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Resident tells commission PACs threatened commissioner, questions recusal

Prescott Valley Planning and Zoning Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

During the call to the public, Prescott Valley resident Chris Russo alleged that PACs and neighborhood groups threatened Commissioner Joe Colosimo with lawsuits to force a recusal over a gravel-pit rezoning and said the threats amounted to an attempt to "ruin Joe's livelihood." No formal response was recorded at the meeting.

During the call to the public at the Jan. 12 meeting, resident Chris Russo of 6430 East Kilkenny told the Planning and Zoning Commission he was concerned about apparent pressure on Commissioner Joe Colosimo over a prior gravel-pit rezoning.…

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