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Bullhead City council votes to close two river spillways after residents cite safety, crime concerns

3206104 · May 6, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted an ordinance and resolution to amend the municipal code and permanently close Lakeside Drive and Riverview Gardens river access points after residents described recurring trespass, drug activity and hazards at narrow spillways.

Bullhead City Council on May 6 adopted an ordinance (2025-6) and a companion resolution (2025R-22) to close two street-end river access points—Lakeside Drive and Riverview Gardens—and to codify the closures in the city's public-access code.

Mayor Steve D'Amico and several council members said the two locations are narrow, near private homes, and have become repeated sources of public-safety complaints. Council Member Head described attempting to use Lakeside Drive as a swimming spot and being forced onto private property by current, and other council members noted…

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