooperation

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:42:02 +0100

It all comes down regional cooperation, don't you know?

How To Pay For Information Requests

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:07:50 +0100

Figuring out how to pay for things you want can certainly be a dilemma.

Pigs Need Love, Too

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:48:08 +0100

The local javalina want representation, too, when the Prescott City Council comes to a decision on Downer Trail.

A Sidewalk to Nowhere

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:06:51 +0100

Why aren't there accomodations for pedestrians trying to get to the Prescott Gateway Mall?

Lockwood Spends $1672.75 For A Pile of Potential "Dirt"

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:39:12 +0100

The Lockwood request for documents regarding County Supervisor Association activities came with a hefty price tag: $1672.75.

The Smart Ones Won't Take This Job

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:11:42 +0100

So, if the "smart ones" won't take this job, who will?

What Issues Should We Stand For?

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:19:35 +0100

When politicians speak, do people really listen?

Editorial: It's Time To Play Politics The Right Way

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:18:07 +0100

Please! Debate the issues. Differentiate yourselves from your opponent based on your positions. But, get the dirty politics out of Prescott.

Livingstone Sums It Up

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:35:18 +0100

Congressional District One Candidate, Sandra Livingstone, despite her great knowledge and experience, can really sum it all up in just a few words.

Poquito Valley Resident Supports Carol Springer

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:26:55 +0100

Letter to the Editor: Why Poquito Valley Property Owners Should Re-Elect Carol Springer.

Taxes and Bonding

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:11:58 +0100

Taxes, bonding, impact fees... how much of your money will you get to keep?

Sometimes It's Tough to Be King

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:39:47 +0100

Sometimes King is a tough role to play.

Does Raising Taxes Make One a Hero?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:53:01 +0100

Since when does raising taxes make someone a hero?

Of Taxes and Bonds

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:34:45 +0100

Taxing and bonding - it's what City Councils do, right?

Naptime in City Chambers

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:45:16 +0100

Tomorrow is time for another Prescott City Council Meeting. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pillow!)

Room for Everyone

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:18:51 +0100

There's room for everyone... but, does it have to be in the outhouse?

YBBBS Continues to Be Good Stewards

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:43:12 +0100

Good use of dollars, matching more children than ever, YBBBS continues to be good stewards.

Political Cartoon - 911?

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:58:09 +0100

It's a serious game, politics. Yeah, right. Sometimes you just gotta laugh out loud!

Mayor Jack Responds to 911 Issue

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:11:43 +0100

Prescott Mayor Jack Wilson responds directly to the 911 issue.

My Turn: Consumer Tips for High School Graduates

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:56:13 +0100

Attorney General Terry Goddard offers counsel and caution to high school graduates.

Caborca Sister City Group Embraces Suchitoto Sister City

Sat, 10 May 2008 11:00:43 +0100

...Outgoing President, Ed Williams, applauded the creation of the Prescott/Suchitoto Committee and restated our organization’s support ofand cooperation with the new program.

It Fits!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:17:06 +0100

We are happy to report that the table fits!

Mayor Wilson Pays His Respects

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:39:00 +0100

"I would like to read two poems in memory of Tenzin Samten. The first was written in 1847, by Theodore O'Hara. It's called "The Bivouac of the Dead ." The second poem was written in 2002 by Roger Hancock and is called "Not Free "."

An Open Letter to City Attorney Gary Kidd

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:17:32 +0100

It's about time that the Open Meeting Law issue is settled and put to rest. Prescott eNews has written an Open Letter to Prescott City Attorney Gary Kidd encouraging him to move forward.

Mayor Jack Wilson Has Been Busy

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:52:22 +0100

It's been a busy month for Prescott's Mayor Jack Wilson. Starting out the new year, he's received both compliments and concerns from the residents of the city.

Scholarship Toolkit: Visiting NAU

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:43:47 +0100

This week Scholarship Toolkit looks at a beautiful campus of Northern Arizona University.

What's the Big Secret?

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:29:06 +0100

Have you ever wondered exactly what the Open Meeting Laws are? What defines an Open Meeting? Who can go to an Open Meeting, and what are the rules? Do you ever think that maybe your elected officials are trying to hide something?

Transparency in Government? Not Exactly

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:32:51 +0100

During his campaign for Mayor, Jack Wilson promised transparency in government. Now that he's been elected, apparently Wilson is finding that promise difficult to follow through on.

Thinking About New Year's Resolutions

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:04:50 +0100

Not everyone does it. Some are firmly set against it. Some used to but got so discouraged they quit. New Year’s Resolutions.

Three Holiday Cookie Recipes

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:42:48 +0100

It's a festive time of year, marked with get-togethers and trays of cookies. Here are a few of our favorite recipes for the season.

Letter to the Editor: No Public Transit

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:03:58 +0100

Citizens of the tri-city area wake up and express your opinion of a planned Transit System. The City of Prescott, in my judgerment, is on the verge of shoving this piece of travesty down our collective throats.

Editorial: A Cohesive Board, Working Together for our Kids

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:21:46 +0100

I believe strongly if one has the audacity to criticize another - especially if it's in public - than one should also heap piles of praise when it is earned. So, I want to offer my compliments to Tom Staley, a member of the Prescott Unified School District's School Board.

Editorial: Why I Endorse Steve Blair's Campaign for City Councilman

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:59:54 +0100

For years, I listened to him on the radio, (usually while driving my kids around in the car) and he made me grin, because he has a great laugh. But, he also made me nod my head in agreement more times than I can remember.

Editorial: Tom Staley's Behavior

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:18:31 +0100

Last night I sat through yet another lengthy Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) Board meeting. Part of the reason it was so lengthy was because of all the people that came to offer comments about an issue before the Board. But the other reason it took so long was because of Mr. Tom Staley.