The 2021 wildfire season, predicted to be a difficult one, has been everything the experts said it would be. As you are likely aware, the Coconino and Kaibab national forests closed to the public beginning on June 23rd because of the "fire danger, dry conditions, and...
May is upon us. As we head toward another summer, District 3 has been a hive of activity. Here’s the very latest from my desk. How Does Yavapai County Spend $300 Million? The FY 2021-22 budget process for Yavapai County will take more than seven months, from the...
Forest Destruction Crisis Nothing is more important to our office or to me than constituent service. You have my word: If you have an issue and you bring it to our attention, we will work as hard as we can to help you resolve the issue efficiently and improve quality...
Jerome Slide Mitigation Project Commences in District 3 In an ongoing commitment to providing exceptional constituent service in District 3, Supervisor Michaels is spearheading the Jerome Slide Mitigation Project. The primary focus is to assist residents in accessing...
Meals on Wheels Program Benefits from Yavapai-Apache Nation Gift On March 25th, District 3 Supervisor Donna Michaels presented a $7,433 check on behalf of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors from the Yavapai-Apache Nation (YAN) to the Verde Valley Senior Center,...
This past year has been hard – for everyone. Here is a list of lessons learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The White House released this fact sheet about the American Rescue Plan impacts in Arizona. CSA Board members can find state-by-state estimates of the ARP’s impacts here and download a spreadsheet with state and local direct aid numbers here. Finally, information...
A little more than one in six people in the United States or 15.6% of the population have been fully immunized. Arizona has administered over 3.3 million doses of vaccine, with 29.1% of the population receiving at least one dose of vaccine - Yavapai County is at...
Governor Ducey stated yesterday that distribution of vaccine is the best path to getting back to normal and thanked the millions of Arizonans who have rolled up their sleeves to make the rollout of the vaccine campaign successful. With only 56.1% of Yavapai County’s...
Why is a new power line needed in this area? What are the benefits of this new power line? These questions, and several others, are answered in this APS Project FAQ.
The White House released this fact sheet about the American Rescue Plan impacts in Arizona as well as the Plan's impact on health care costs and coverage, including examples of cost savings. Arizona’s can be seen below.
Friends: As a believer in personal responsibility, I think it’s important to own up to our errors in the same way as we point out our successes. I want to bring you into the loop on a situation that happened recently – one which we rectified immediately and which...
March 11, 2020 was the day the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a worldwide pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor, reflected on the past year in an interview on the Today show this morning. He expressed cautious optimism about...
Nearly $500M has been awarded to Arizona to assist individuals who are behind or in danger of falling behind on rent or utility payments. DOWNLOAD the Local Assistance Information
Be in the know, even when you’re on the go. Sign up for free text or email alerts from APS to get power outage updates, and more. STORM GUIDELINES Get the APP
If you or someone you know needs assistance paying the monthly electric bill, there’s help. Qualifying APS limited-income customers can receive a 25 % discount off their monthly electric bill. DOWNLOAD the information provided by APS: ENGLISH SPANISH
OHV’s are doing damage – turning small two track roads built and used to access ranch improvements into race tracks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines say people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may safely gather with small groups from other households without wearing mask or physical distancing, even if those people have not yet had their shots.
In a news release from the Governor’s Office, Governor Ducey has been in discussions with public school leaders and based on new guidance from the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), an Executive Order was issued to have schools return to in-person, teacher-led instruction.
You Asked! We Listened! You Asked! We Answered! Many constituents have contacted Yavapai County Supervisor Donna Michaels to address the dangerous travel situation on Beaverhead Flat Road and Cornville Road. Since Supervisor Michaels cares for the safety of...
In a press release by Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) yesterday, the state adopted a hybrid model for COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization. Governor Doug Ducey and ADHS announced this new approach that provides Arizonans 55 and older eligibility along with...
