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The Tusayan Town Council discussed upcoming fall and winter events, and options for the holiday décor for the Christmas season at their Sept. 14 regular meeting.

By Erin Ford, Williams-Grand Canyon News October 4, 2022
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Tusayan council to hold final interviews for town manager
Community invited to public forum to meet finalists June 25

The position was advertised nationally and received more than 30 applications. There are four finalists for the position.

June 23, 2020
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As Grand Canyon National Park’s phased reopening began May 15, the Tusayan Town Council is shifting its focus from immediate emergency response to future planning.

By By Lo Frisby, Williams-Grand Canyon News May 19, 2020
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On May 6, the town of Tusayan held the first of two public hearings regarding the adaptation of an alternative expenditure limitation, otherwise known as Home Rule.

By By Lo Frisby, Williams-Grand Canyon News May 12, 2020
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The council also passed a motion to designate an application agent and alternate agent for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance pertaining to disaster relief.

By By Lo Frisby, Williams-Grand Canyon News May 5, 2020
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As Tusayan residents continue to face the crisis, the council is working to provide residents with a sense of security.

By By Lo Frisby, Williams-Grand Canyon News April 21, 2020
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The town of Tusayan will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 to gather public input on a proposed special election.

By Erin Ford December 3, 2019
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Tusayan law enforcement services cut under budget constraints
Expenditure limitation may result in longer call times, no resident deputy

As a result of the Tusayan’s vote against home rule earlier this spring, the town will see a reduction of law enforcement services provided by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Department.

By Erin Ford October 15, 2019
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After relinquishing floodplain management responsibilities and reaching an agreement with Coconino County regarding unpermitted work at the Ten X housing development site, Tusayan is ready to move forward with remapping the area’s designation by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

By Erin Ford July 23, 2019
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The Tusayan Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a tentative budget at the July 10 council meeting.

By Erin Ford July 16, 2019
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Tusayan budget in limbo after Home Rule fails
Tusayan Council postpones decisions on FY2020 budget

The impacts of Tusayan voters’ recent decision not to reauthorize the town’s home rule provision, allowing it to set its own budget, are yet to be fully determined.

By Erin Ford June 25, 2019
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The Tusayan Town Council announced May 8 that residents would soon be able to register for high-speed internet services subsidized by the town.

By Erin Ford May 14, 2019
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The Tusayan Town Council discussed several items at its last regular meeting April 10.

By Erin Ford April 16, 2019
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After months of decision-making and requests for qualifications, high-speed internet will finally be coming to the town of Tusayan.

By Erin Ford December 18, 2018
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Tusayan Council no longer streaming council meetings after mishap
Brady Harris, Robb Baldosky to be seated at December meeting

Following an October meeting after which conversations between council members and representatives of the STILO development group were recorded and posted online, the Tusayan Town Council will no longer stream live audio of its meetings for the public.

By Erin Ford November 20, 2018
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Summary of actions taken by the Tusayan Town Council at its regular monthly meeting Sept. 12.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News September 18, 2018
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Tusayan residents expressed concern over a plan to light up Long Jim Loop Road and R.P. Drive at the Town Council meeting June 13.

By Erin Ford June 19, 2018
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More than a month after tendering his resignation, council member John Schoppmann asked the Tusayan Town Council to reconsider, stating he felt he still had valuable experience to contribute to the town’s government.

By Erin Ford April 17, 2018
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Town council, Chamber partner for ambassador program
Council discusses lighting for Long Jim Loop Road, contract for court services

After hearing research from Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce manager Laura Chastain, the town council agreed to support an ambassador program designed to boost spending and customer service in Tusayan.

By Erin Ford March 13, 2018
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As we continue to pursue new ways to overcome the challenges which are continually thrown in our way, we remain dedicated to the basic right that all residents should have a home they can call their own.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News November 14, 2017
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The Tusayan town council passed its FY 2018 budget as printed Aug. 9 after receiving no public comments or recommendations during the public hearing held during the meeting.

By Erin Ford August 15, 2017
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Tusayan council discusses broadband 'backbone'
Application submitted to ADOT for permission to begin construction

The Tusayan Town Council met March 22 with positive news for those waiting for broadband internet to make its way to Tusayan.

By Erin Ford March 28, 2017