Tag: Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3)

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Greater Observatory Mesa Trails Plan at Council This Tuesday

by Community Contributor • May 12, 2025 • Comments Off

The City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space division is presenting the Greater Observatory Mesa Area Trail Plan to City Council this Tuesday in preparation for a future request to adopt the trail plan for implementation.

According to the Council’s agenda, the meeting will provide the City Council an understanding of the trail plan, and offer the opportunity to provide feedback on the plan in preparation for a future request to adopt the trail plan for implementation by the City via resolution.

Tuesday, May 13 City Council Work Session, starting at 3:00 pm

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) Action Alert — Regional Plan Open Houses Next Week

by Community Contributor • April 8, 2025 • Comments Off

The 60-day public review of the Draft Regional Plan in late 2024 generated over 2,000 comments and led to substantial revisions to the Plan. The review revealed some important topics and issues that merit additional input from the community to guide the next steps of revising the plan.

Join City staff at one of the two Open Houses next week to learn about the public’s comments and discuss how the Plan has been revised. The community also can provide feedback via the public survey (see below), and learn about the next steps for adoption of the Regional Plan. The Open Houses will take place at the following dates and locations:

Tuesday, April 15: 5:30-7:30 pm at the Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth St.

Thursday, April 17: 5:30-7:30 pm at the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff, 301 S. Paseo Del Flag

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Coffee Conversations with F3’s Executive Director on April 2

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2025 • Comments Off

Come and engage directly with F3’s Executive Director at F3’s monthly Coffee Conversations. Share your concerns, questions, and ideas about Flagstaff issues while meeting others who want to get involved with issues in Flagstaff.

The April Coffee Conversation will take place on Wednesday April 2nd at Campus Coffee Bean from 9:00-10:00 am.

The May Coffee Conversation will take place on the first Thursday of the month, May 8th. This will allow those who have not been able to attend the Wednesday meetings to join these conversations. More details on the location will be forthcoming.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) to present Coffee with F3’s Executive Director on March 5

by Community Contributor • March 1, 2025 • Comments Off

Come join the lively ‘Coffee with the Executive Director’ gatherings on the first Wednesday of every month. Tell me about your concerns, ask me questions, and I’ll update you on the issues on which I’m working.

Join me tomorrow, March 5, from 9:00-10:00 am at Mayan Winds Coffee Emporium, 2144 N. 4th Street located in the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center behind Fratelli’s Pizza.

This month I have updates on the next steps for Regional Land Use Plan among other issues.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) Action Alert — Flagstaff Needs a Diversity of Housing Types

by Community Contributor • February 27, 2025 • Comments Off

What kind of housing do we need in the City of Flagstaff? There is almost universal agreement that we are desperately in need of housing that year-round residents from all walks of life can afford.

But though the demand for housing serving a spectrum of needs is great, most developments to date have been high-end student and luxury housing.

This month, the City Council is facing a request for another student housing project. It’s one we’ve seen before, the controversial but previously approved 2018 Mill Town project across from Target. The developer wants to submit a new plan but under an old code. But the new plan will remain a student housing project, consisting mostly of four-and-five-bedroom apartments to be shared by students.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — The Draft Regional Plan 2045

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2025 • Comments Off

F3 has paid close attention to the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 because it will greatly impact the way Flagstaff will develop in the next twenty years. The plan is a policy guide for land use and development decisions and should be the vision for the shape and character of the community.

This newsletter summarizes our concerns. Here is a quick overview:

We are concerned that the plan is almost singularly focused on an increase in housing density. While we see the need to address the housing crisis, density alone is not enough. It must be paired with the values that make a community a community such as open space, public space, and community character.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Today is Giving Tuesday!

by Community Contributor • December 3, 2024 • Comments Off

Giving Tuesday is a global annual celebration of generosity that takes place each year.

By making a gift to Friends of Flagstaff’s Future today, you will help us to achieve a sustainable, just, and thriving Flagstaff.

Every contribution, no matter the size, has a tangible impact on our work. You can make a donation today at https://www.rfr.bz/f525c1d

We appreciate your support!

Michele James

Executive Director

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Coffee with F3’s Executive Director on Nov. 5

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2024 • Comments Off

Join me on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00-10:00 am at a local coffee shop. Tomorrow, I’ll be at Mayan Winds Coffee Emporium located in the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center, 2144 N Fourth St.

There’s a lot to talk about! This month we can discuss local election results, the Draft Regional Plan and your chance to provide comments as well as attend multiple city-led thematic workshops scheduled next week, zoning code amendments, and F3’s newly announced program, “The Flagstaff Economy for the Good Project.”

Looking forward to talking with you!

Michele James

Executive Director

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Flagstaff’s Draft Regional Plan Open For a 60-day Public Review

by Community Contributor • November 1, 2024 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan is an important policy guide for the Flagstaff Region: this region includes the City of Flagstaff and nearby county communities including Kachina, Mountainaire, Doney Park, and Bellemont. The Draft Regional Plan envisions the year 2045 and outlines the community vision for growth, housing, transportation, the economy, climate action, natural resources, open space, parks, water management, energy, and infrastructure.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Bidding Begins Today for F3’s Native American Art Auction

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2024 • Comments Off

F3’s Native American Art Auction begins online today! This is an important fundraiser for F3. Now is the time to bid on the many beautiful Native American rugs, baskets, pottery, jewelry, and paintings donated to F3 by Martha Blue and Oliver (Ollie) W. Johnson. Access the auction here: https://onlinefundraiser.events/F3NativeAmericanArtAuction.

