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Prop 404: Where should the gravel pit go?
Land use Development Analysis Infrastructure
Oct 28, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Prop 404: Where should the gravel pit go?

Prescott Valley Prop 404 voter guide: what a yes or no vote means for the Government Tank gravel pit and Fain Park. Both sides, checked...

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Prop 410: Should Chino Valley Make Room for a Student Pilot Runway?
Analysis Land use Infrastructure Development
Oct 22, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Prop 410: Should Chino Valley Make Room for a Student Pilot Runway?

Prop 410 explained: what a yes or no vote means for Perkins Ranch, the Embry-Riddle student pilot runway, noise and flight limits in Chino Valley...

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Prop 497: Should Yavapai County Double Its Jail Sales Tax?
Analysis Government Infrastructure
Oct 22, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Prop 497: Should Yavapai County Double Its Jail Sales Tax?

Prop 497 would double Yavapai County's jail sales tax for 20 years. See what it costs you and why the promised property tax cut isn't...

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Prop 407: Should HUSD Borrow $79.6 Million to Fix Its Schools?
Infrastructure Analysis
Oct 06, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Prop 407: Should HUSD Borrow $79.6 Million to Fix Its Schools?

Prop 407 asks HUSD voters for a $79.6M school repair bond. See what it costs your property, what it fixes, and how it compares to...

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A Prescott Valley for Everyone
Education Development Government Housing Infrastructure Land use Featured
Sep 04, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

A Prescott Valley for Everyone

Why the people who take care of this town can't afford to live in it, and what a Thursday night could change.

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Candidate Profile: Jason Thornton
Candidate profile Government Education
Jul 15, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Candidate Profile: Jason Thornton

We read the filings, watched the full forum, and pulled the Town records so you don't have to. Next up in our candidate series: Jason...

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Candidate Profile: Kymberli Lopez
Candidate profile Government Education
Jul 13, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Candidate Profile: Kymberli Lopez

We read the filings, watched the full forum, and pulled the Town records so you don't have to. Next up in our candidate series: Kymberli...

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Candidate Profile: Kendall Schumacher
Candidate profile Government Education
Jul 12, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Candidate Profile: Kendall Schumacher

We read the filings, watched the full forum, and pulled the Town records so you don't have to. Next up in our candidate series: Kendall...

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Candidate Profile: Charles “Chuck” Ables
Candidate profile Government Education
Jul 11, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Candidate Profile: Charles “Chuck” Ables

We read the filings, watched the full forum, and pulled the Town records so you don't have to. Next up in our candidate series: Charles...

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Candidate Profile: Michael Greer
Candidate profile Education Government
Jul 10, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Candidate Profile: Michael Greer

We read the filings, watched the full forum, and pulled the Town records so you don't have to. Next up in our candidate series: Michael...

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Candidate Profile: Lawrence “Larry” Neigel
Candidate profile Education Government
Jul 09, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Candidate Profile: Lawrence “Larry” Neigel

We read the filings, watched the full forum, and pulled the Town records so you don't have to. Next up in our candidate series: Mayoral...

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Candidate Profile: Kell Palguta
Candidate profile Education Government
Jul 07, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Candidate Profile: Kell Palguta

We read the filings, watched the full forum, and pulled the Town records so you don't have to. First up in our candidate series: Mayor...

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YIMBY: Why Housing is a Crucial Component to Affordability
Featured Housing Education
Jun 02, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

YIMBY: Why Housing is a Crucial Component to Affordability

More housing is the answer to Arizona's affordability crisis. Here's the proof.

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Prop 493: Should PV Build a Rec Center?
Land use Development Infrastructure Analysis
May 21, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Prop 493: Should PV Build a Rec Center?

Should PV Build a Rec Center? Take a plain English deep dive into everything you need to know about Prop 493 - the good, the...

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Lakeshore 650: What Prescott Valley Voters Should Know
Lakeshore 650 Housing Land use Development Infrastructure Analysis Featured
Apr 03, 2026 Ashly Gardikis

Lakeshore 650: What Prescott Valley Voters Should Know

We put together a plain-English breakdown of what the measure does, why we rated it “Support,” and what concerns we still think deserve accountability.

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