Kingman, AZ – Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins, Vice Mayor Sammeli, Council Members Stehly, Ward, and Walker, along with City Manager Tim Walsh, traveled to Phoenix on February 25th for Kingman Day at the Capitol. During this event, they met with legislators and state officials to advocate for key policy initiatives impacting the City of Kingman.

Throughout the day, city leadership engaged in discussions with state lawmakers, representatives from the Governor’s Office, the Secretary of State’s Office, and various state agencies, emphasizing the city’s legislative priorities. These discussions were in alignment with Kingman’s 2025 Legislative Policy Statement, passed by the City Council in January. The policy statement highlights the importance of local decision-making, robust economic development policies, public safety investments, sustainable water management legislation, and infrastructure funding.

The day included meetings with The League of Arizona Cities and Towns, Deputy Chief of Staff Jennifer Loredo from the Governor’s Office, and the Director of Agency Innovation & Transformation at the Secretary of State’s Office. “Kingman Day at the Capitol provided a valuable opportunity for our city leadership to engage directly with state lawmakers and agency officials,” said City Manager Walsh. “Our goal was to ensure that Kingman’s interests are represented in legislative decisions and policies that impact our residents, businesses, and future growth.”

Kingman’s leadership also met with Mohave County’s legislative delegation—Senator Hildy Angius and Representatives Leo Biasiucci and John Gillette—during a legislative lunch to discuss key priorities, including the importance of securing sustainable water policies for the region. “Our partnership with our local legislators is essential in securing the resources and policy solutions needed to protect Kingman’s future,” Walsh added. “We appreciate the time and insights shared by each of them during our meeting. We all remain committed to ensuring that Kingman remains a strong and thriving city.”

Later in the day, city leadership participated in policy discussions with key agency figures at the Arizona Department of Water Resources and the Arizona Commerce Authority. Conversations centered on securing resources for transportation infrastructure, advocating for responsible water management, and supporting economic and rural development initiatives. The meetings concluded with discussions on tourism and rural transportation priorities with representatives from the Arizona Office of Tourism and the Rural Transportation Advocacy Council.

About Kingman – Founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1952, Kingman is the county seat of Mohave County located in northwest Arizona along Interstate 40, U.S. 93, and the historically famous Route 66. The city’s population is 32,689, and approximately 60,000 including neighboring communities. Kingman is a general law city that operates under a council/city manager form of government with a mayor and six councilmembers elected at large. City government provides a wide range of municipal services that include administration, development services, engineering, public works, parks and recreation, water, sewer, and sanitation services, and fire and police.