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...
The Cottonwood City Council discussed housing availability and affordability during its Feb. 13 work session, which was intended to provide city staff with direction...
The Cottonwood City Council appointed utilities director Tom Whitmer as interim city manager and selected the law firm of Gust Rosenfeld PLC to provide...
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 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.
Told council members he possessed an executive session recording of their private deliberations with city attorney
The Cottonwood City Council appointed Michael Mathews to fill...
The Cottonwood City Council discussed the process for filling its vacant seat during its work session Nov. 14.
On Sept. 5, 2023, councilwoman Jackie Nairn...
The petition to recall Cottonwood Mayor Tim Elinski appears to have received enough valid signatures to proceed based on signatories’ addresses, but the Yavapai...
