Clarkdale Arizona is Arizona’s original planned community. Located in the Verde Valley, it is 30 minutes from Sedona. The small town of about 4,000 people, originally a mining town now offers attractions like a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad, the Arizona Copper Art Museum, the Tuzigoot National Monument (which holds “the ruins of an ancient Sinagua Indian pueblo,”) and wineries; Bodega Pierce, Chateau Tumbleweed, and the Southwest Wine Center.
Marney Babbitt-Pierce was born and raised in Flagstaff. Her maternal great grandfather was the Superintendent of the Clarkdale Smelter. She would like to help the town grow and thrive as a new councilperson in January 2021.
Currently, the chairperson of the Clarkdale Parks and Recreation Commission, Mrs. Babbitt-Pierce wants to fashion collaborative relationships in strategically developing Clarkdale in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.
Mrs. Babbitt-Pierce graciously took some time to discuss her candidacy and goals if she earns a seat on the Town Council.
The questions and her responses are below.
- Please tell the reader what are at least two qualifications that make you ideal for the Clarkdale Town Council.
“I have the time and energy to represent our community. I have been active in town government, serving on the parks and recreation commission for the past three years. I have completed the Yavapai County Citizens Academy where I gained a greater understanding of the County functions and its leaders.”
- In your opinion, what are three strengths of the Town of Clarkdale?
- “Our community: everyone has chosen to live here and it makes us a wonderful and vibrant community.”
- “Our commitment to the environment, specifically the Verde River.”
- “The opportunities that exist from a small, tight-knit community.”
- In your opinion, what are three areas that warrant improvement in the Town of Clarkdale?
- “Economic development that conserves our water and sustains our community.”
- “Attainable housing.”
- “Balancing the services we provide to the community with town staff capacity.”
- As a councilmember, what are the most important issues that you would want the Clarkdale Town Council and Mayoral staff to address?
- “Recovering from COVID 19.”
- “Economic Development including infrastructure and adding businesses to increase the tax base.”
- What are at least three (one each) plans you would like to implement to make Clarkdale a better place for:
- “Clarkdale’s Residents: Keeping the character of our town in the face of growth and development.”
- “Clarkdale’s Commercial Interests: Supporting existing businesses and bringing in businesses that complement and support those already here.”
- “Clarkdale’s Cultural and Educational Centers: We are very fortunate to have Yavapai College in our community and I look forward to bringing companion businesses to support the colleges’ efforts as well as existing cultural centers like the museums and railroad.”
- Is there anything you would like the voter to know about you that was not addressed in the first five questions?
“My husband Michael Pierce and I have chosen Clarkdale as our home. I am running to ensure a vibrant and thriving community for our growing family and our community.”
For more information on Marney Babbitt-Pierce and her candidacy, please click here for her website and here for her Facebook Page.
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