The City of Flagstaff announced on Apr. 17 that members of the public are invited to attend a series of meetings held by the Public Safety Citizen Committee. These meetings will discuss potential ballot measures for the November 2026 election, focusing on funding for Fire, Police, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, and Emergency Management.
The involvement of residents is important as it allows community input into decisions about public safety funding. The committee’s role is to advise the Mayor and Council regarding these issues.
Meetings are scheduled for April 22 at City Hall and April 29, May 6, and May 13 at Core Services (3200 W Rte 66, Bldg 6), with all sessions beginning at 3:30 p.m. Each meeting will offer an open call to the public during the first part of the session. Residents can participate in person or online through Microsoft Teams. Each speaker will have three minutes to address the committee.
A recorded presentation from staff about public safety needs delivered to City Council on March 24 is available online for those seeking more information about these discussions. Details about the committee’s work can be found at Connect.flagstaffaz.gov/safety-committee.
The City of Flagstaff delivers community services through its departments while encouraging public involvement via boards, commissions, and elections according to its official website. The city operates under an elected mayor and council who set policy direction according to its official website.
Flagstaff has a history of civic engagement in areas such as environmental stewardship; it received designation as the world’s first International Dark Sky City in 2001 according to its official website. The city adopted zoning codes in 1989 limiting outdoor lighting per acre according to its official website, following an ordinance enacted in 1958 addressing outdoor lighting issues according to its official website.
Community participation at these upcoming meetings may influence future ballot measures related to essential emergency services.
