City of Cottonwood, Arizona

06/18/2026

Join The Verde Valley Humane Society as we celebrate the official opening of their new Adoption Park! 🐾

A space designed to help dogs meet families, play, and shine outside the kennel environment 💛

✂️ Adoption Park Ribbon Cutting
📅 Tuesday, June 30th
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 1520 W. Mingus Ave, Cottonwood

You’re invited! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate the official opening of our new Adoption Park! 🐾

A space designed to help our dogs meet families, play, and shine outside the kennel environment 💛

✂️ Adoption Park Ribbon Cutting
📅 Tuesday, June 30th
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 1520 W. Mingus Ave, Cottonwood

Enjoy lemonade, cookies, and take home a special souvenir as you celebrate with us!

A big thank you to our generous sponsors Smelter Town Brewery and ACE Hardware Verde Valley for helping make this possible 🙌

We can’t wait to see you there!

06/15/2026

The City of Cottonwood administrative offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

06/11/2026

REMINDER: The City of Cottonwood invites the public to join us for Coffee Break with Council on June 11, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Clubhouse (805 North Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326). Enjoy free coffee and snacks while discussing important community topics.

The June 11th event will provide members of the public an opportunity to learn about the newly launched Old Town Master Plan. We will discuss how this initiative will advance Old Town’s vitality and ensure continued accessibility and vibrancy.

City Council members and city staff will be available to answer questions, hear your thoughts, and engage in meaningful conversation.

This event is free and open to the public. Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and be part of the discussion! Please follow the City of Cottonwood’s official page (facebook.com/CityOfCottonwoodAZ) or Instagram (instagram.com/cityofcottonwoodaz) for any updates.

For more information, please contact Tami Mayes, City Clerk, at 928-634-5526.

The City of Cottonwood invites the public to join us for Coffee Break with Council on June 11, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Clubhouse (805 North Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326). Enjoy free coffee and snacks while discussing important community topics.

The June 11th event will provide members of the public an opportunity to learn about the newly launched Old Town Master Plan. We will discuss how this initiative will advance Old Town’s vitality and ensure continued accessibility and vibrancy.

City Council members and city staff will be available to answer questions, hear your thoughts, and engage in meaningful conversation.

This event is free and open to the public. Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and be part of the discussion! Please follow the City of Cottonwood’s official page (facebook.com/CityOfCottonwoodAZ) or Instagram (instagram.com/cityofcottonwoodaz) for any updates.

For more information, please contact Tami Mayes, City Clerk, at 928-634-5526.

06/10/2026

NOTICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING CANCELLATION

06/10/2026

The City of Cottonwood invites the public to join us for Coffee Break with Council on June 11, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Clubhouse (805 North Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326). Enjoy free coffee and snacks while discussing important community topics.

The June 11th event will provide members of the public an opportunity to learn about the newly launched Old Town Master Plan. We will discuss how this initiative will advance Old Town’s vitality and ensure continued accessibility and vibrancy.

City Council members and city staff will be available to answer questions, hear your thoughts, and engage in meaningful conversation.

This event is free and open to the public. Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and be part of the discussion! Please follow the City of Cottonwood’s official page (facebook.com/CityOfCottonwoodAZ) or Instagram (instagram.com/cityofcottonwoodaz) for any updates.

For more information, please contact Tami Mayes, City Clerk, at 928-634-5526.

06/10/2026

REMINDER: The City of Cottonwood will host its bi-annual Spring Clean-Up event at the Cottonwood Transfer Station from Thursday, June 11 through Saturday, June 13. The event will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This free event is available to all City of Cottonwood residents with proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. For additional information, please contact the City of Cottonwood Public Works Department at (928) 634-8033.

For safety, residents must wear high-visibility safety vests while unloading materials at the transfer station. The Cottonwood Transfer Station will remain open to non-residents during normal business hours, with standard fees applying.

The City of Cottonwood will host its bi-annual Spring Clean-Up event at the Cottonwood Transfer Station from Thursday, June 11 through Saturday, June 13. The event will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This free event is available to all City of Cottonwood residents with proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. For additional information, please contact the City of Cottonwood Public Works Department at (928) 634-8033.

For safety, residents must wear high-visibility safety vests while unloading materials at the transfer station. The Cottonwood Transfer Station will remain open to non-residents during normal business hours, with standard fees applying.

06/09/2026

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

The Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a meeting on Monday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers - Riverfront, 1083 E. Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.

The following items are scheduled for New Business:

• CUP-26-003; Conditional Use Permit to allow for an earthen material processing and storage facility, located in the northern portion of 4414 S. State Route 260.

• DR-26-008; Design Review for an earthen material processing and storage facility, located in the northern portion of 4414 S. State Route 260.

For additional project information or questions, contact Planner Conner Bustamante (928)634-5505 x3322.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend or send comments to the Community Development Director by noon on Friday, June 13, 2026. A verbal comment period will be provided during each hearing item. The Chair may impose a time limit on each speaker.

An agenda item may be heard at the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting due to the unexpected cancellation of this meeting or removal of the item from the agenda. Material relating to the above is available for review from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Community Development Department, 111 North Main Street in Cottonwood, (928) 634-5505.

06/09/2026

The Arizona Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, June 16, to hear directly from Arizonans across the state about their transportation challenges and needs. The meeting is part of the Next Move Arizona statewide listening tour to develop a shared vision for the state’s transportation system that safely connects people and empowers the economy.

To register for the meeting, which will begin at 6 p.m., please visit azdot.gov/Listening

The session will feature remarks by ADOT Director Jennifer Toth, followed by an interactive session to gather feedback on transportation issues and priorities and a demonstration of an online mapping tool to provide location-specific comments.

“We have visited locations around the state with a goal of strengthening the connection between our transportation system and the communities it serves,” Toth said. “This interactive virtual session is a chance for us to hear from those we may not get to see in person.”

Those unable to join the meeting can provide input by completing a short survey and commenting on an interactive map at nextmoveaz.com

Arizona is growing and we want your input!

As part of our Next Move Arizona statewide listening tour, we're hosting a virtual public meeting to hear about your transportation challenges and needs.

📆Tuesday, June 16
🕝6 p.m.
🔗Register now: nextmoveaz.com

The session will feature remarks by ADOT Director Jennifer Toth, followed by an interactive session to gather feedback on transportation issues and priorities and a demonstration of an online mapping tool to provide location-specific comments.

“We have visited locations around the state with a goal of strengthening the connection between our transportation system and the communities it serves,” Toth said. “This interactive virtual session is a chance for us to hear from those we may not get to see in person.”

Can’t make the meeting? You can still participate anytime through the online survey and commenting on an interactive map.

The Next Move Arizona listening tour launched in late 2025 and is scheduled to continue through July. To date, the tour has included approximately 60 in-person listening sessions throughout the state with cities and towns, tribal nations, regional planning organizations and community organizations, as well as Next Move Arizona booths at 14 community events.

06/09/2026

The June 2026 issue of The Cottonwood Snapshot is now available! Visit https://mailchi.mp/cottonwoodaz/cottonwoodsnapshot if you would like to subscribe to our newsletter or view past issues.

The Cottonwood Snapshot is the City of Cottonwood’s monthly newsletter designed to keep residents informed and connected through council highlights, local events, department updates, and other important community information.

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