Daily Archives: February 17, 2012

Coconino County Offices Closed Monday

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – All Coconino County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Records, Patrol, and Detention will conduct business as usual. Please dial 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 928-774-4523 to connect with the non-emergency Dispatch number or to leave a message for one of the administrative offices.

As always, County Public Works Department road crews will remain on standby to ensure roadways are cleared and passable in the event of snowfall.

The seven-day forecast shows a 30% chance of snow for the holiday. Sunday and Sunday night 50% chance is predicted lowering to 20% on Monday. Little snow accumulation is expected.

Coconino County Enters into Agreement with North Pole Experience

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and County Parks and Recreation Department have teamed with North Pole Experience to transform Ft. Tuthill County Park into Santa’s Compound, bringing northern Arizona families a taste of the North Pole and Santa’s workshop.

The public-private partnership will bring additional winter visitors and tourism dollars to the County Fairgrounds located just south of Flagstaff as North Pole Experience (NPX) relocates its headquarters from Greer to Flagstaff for the 2012 season. Under an agreement with NPX, the County will receive a portion of revenues from the venture, while solidifying Ft. Tuthill County Park as a year-round destination for visitors throughout northern Arizona.

“We are thrilled to provide a new home for this exciting new outlet to provide a unique experience for our families and visitors to Ft. Tuthill County Park,” said County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Lena Fowler. “By partnering with the private sector, we can offer year round opportunities for our residents to experience our parks, while creating a significant economic impact for the County.”
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Towns of Fredonia, Tusayan, City of Williams, Kaibab Estates West Fire District conduct March Elections

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Coconino County Elections office is preparing for several consolidated elections March 13 in Fredonia, Williams, Tusayan and the Kaibab Estates West Fire District.

The Town of Fredonia and City of Williams will all be holding elections for mayor and/or council seats. The Town of Tusayan will conduct a recall election and Kaibab Estates West Fire District will elect five board members.

Fredonia and Kaibab Estates West Fire District elections are being conducted as “Vote by Mail” elections. This means all eligible voters will automatically be sent a ballot starting Feb. 16. There will be no polling location on the March 13 Election Day.

To be eligible to vote in either of these elections, a voter must have been registered by Feb. 13 and live within the boundaries of the district. If an eligible voter does not receive a ballot by Thursday, Feb. 23 please contact the Elections Office at 928-679-7860 or toll free at 800-793-6181 to obtain a replacement ballot.
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