Cathey Rusing
for Prescott Mayor
⭐ Commitment ⭐ Community
⭐ Common Sense
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 PRESCOTT MAYOR. The City's Primary Election is on August 5th, 2025.
I INVITE YOU TO:
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Watch my video(s), in the "CAMPAIGN NEWS" section below.
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Learn why I am the best choice, in the section just above the footer of this page.
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Read about my background, vision. and commitments to you, on the "ABOUT CATHEY" page.
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Learn about my achievements on City Council and my priorities going forward, on the "ACHIEVEMENTS & PRIORITIES" page.
WHAT YOU COULD DO TO HELP
First, a big "thank you" to all of you who signed my Nominating Petitions. I collected 1009 signatures and am now officially on the ballot for Mayor in the August 5th Primary Election.
Now my campaign gets into full swing and I need your help. I've been a full-time Council Member, and I'll be a full-time Mayor, with new challenges and opportunities to serve you, the people of Prescott. I've been your watchdog and voice on the Council, on the issues that you've shown are important to you.
Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors about me, and let them know that I'm running to protect the things that make Prescott special.
Post your support for me, and the reasons for it, on social media, and refer to this website.
Schedule a 'meet & greet' for your family, friends, and neighbors to meet me. Contact me at CatheyRusing@gmail.com.
Consider making a donation to help me get the word out with advertising material and through various media. You can donate securely online by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of every page. If you'd rather donate by check, contact me at CatheyRusing@gmail.com for the mailing address.
Post one of my campaign signs, available now, at your home or business office. Call Tom Rusing at 928.713.3736, or contact me at CatheyRusing@gmail.com.
CAMPAIGN NEWS
Above, Cathey Rusing gets a signature on her Nominating Petition from a supportive Prescott voter, on the sidewalk by Prescott's historic Courthouse Plaza..
Cathey's Resignation
as Prescott City Council
Member, to Become a
Candidate for Prescott Mayor
When I submitted my Nominating Petitions on April 2nd, I officially became a candidate for Mayor of Prescott and will be on the August Ballot.
It was a bittersweet moment. Arizona is a “resign to run” state, and I had more than a year left of my second term as your City Council Member, so I had to resign from that position when my petitions were submitted. My resignation was effective immediately.
I am grateful to the community, our Mayor and Council, and City staff, for the opportunity to serve as your Council Member for the last 6 years.
The application process for my replacement has closed. Interviews of the finalists followed by a vote of the council will take place at a special workshop meeting on 5/20/25 at 1:30 PM in council chambers. My replacement will be sworn in on 5/27/25 at 3 PM
Thank you.
Cathey Rusing, Candidate for Mayor
Above, on April 2nd, 2025, Cathey Rusing had just filed her Nominating Petitions with Prescott's City Clerk, to officially become a Candidate for Prescott Mayor. At top is Cathey's husband Tom Rusing. At bottom, left to right, are Sarah Siep, City Clerk, Cathey, and Rod Moyer, Cathey's Campaign Committee Treasurer.
WHY IS CATHEY THE BEST CHOICE?
1. Full Time Mayor
Prescott needs and deserves a full time Mayor, not a part time Mayor. Mayoral duties extend beyond the usual 9-5 job. I carefully study the council packets and listen and participate in staff presentations. But then I do my own research, visit the sites, and talk to neighbors and concerned citizens. There are many important events and meetings that take place on weekends, holidays, and after hours. It is vital that Prescott is represented.
2. Airport Protection
I’m a strong supporter of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the Airport, and the Airport Overlay District. I know the importance of protecting the airport's FAA funding and protecting the crash zones from incompatible development, such as schools, day care centers, churches, and homes, which put our citizens at risk. I was Council Liaison to the Airport Advisory Committee.
3. Economic Development
I support Economic Development, but NOT "at any cost". It must respect our values, protect our water and environment, and provide good jobs for young working families. And it must benefit the community. I support our many small businesses and shopping locally.
4. Fiscally Responsible
I will prioritize spending on projects that benefit the community and that the members of the community support. I will stand up and challenge proposed expensive projects that primarily benefit the developer rather than the community. I have been your watchdog on council and will continue to be your advocate as Mayor.
5. Endorsed for Mayor by Save the Dells
I support the positions of Save the Dells, a nonpartisan, local, grassroots organization. Protecting our open spaces and natural beauty is important.
6. Protecting the Quality and Quantity of Our Water
This is one of my key priorities. I am a supporter and member of the science based Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) and its mission of protecting our water and the flow of the Upper Verde River. Water is a precious, finite resource that must be protected and well managed by conservation, Council’s water management policies, and State legislation. I chaired the important Water Issues Subcommittee
7. Fiduciary Responsibility
I believe in putting the best interests of you, the people of Prescott, first. That is why I have never taken campaign contributions from developers, because it could be viewed as a conflict of interest or a compromise of my impartiality. I am not backed by "big money".
8. My Respect for the Rule of Law
Confidential HR internal investigations were stolen and leaked to the public and news outlets in violation of State and Federal law. The Mayor, and 5 of 6 Council Members including me, signed sworn affidavits that we were not the source of the leak, and we passed polygraph tests. I paid for the polygraph test out of my own pocket ($400). My opponent declined to sign the affidavit and refused to take the polygraph test (April 12, 2024, City of Prescott website).
9. My Opponent's Record of Complaints
My opponent filed complaints with the State Attorney General's Office (AG) alleging an "open meeting law" violation by Mayor Goode, Mayor Pro Tem Cantelme, and myself, and also alleged an executive session violation by me. We were all exonerated by the AG (February 21, 2025, City of Prescott website). Nevertheless, his allegations had a very negative impact on working relationships within the Council.