Government


Prescott’s city council stands as its legislative body, overseeing the operations of the city government, as well as setting policy. The city council is made up of a mayor and six council members, elected at-large, and an appointed city manager. The governing body of Prescott is dedicated to providing superior services, a financially stable environment and innovative leadership. Regular meetings of the city council are held twice a month with additional workshops as needed. The public is invited to attend these meetings, and may also view the meetings on cable access Channel 13.

Facilitating Prescott’s safe living is the city Police Department, with a chief, 71 sworn officers and 20 civilian officers. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department also plays a significant role in the welfare of Prescott residents and businesses. The department has 140 certified law enforcement officers and more than 500 active volunteers. Adding to the security of Prescott is the city’s Fire Department, which is composed of 58 firefighters, a 22-member Hot Shot crew and 15 support personnel working out of five stations.

NUMBERS TO KNOW

CITY OF PRESCOTT
City Hall — 928-777-1100
Mayor — 928-777-1270
City Council — 928-777-1380
City Clerk — 928-777-1272
City Manager — 928-777-1364

DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES
Administration — 928-777-1201
Animal Control — 928-777-1135
Budget & Finance — 928-777-1112
Building — 928-777-1356
City Courts — 928-771-3300
Code Enforcement — 928-777-1271
Engineering Services — 928-777-1140
Human Resources — 928-777-1284
Information Technology — 928-777-1346
Legal Department — 928-777-1274
Parks & Recreation — 928-777-1122
Planning & Zoning — 928-777-1207
Public Works — 928-777-1130
Risk Management & Claims — 928-777-1256
Streets Division — 928-777-1126
Trash Pickup & Recycling — 928-777-1116
Tourism — 928-777-1221
Water & Sewer/Utility Billing — 928-777-1291

PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Department (Administration) — 928-777-1700
Police Department (Non-Emergency) — 928-445-3131

LIBRARY
Prescott Gateway Branch Library — 928-777-1530
Prescott Library — 928-777-1500

AIRPORT
Prescott Municipal Airport Administration — 928-777-1114

YAVAPAI COUNTY
Switchboard — 928-771-3100
Assessor — 928-771-3220
Board of Supervisors — 928-771-3200
Elections — 928-771-3250
Health Department — 928-771-3121
Sheriff — 928-771-3260
Treasurer/Tax Bill — 928-771-3233
Voter Registration — 928-771-3248

STATE OF ARIZONA
AHCCCS (Long-Term Care) — 928-778-3968
Child Abuse Hotline — 888-767-2445
Department of Economic Security
Employment Services — 928-277-2820
Game & Fish Customer Service — 602-942-3000
Public Safety Department — 928-778-3271
Registrar of Contractors — 928-445-5710

FEDERAL
Forest Service — 928-443-8000
Postal Service — 928-778-1890
SBA/SCORE — 928-778-7438
Social Security — 800-772-1213
V.A. Medical Center — 928-445-4860