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Lobbyists brief Prescott council on 2026 legislative priorities and risks — $3.5M airport award highlighted
Summary
City-contracted lobbyists Alexis Sussdorf and Nick Ponder reviewed key bills and deadlines for the 2026 Arizona Legislature, credited a $3.5 million appropriation for the Prescott airport, warned of preemption threats to local zoning and data centers, and flagged potential state revenue losses tied to federal tax conformity.
Alexis Sussdorf of State 48 Public Affairs and Nick Ponder of High Ground Public Affairs told the Prescott City Council on Dec. 9 that the city—s legislative team is tracking a high volume of bills for the 2026 session and urged council to stay engaged with targeted advocacy.
Sussdorf said the team secured $3,500,000 in state appropriations for the Prescott Airport to support a fire-service ramp, crediting a recent site tour that helped legislators visualize local needs. "We were very excited to secure $3,500,000 for the Prescott Airport," Sussdorf said, calling the award a "huge climb…
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