Prescott Valley leaders tout growth, water projects and new trails at State of the Town
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Town leaders and the Chamber highlighted Prescott Valley's recent infrastructure gains — Jasper Parkway, park upgrades and a nearly 26-mile multimodal 'Lhasa Loop' — and emphasized water conservation, a stormwater recharge pilot dedicated to aquifer replenishment, and continued focus on traffic safety.
Prescott Valley officials and business leaders used the Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Town gathering to present a picture of continued growth and investments in infrastructure, water stewardship and public safety.
The Chamber’s chief executive, Steve Bracetti, opened the event with a theme he repeated throughout the program: "Together, PV is in motion," calling for sustained collaboration among businesses, town government and nonprofits to guide responsible growth.
In remarks summarized by the mayor, the town said it is incorporating wildlife-corridor priorities into zoning and regional planning, including collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation and Arizona Game and Fish. The mayor described a stormwater recharge pilot in the North End of Prescott Valley that uses enhanced urban runoff techniques "to put water back into the ground," and said the town intends for 100% of that project’s yield to be dedicated to replenishing the aquifer rather than to support future development.
Officials also pointed to recent and planned transportation and recreation investments: the opening of Jasper Parkway to improve access to neighborhoods and businesses, and a proposed Lhasa Loop, described as a nearly 26-mile multimodal pathway intended to encircle the town and connect neighborhoods. Antelope Park received a major upgrade this year, including the town’s first fully rubberized ADA-accessible playground.
Public safety was presented as a priority tied to these changes. The mayor said the town’s proactive traffic enforcement unit conducted more than 11,000 traffic stops over the past 12 months and credited department efforts with a reported 22% reduction in serious crime and a 3% reduction in overall traffic crashes during that period.
Town leaders framed these efforts as part of long-range planning and regular updates to the town code and master plan to balance growth with natural resource stewardship.
The event closed with the Chamber thanking organizers and reiterating a call to action to continue building community partnerships and investment.