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July 30 Primary Election Information

7/1/2024

From the Yavapai County Recorder's Office:

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APS and TREE TRIMMING

6/26/2024

The Town of Jerome is on a 3-year cycle for APS tree trimming.  The next working cycle for Jerome will be in 2025.  If you have concerns during off cycle times, APS is happy to address any issues.  This will also provide valuable analytics for the program and then we can change/update the cycle for the area if needed.  Please route any concerns to APS via email at forestry@aps.com.  You can provide a name, address, phone number and your concerns.  APS  forestry department will then reach out to you.  Customers can also contact the APS call center at 602-371-7171 and the rep will take the information and pass that on to the forestry department.  If there is an emergent concern and a line is sparking due to a tree, please contact 602-371-7171 and APS will have a Troubleman address the emergent issue asap.  Customers can also utilize the APS app and put in a ticket themselves if they like. 

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Reminder: Cooling Station Available

6/12/2024

As we move into the summer months, remember that our Fire Station is available as a cooling station during high temperature days.  If you need any assistance in getting to the Fire Station, please call Chief Blair (928-300-8701) to make arrangements.

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Prescott National Forest - Stage I Fire Restrictions

6/4/2024

Due to rapidly drying wildland fuels and predicted hot and dry weather, the Prescott National Forest, along with local partners, plan to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, to include a recreational shooting prohibition, beginning
Thursday, June 6 at 8:00 a.m. Restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have improved sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.

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Notice of Jerome Town Council Vacancy and Intent to Appoint

3/19/2024

Notice of Jerome Town Council Vacancy and Intent to Appoint

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Primary Election date has changed

2/13/2024

This is an update to the election candidate post from December 26th.  On February 9, 2024, the Governor signed HB 2785 into law.  This impacted certain State election laws, including the creation of a new primary date effective immediately.  The new primary date is July 30, 2024.  The Town has updated candidate packets available, and those that have taken out packets already were notified of the change and the impact on any petitions already completed. 

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New water and sewer rates to take effect on February 1

1/11/2024

Following extensive analyses over the past several years, numerous requests for public input, and a public hearing on November 13, 2023, the Town will be adjusting water and sewer rates for all users to account for the increasing cost of providing services, along with the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant. 

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Grant Awarded for Planning & Design of Verde Avenue reconstruction

12/18/2023

The Town of Jerome is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an Arizona Smart Fund Grant by the Arizona State Transportation Board for the complete Planning and Design of the reconstruction of Verde Avenue.  The grant award is for $219,733, with no local match required.  The Town will subsequently be submitting an application for the total reconstruction of Verde Avenue, for which the Arizona Department of Transportation will be administrating and overseeing the design elements.   

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New Facebook page - prior page no longer active

9/6/2023

Due to a problem at Facebook, the town's prior Facebook page (although still visible) is no longer able to be updated. 

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About garbage collection ...

4/3/2023

Lately, javelinas and high winds have been knocking over cans and making a mess! 

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Notice to All Known or Potential Owners & Operators of Vacation Rental / Short-Term Rental (STR) Properties

10/19/2022

Notice to All Known or Potential Owners & Operators of Vacation Rental / Short-Term Rental (STR) Properties

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