PV In Focus

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 our website at:                   PrescottValley-AZ.gov/book_festYou can also catch this episode as a videocast on our YouTube Channel here:https://youtu.be/GuX7fTQ7l3k

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 amount of time for consistency)?You'll get info on those and many more topics related to how and why streets are designed, and how the ultimate goal is the safest community possible.

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 Davidson talks with the Town's Emergency Manager, Joel Schieffer to share all the ways PV is working to keep the Town safe in the event of the unexpected.To learn more about the Emergency resources mentioned in this podcast or to find links to download the Emergency notification apps, please visit:https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/services/emergency_management.phpYou can also watch this as a video on our YouTube page at: https://youtu.be/rXoLQKW8OKo

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 work, and discusses how that one office keeps track of all the hundreds of official documents the Town produces on a daily basis.You can also watch a video of this episode on our YouTube Channel by clicking here.

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 amazing projects they have in store for next year for PV.

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 subscribe and turn on notifications so you can catch each episode as it comes out.You can also watch this and all of the PV In Focus episodes as a video on our YouTube Channel by clicking here.

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 lawn care tools so much easier. You can also catch PV IN Focus as a videocast on our official Town YouTube channel, click here Be sure to subscribe and set your podcasts for auto-download so you can catch every episode as it comes out!

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/C2LJ71WKmyoBe sure to like and subscribe to keep up to date and never miss an episode!

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 input to help make the streets safer for everyone. 

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 reduce pollution sources and improve the quality of water discharged from storm drain systems.Join Prescott Valley Town Manager Gilbert Davidson as he has an in depth conversation with Stormwater Coordinator Arriana Odom as they discuss these issues and reveals some of the Town's innovative new strategies to not only manage the pollutants threatening stormwater collection, but how we can make use of it as a beneficial resource for the community.To learn more about the services our Stormwater Management offers, or to learn how you might be able to benefit from creating a rain garden to help manage stormwater runoff in your area, please visit: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/public_works/stormwater_management_program/index.phpTo keep informed and alerted when new episodes are published, please subscribe and set your preferences to automatic downloads in your favorite podcast app.

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.phpFor more info, please visit the Parks and Rec. page on the Town's website at: PrescottValley-az.gov/Parks

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 this episode is available by clicking here. 

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 here:  https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/departments/utilities/customer_accounts/watersmart_portal.php

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.