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Reducing the threat of catastrophic wildland fire is a top priority for me, Flagstaff’s city council, city leadership, and of course, the Flagstaff Fire Department. A day doesn’t go by that we’re not studying, meeting, discussing, planning, and working in the forest to ensure that you and your family are as safe as possible.

Funding for city projects is often complex. The City of Flagstaff depends on state and federal grants in addition to local dollars to complete infrastructure projects, highlighting the importance of strong relationships with our state and federal delegations.

Take action and show your support for state and federal investment in programs that reduce poverty. Federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid contained in H.R.1 (Big, Beautiful Bill) are expected to be devastating to those who rely on each for food and healthcare. The White House has announced future cuts to funding for Permanently Supportive Housing–cuts that would most certainly result in currently housed people finding themselves unsheltered. While anyone can find themselves in need of such assistance, the groups who most often need to access resources are children, the elderly, and disabled individuals. To read an op-ed I wrote with Ethan Amos, Executive Director of the Flagstaff Family Food Center before the passage of H.R.1, see my post here.

Happy New Year! May 2026 be a great one!

I’ll talk about the state of housing affordability, a glimpse at our 2026 economic outlook, job creation efforts, water security, forest health, and sustainability measures.

This remarkable event was a milestone not only for the dedicated students, staff, and alumni of NAU but also for the entire Flagstaff community, whose unwavering support helped make this dream a reality.