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For decades, trail systems within Yavapai County have provided an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy its public lands. Volunteers, non-profits, and local, state, and federal governments have worked collaboratively over the years to expand these trails systems and promote responsible stewardship as our County has attracted more people each year to its breathtaking beauty, rich history, and ecological diversity. Here we present a short video about the past, present, and future of trails within Yavapai County. | Yavapai County Trails 2020 video

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On January 19, 2021, a Yavapai County Superior Court Judge dismissed the lawsuit brought against Yavapai County attempting to halt construction of the Criminal Justice Center in Prescott. The lawsuit, brought by William E. Williams, claimed that the Justice Center construction site contained environmental contaminants and that the County failed to properly remediate the site prior to beginning construction. | PRESS RELEASE

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The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, working with the Public Works Department, is pleased to announce a community cleanup in Black Canyon City. The cleanup will be at the Black Canyon City Transfer Station, 21000 E. Landfill Rd. The cleanup will be open to Yavapai County residents at no charge on February 24th, 26th, & 27th, and March 3rd, 5th, & 6th, 2021 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. | PRESS RELEASE | FLYER

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At the very first Yavapai County Board of Supervisors meeting for 2021, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors presented the recently retired Sheriff Scott Mascher with a certificate of appreciation, a State flag that had flown over the Courthouse, an American Flag, as well as a present from the board. The new Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes was on hand to thank the outgoing Sheriff for his many years of dedication and service to Yavapai County. Chairman Craig Brown took a minute to welcome Sheriff Rhodes and wish him well in his new role. | PRESS RELEASE

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At the regular Board of Supervisors meeting held on December 16, 2020, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted to extend the Emergency Proclamation until April 6, 2021. | PRESS RELEASE

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On Tuesday December 15, 2020, at a special meeting held in the Board of Supervisors room at 1015 Fair St. and streamed live online at Yavapai.us, all five Board members were sworn in by the Honorable Judge, John Napper. Chairman Craig Brown, Vice-Chairman Mary Mallory, Supervisor Harry Oberg, Supervisor James Gregory and Supervisor Donna Michaels were sworn-in for their term that begins January 1, 2021. After the five Board of Supervisors were sworn in, a second meeting was held and Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk, Bagdad/Yarnell Constable Mike Harris, County Recorder Leslie Hoffman, County Assessor Judd Simmons and County Treasurer Chip Davis were sworn in by Judge Napper. | VIDEO

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On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the regular Yavapai County Board of Supervisors meeting the Board voted to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $58,428,337.00 for the second and final phase of construction for the new Justice Center currently under construction in Prescott Arizona. The first GMP was for the mass grading or dirt work needed to create a firm foundation. The second and final GMP will bring the construction of the Justice Center out of the ground and to final completion with an estimated completion date in the summer of 2022. | PRESS RELEASE

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Just like everyone else in Yavapai County, I watch the Covid-19 Dashboard found at Yavapai.US/CHS, for daily updates, and like everyone else I have seen numbers that concern me. While we have seen a dramatic increase in positive Coronavirus test results, the numbers that concern me more are those of our citizens in local hospitals with Covid. Read more

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2020 Property Tax Notices are available online. The 1st half taxes are delinquent after 5pm on 11/2/2020. The 2nd half taxes are delinquent after 5pm on 5/3/2021. You may also pay one full year payment by 12/31/2020 and you will not be charged interest on the 1st half taxes. Please use the following link to obtain the 2020 tax notice. | PROPERTY TAX INQUIRY

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