Join Guest Host and Deputy Town Manager Ryan Judy, as he discusses the economic future of Prescott Valley with Economic Administrator Jamie Kerr, and Economic Specialist Diana Soto. From exciting new prospects for retail stores, which business is expanding for a third time, and the importance of great education on a town's economy, this information-packed episode covers it all. Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you can catch each episode as it comes out. You can also w...

The Town's services touch PV residents at many points, but arguably no one department does as much to make our residents' lives better than Neighborhood Services. And on this episode, Town Manager Gilbert Davidson sits down with the Director of Neighborhood Services, Traci Lira, to talk about some of the new programs that have launched this year (and a couple of new ones that will be launching in the near future) aimed at making access to everything from bulk waste and trash disposal to free ...

Head out into the wild with Guest Host Deputy Town Manager, Ryan Judy, and Recreation Manager Elyse Badal, as they hike the quintessential PV trail - The Glassford Hill Summit Trail. Along the way up the 2.3 mile, 964 ft. ascent, they talk about how new trail concepts come about and why you should always take more water than you think you should when you head out for a hike. You can also watch a video of this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/C2LJ71WKmyo Be sure to li...

Prescott Valley Police Chief Bob Ticer steps in to host this fascinating look at the importance of modernized street design in managing not only the flow of traffic in and around town, but also how it informs the police department in where the trouble areas truly are. Guests Parker Murphy, Traffic Engineer in the Public Works Department, and Shawn Caswell, Traffic Sergeant with the Prescott Valley Police Department share information about how their two departments are using data and public in...

It is estimated that nationwide, over half the pollutants in our creeks and lakes are transported by storm water runoff from impervious surfaces (parking lots, roads, etc.) through storm drain systems and into our lakes and creeks. These pollutants include gasoline, by-products, oil, grease and heavy metals deposited by automobiles as well as industrial and chemical wastes. These pollutants threaten the quality and usability of our surface water resources and control efforts are needed to red...

On this episode, join Town Manager Gilbert Davidson as he goes on a ride-along with Animal Services Officer Liam Edwards around Prescott Valley, as they talk about pet safety, licensing, and what you should do if you find a snake in your yard. To learn more about all of the services Animal Services offers, or to learn how you can license your pet visit: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/neighborhood_services/animal_services.php

Prescott Valley Town Manager Gilbert Davidson sits down with Outdoor Programming Specialist, Ryanne Crary out at Mountain Valley Park to discuss some of the amazing outdoor-related activities happening at the Award Winning Parks & Rec. From night hikes, to swimming, there is so much to do in our Town on any given day! You can view or download the Parks and Programs Guide mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/parks_news_detail_T125_R130.php For more info, p...

Join Town Manager Gilbert Davidson out at one of Prescott Valley's beautiful parks, where he is joined by the Town's Principal Planner, John Jacobson, to talk about a brand new initiative to protect the area's native wildlife and natural open spaces. Prescott Valley just completed the largest open space purchase in the Town’s history and will continue to protect open spaces through land purchases, wildlife corridor planning, and zoning adjustments. The Community Survey Results mentioned in th...

In this information-packed episode, join Town Manager Gilbert Davison as he sits down with Deputy Utilities Director Scott Keith, to talk about some of the amazing ways the Town has not only been managing one of its most valuable resources, but has saved over 8 million gallons in the process! Resources mentioned in this episode: - Access the full Water Quality Report here: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/utilities/about_us/water_quality.php - Sign up for the WaterSmart Portal he...

Join Town Manager Gilbert Davidson as he sits down for a discussion with Neighborhood Services Code Compliance Specialist Brent Bowen, about some of the great tools (literally!) available to the residents of PV from the Neighborhood Services Department on the Neighborhood Toolbox. From small trimming jobs, to large brush and limb removal, the Toolbox has the tools you need to help keep your yard or property neat, fire safe, and in compliance with Town Code. And did we mention it's free?

When you think of the library, do you think of a big room with shelves and shelves of books? Most people do, because historically that's what they have been. But today's library is so much more! Join Prescott Valley Town Manager Gilbert Davidson as he sits down with Public Services Manager Michelle Hjorting to talk about all the of the amazing services and programs the PV Public Library has to offer.

Join us as Town Manager Gilbert Davidson continues his in-depth discussion about the Town's water future with Water Resources Advisor Tracy Lund, where she introduces some of the concepts, initiatives and strategies the Town is considering in order to ensure the Town's viable, sustainable future.

Our first Episode of PV In Focus, and we're talking water! Living in a high desert community, water is such an important topic that nearly everyone is discussing an aspect of it every day. Join us as Town Manager Gilbert Davidson talks with Water Resources Adviser Tracy Lund for Part 1 of a 2 part discussion about some of the many ways the Town is planning for a viable future by not just ensuring we have enough water, but also ensuring the quality of that water meets the highest standards.