PV In Focus

The Prescott Valley Freedom Rock is the first of its kind in Arizona! Located outside Prescott Valley Town Hall (7501 E Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ), it is a distinctive new Town landmark.   Painted by artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II , the PV Freedom Rock represents Navajo Code Talkers, CPL Ira Hayes, Lori Ann Piestewa, Pat Tillman, the USS Arizonas, and Old Glory. In addition to the...

When you enjoy one of the many beautiful parks we have here in Prescott Valley, you probably never consider all the work it takes to keep the fields mowed, the lights working or the restrooms cleaned and functional - and you shouldn't! That is the all due to the effort of a small but mighty team of professionals in the Parks Maintenance Department. On this super-informative episode, Town Mana...

Prescott Valley Public Library Director, Casey VanHaren and Library Outreach Coordinator, Deborah Pfingston give all the info about the library's first every Book Fest. With over 40 authors, multiple vendors, food trucks and more, they have a lot to share in this information-packed episode. For more information about the Book Fest, schedules and a list of vendors and sponsors, please visit ou...

Join Town Manager, Gilbert Davidson as he gets all the details about streets and street design with Jake Handley and Parker Murphy, from the Public Works Department.  Do you ever wonder why certain streets have a particular speed limit, and who comes up with that number? Or have you ever counted to see how long the yellow light is at any given intersection (Hint: PV's are all set to the same...

Chief communications Officer, Everly Chadwick flips roles with Town Manager, Gilbert Davidson, as she gets updates and deep dives on several of the leading topics on the minds of many PV residents.   

Do you feel you and your family are prepared for an emergency? Does your household have enough food, water, medications and pet food to last for several days in the event of a shortage of supplies? Are your vehicles stocked with extra water, batteries, a flashlight and a change of clothes? What will you do if forced to evacuate your home? On this information-packed episode, Town Manager Gilbert Da...

If you have ever requested a public document, watched or participated in a Town Council meeting, or picked up a ballot to cast a vote in an election, chances are you crossed paths with someone from the Town Clerk's Department. On this episode, Gilbert talks with the Town of Prescott Valley's Town Clerk, Fatima Fernandez about what makes the Clerk's Office such an engaging place to w...

In our last episode of the year we take a peek behind the curtain at the real heroes of any municipality with the Director of Public Works Heather Ruder. From road improvements, stormwater, water resources, to facilities management, there is very little that the Public Works Department doesn't do. This week's host, and Town Manager Gilbert Davidson gets a deep dive into some of the amazi...

This week's episode heads back to school when Assistant to the Town Manager, Skyler Barton sits down with Bradshaw Mountain High School Youth Advisor, Leanne Yi, and student representative Eric Chavez to learn about how the Prescott Valley Town Council has developed a pathway for youth in the community to deepen their involvement with the inner workings of the Town government.

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...

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 lau...

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 v...

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...

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 threat...

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/department...

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 podc...

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...

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.prescottvall...

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 o...

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...

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 ensu...

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.