Late on Friday, May 16, after press time, the city of Cottonwood announced that Cottonwood City Council has chosen Mario Cifuentez II as the new city manager.
“I am honored to be chosen to lead the city of...
The Yavapai Cattle Growers Association has announced that 8-year-old Woodrow Banuelos of Cottonwood won the Best Verde Valley Bred and Fed Steer Award at the 2025 Verde Valley Fair on May 3. The YCGA presented him...
Cottonwood Financial Services Director Kirsten Lennon presented city staff’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 to the City Council during its meeting on Tuesday,...
Cottonwood resident Cathy Ransom submitted the petitions to recall Cottonwood City Councilwoman Lisa DuVernay to the City Clerk on Tuesday, March 5.
DuVernay did not...
The Cottonwood City Council debated the appointment of an interim city manager during its Tuesday, Jan. 16 meeting.
Interim Manager
The city announced in a Jan....
The Cottonwood City Council discussed its remaining options for legal services following the resignation of City Attorney Jenny Winkler during its Jan. 9 work...
The Cottonwood City Clerk’s Office has registered two petitions to separately recall City Council members Derek Palosaari and Lisa DuVernay.
The clerk’s office received the...
The Cottonwood City Council formally accepted the resignation of City Attorney Jenny Winkler during its Dec. 19 meeting.
In a Dec. 15 email, Winkler informed...
The Cottonwood City Council rejected code of conduct by a 4-3 vote during its regular meeting on Dec. 19.
Councilwoman Helaine Kurot and Councilman Stephen...
According to an investigation by the city of Cottowood’s Human Resources Department, City Councilman Derek Palosaari has engaged in multiple instances of sexual misconduct, specifically “instances of unwanted touching,” of female employees of the city since being appointed on June 6.
During its Tuesday, Oct. 3 meeting, the Cottonwood City Council interviewed and rejected all three applicants for the vacant seat on the council.
On Sept....
Cottonwood City Councilwoman Lisa DuVernay and Councilman Stephen DeWillis requested the introduction of a draft ordinance that would prohibit minors from attending adult-oriented performances...
