Photo: Bollards (Ideogram.ai)
The City of Prescott Economic Development Department would like to hear from our business community! Please take a few minutes to complete the Prescott Employer and Business survey to assist us in better understanding the needs, challenges and opportunities facing local businesses. This survey will help the City shape future programs, policies and investments to support business growth. The survey is open to all Prescott businesses and is available on ParticipatePrescott.com through November 15th.
For details, contact John Heiney, City of Prescott Economic Development Director at 928-777-1460, ext. 4600.
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Phase 2 of the Downtown Bollard Installation Project is underway.
Combs Construction Company is active in the downtown area to install the next set of removable bollards in downtown intersections to enhance pedestrian safety during large events.
Bollards will be installed in the following intersections (as shown on the map):
- The east and west sides of the Montezuma Street and Goodwin Street intersection
- The east and west sides of the Cortez Street and Goodwin Street intersection
- The south side of the Montezuma Street and Sheldon Street intersection
Intersections will be partially closed, 24 hours a day, for bollard installation October 6th through November 3rd. These closures are necessary to allow crews to complete this work prior to the Veterans Day Parade. Goodwin Street, from Montezuma Street to Cortez Street, will be fully closed to all traffic to allow crews to perform this work.
Northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained along Montezuma Street and Cortez Street. Work in the Sheldon Street and Montezuma Street intersection will be performed in three phases to allow traffic to flow during bollard installation. This work will result in lane closures within the intersection throughout October.
Construction may occur Monday through Saturday, from 6 AM to 8 PM. Detour routes will be posted during these closure times. Please follow the marked signage to get to your destination. On-street parking restrictions will be in place during this work. We appreciate your support and understanding as we work to improve the safety of Downtown Prescott, especially during public events such as parades. Note that schedules may shift due to weather.
For questions and project information, call the Project Hotline: (928) 237-3114 or visit the website.
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The City of Prescott is inviting residents, business owners, and visitors to share their experiences and ideas as part of the Dexter/Near North Business District Pedestrian Safety Study. This is a community-driven initiative focused on making local streets safer and more accessible for everyone.
The study page and additional information is available on ParticipatePrescott.com
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Early voting is now underway for the November 4th election. Don’t forget, if you wish to request an early ballot by mail, you must do so by this Friday, October 24th.
Five candidates are running for three open City Council seats. Their names will appear on the November 4th ballot. We appreciate their willingness to serve and look forward to welcoming our newly elected Council members and Mayor at the swearing-in ceremony on November 18th.
There is also a ballot initiative for the Arizona Public Service franchise agreement. The current agreement, which has been in place for 25 years, is set to expire in May 2026. Voters are being asked whether to renew the agreement for another 25-year term.
Please refer to your Voter Information Pamphlet for more details.
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Finally, Arizona, like all other states, will be participating in America 250 in 2026. The State has convened meetings around the state to plan for celebrations of this historic anniversary.
I am proud to report that Prescott will serve as the first location for Arizona State sponsored activities. Prescott will host a traveling exhibit which depicts a full-size replica of the Liberty Bell. As this exhibit travels around the State, due to our standing as the first Arizona Territorial Capital, the exhibit will appear here in Prescott first. In fact, we will have the exhibit on display beginning on Statehood Day – February 14th, 2026.
Details are still being finalized, but this is a great honor, and we hope it will entice visitors from around the County and State to come see this momentous exhibit.
