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November 18th, 2024

Kingman City Council Holds Annual Fall Retreat, Sets Budget and Strategic Initiatives for FY 2026

Kingman, AZ – In an effort to continually improve city services, Kingman City Council and leadership joined forces for their annual City Council Fall Retreat. The retreat facilitated collaborative conversations and planning around the forthcoming budget and strategic goals for the fiscal year 2026.

Kicking off the retreat, City Manager Tim Walsh presented an extensive report covering the approaching major city projects and the financial position of Kingman. Among these, the Rancho Santa Fe Interchange project has been heavily awaited.

Tina Moline, Deputy City Manager also shared an enlightening presentation on possible city annexation opportunities and their consequential impact.

Several vital future initiatives were discussed, including the introduction of a new transit hub for the Kingman Area Regional Transit (KART) system, the redesign of the city’s website, and several improvements to the aesthetic appeal and functionality of city roadways.

City Manager Tim Walsh emphasized, “Every effort made by us is directed towards the betterment of Kingman and fulfilling the needs and priorities of our residents.”

The City council also applauded this retreat as an opportunity to discuss and dive deep into pressing issues that need further action and discussion in future council conferences.

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About Kingman – Kingman, founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1952, is the county seat of Mohave County in northwest Arizona. Nestled along the Interstate 40, U.S. 93 and the well-known Route 66, Kingman is home to approximately 32,689 residents with the neighbouring communities housing about 60,000 more.

Kingman is a general law city operating on a council/city manager government form comprising a mayor and six councilmembers elected collectively. The city government provides a wide array of municipal services that comprise administration, development services, public works, parks and recreation, water, police, engineering, sewer, sanitation services, and fire.