Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Thursday, May 1st, 2025.Today marks the beginning of the 2025 Road Repair and Street Safety Project in Flagstaff. The City is kicking off Phase 1 of this initiative, which will address numerous roads around town. Drivers should expect some delays and plan their routes accordingly as crews get to work improving our local infrastructure.In other city news, Flagstaff will be joining communities across Arizona and the nation in May Day demonstrations today. The protest, organized by the 50501 Movement, is scheduled to take place at City Hall. This is part of a broader national action that includes labor unions and pro-labor groups throughout the state.Speaking of community events, if you're looking to reduce waste and give some of your older items new life, mark your calendar for this Saturday, May 3rd. The City's Sustainability Office is hosting a Fix-It Clinic where you can bring items that need repair rather than tossing them in the landfill. This follows last weekend's successful Drop-Off Day that helped residents responsibly dispose of unwanted items.For those interested in shaping our city's future appearance, the City of Flagstaff is currently seeking community feedback on the Milton Underpass aesthetics. This is your chance to help enhance this important gateway to downtown through community-informed design, so be sure to share your thoughts.Water conservation remains a priority as the City continues its Water Awareness initiatives. Though April's official Water Awareness Month is ending, the Flagstaff Water Conservation team continues to provide resources to help residents and businesses save water.Electric vehicle owners should note that the City is proposing new rates and fees related to EV charging stations. If you're an electric vehicle driver or considering becoming one, you might want to review these proposed changes.Also worth noting for property owners, the City has issued a notice of a possible primary property tax levy increase for the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget.This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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