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Downtown Prescott Arizona

Cathey Rusing
Prescott Mayor-Elect

 
 
⭐ Commitment    ⭐ Community
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⭐ Common Sense
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Hello, I am Cathey Rusing.

I served as a Member of your City Council, from November 2019 until April 2nd, 2025, when I resigned to become a candidate for Mayor of Prescott.  In the City's Primary Election on August 5th, 2025, I was elected as YOUR NEXT MAYOR.   I'll be sworn in on November 18th, 2025.

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THANK YOU, PRESCOTT !!

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  • In the remainder of this page below, learn why Prescott's General Election on November 4th is very important, and what my priorities will be as your Mayor,

  • On the "ABOUT CATHEY" page, read about my background, vision, and commitments to you.

  • On the "ACHIEVEMENTS" page, learn about my achievements on City Council.

IMPORTANT:  PRESCOTT'S ELECTION THIS YEAR IS NOT OVER !! 

First, a big "thank you" to all of you who voted for me in Prescott's August 5th Primary Election.  You put your faith in me.  I will work hard to serve all the people of Prescott and to protect those things that make Prescott special.

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In Prescott's Primary Election I supported two candidates for City Council, Jim Garing and Mary Frederickson.  Jim and Mary were the biggest vote getters, but narrowly missed the number required to win their seats at that time, and must go on to the General Election this November 4th.


I'm now asking you to vote for  Jim Garing and Mary Frederickson for City Council, in the General Election on November 4th.  Their priorities align well with my own (see the section below), and together we can work toward a better future for Prescott. 

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The November 4th General Election will again be by mail and ballot box dropoff.  Ballots will be mailed out on October 8th.

Please watch for your ballot!

 

Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors about me,  Jim Garing, and Mary Frederickson.  Ask them to vote for Jim & Mary.  Let them know that we three along with others on Council wilI put your best interests first.

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Please consider scheduling a 'meet & greet' for your family, friends, and neighbors to meet the three of us.  Contact me at CatheyRusing@gmail.com.

 

Please consider making a donation to Jim and/or Mary, to help them get the word out.  You can donate securely on their websites, at https://www.garingjim.org and https://www.mary4prescott.org, respectively.

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If you would like yard signs for Jim & Mary, go to their websites for contact info (see above), or contact Tom Rusing at 928.713.3736.

MY PRIORITIES AS MAYOR
Water

Protect our water supply, our water quality, and the flow of the Upper Verde River.  Complete work on the Long Term Water Management Plan For Prescott.  Work with our neighboring communities towards a Long Term Regional Water Management Plan, and work at the state level on creating Rural Water Management Districts.

Well Planned and Well Managed Growth

I'll work for growth, that

  • preserves Prescott's values, heritage and natural beauty,

  • protects our water, wildlife, and open spaces,

  • avoids mass grading, destruction of hillsides & hilltops, and urban sprawl & overdevelopment.

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Public Safety

I helped spearhead the effort to get Prop 478 passed which will provide needed funding for new fire stations, police, fire, EMT and dispatch personnel. And I will continue to make sure these needed improvements move forward and that the funds are used as the voters intended.

Infrastructure

It is critical that the city maintain its current infrastructure and plan for future needs. This includes water,  sewer, roads, traffic management and public safety. I will work with the council, our city manager and staff to be sure we meet these priorities.

Open Space and Environment

The citizens of Prescott have repeatedly shown that they value our natural open space. It is important to the health and welfare of our citizens, ecotourism and our economy. I support the mission and goals of Save the Dells.  They have endorsed me in each of my previous campaigns for City Council, and for Mayor.

Economic Development

I strongly support economic development but not at ANY cost. It must:

  • respect our values and add value to our community

  • protect the quantity and quality of our water

  • protect our environment

  • provide good jobs for young working families

  • help us work towards the goal of availability of workforce/affordable housing, with a diversity of options and exploring private-public partnerships

Fiscal Responsibility

I believe that a well managed government organization must budget wisely according to its most important needs and provided services.  Then it must use its resources efficiently to meet those needs and provide those services within budget.

Truth, Integrity, and Transparency

These characteristics are important in elected officials. I have never taken campaign contributions from developers because it is conflict of interest. I believe in more public input not less. I supported the return of the "Call to the Public", which gives citizens a way to voice their concerns. You will always know where I stand on an issue.

Rodeo and Western Heritage

I have always been a supporter of the rodeo, of keeping it at its current location and making the needed improvements, but not significant expansion.  The rodeo, our Western Heritage, our historic downtown and courthouse plaza are all part of what makes Prescott special.

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