F3 would appreciate if you would forward this email to your friends and neighbors. Thank you!

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Important Voting Information and F3’s Guide

by Community Contributor • October 10, 2024 • Comments Off

F3 believes strongly in civic engagement and we hold the vision that community members should participate fully at every level of decision-making. F3’s strives to provide voters with information to assist in making decisions regarding our local elections by providing our Candidate Questionnaires for City Council and, new this year, the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) School Board.

F3 has also produced our election year “Voter’s Guide to State and Local Propositions 2024.” This Guide will assist voters in understanding the three city and county propositions on the ballot, as well as the 13 state propositions.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) City Council Candidate Election Forum is This Monday the 23rd at 6:00

by Community Contributor • September 23, 2024 • Comments Off

Don’t miss your chance to ask questions of and evaluate the six city council candidates who will appear on Flagstaff’s November ballot. There are three open seats to be filled on council during this fall election.

F3’s unique speed-dating format will allow Flagstaff voters to meet each candidate while seated with a small group. We’ve worked to provide a quiet environment in which to interact with each candidate by securing nearby classrooms located a short walk from the Commons. Each small group of participants will be physically separated and able to concentrate and hear the interactions with each candidate as they rotate between classrooms.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) Voter Guide to State and Local Propositions is Now Available!

by Community Contributor • September 17, 2024 • Comments Off

F3 has closely examined the 16 propositions that will appear on Flagstaff’s General Election ballot this fall. This includes 13 State, one County, and two City propositions.

Below is the visual summary of F3’s recommendations.

An explanation of each of the propositions and the reasoning for our recommendations can be found by clicking on the image below or by going to our website.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — F3’s City Council Candidate Questionnaire Now Available

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2024 • Comments Off

All six candidates named on the November general election ballot have answered the questions posed by F3 in our City Council Candidate Questionnaire. Flagstaff voter’s will decide who among the candidates will fill three open seats on City Council.

Eight questions addressing local issues and concernswere crafted by F3’s Board and Director. The candidates were asked to keep their replies to 150 words or less. We thank those who provided us with potential questions for the candidates.

There are many more questions to be asked of the council candidates and we encourage you to attend F3’s upcoming City Council Candidate Forum on September 23 (see below for details) and ask your questions.

View the candidate’s answers here:

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Alert: Coconino County Recorder Candidate Debate Tuesday, Aug. 27

by Community Contributor • August 27, 2024 • Comments Off

F3 has just learned that Arizona Clean Elections Commissionhas organized a debate between Coconino County’s two candidates for the position of Recorder: Aubrey Sondereggerand Bob Thorpe. The candidates will be on the November 2024 General Election ballot.

The County Recorder is responsible for voter registration, early voting, as well as processing and maintaining voter registration records, among other tasks. The Recorder serves a four-year term.

The debate will be broadcast virtually on Tuesday, August 27 starting at 6:00 pm on YouTube. This debate can be accessed live here. Write-in questions to the candidates can be emailed to debates@azcleanelections.gov, sent by text to 408-302-1810, or by calling 480-937-1253 in real time during the debate.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) F3 Opposes the Pinyon Plain Mine

by Community Contributor • August 23, 2024 • Comments Off

F3 supports the sovereignty of indigenous tribes and peoples and believes the wishes of Indigenous peoples to close the Pinyon Plain Mine should be honored.

The Havasupai tribe have stated that uranium mining near the Grand Canyon poses real dangers to groundwater in the region. There is a risk of contamination of the ecologically important seeps and springs in the Grand Canyon area, including the Havasupai sole source of water. F3 supports Attorney General Mayes’ demand for an updated Environmental Impact Statement.

F3 also supports the Navajo and Hopi tribes in their efforts to stop the hauling of uranium ore through tribal lands.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Send F3 Your Questions for City Council Candidates!

by Community Contributor • July 29, 2024 • Comments Off

As we do every two years, F3 is preparing our Flagstaff City Council Candidate Questionnaire. F3’s questionnaire will include up to 10 questions designed to provide insight into the values, knowledge, and opinions of the candidates relevant to their potential positions as future city council members.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — New Member Drive: It’s Time to Join F-cubed!

by Community Contributor • July 10, 2024 • Comments Off

Dear Friend of Flagstaff,

A thriving democracy needs organized people and organized funding. When you become a member of Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3), you can contribute to both. The F3 Board of Directors invites you to join our local grassroots nonprofit.

We are a multi-issue organization whose mission is to achieve a sustainable, just, and thriving Flagstaff through community education, engagement, and advocacy.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — An Update on F3’s Spring and Summer Work

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2024 • Comments Off

It’s been a busy spring and beginning of summer here at F3! Below are short updates on some of the issues on which we have been working.

The city’s proposal to allow housing on lands zoned “Public Facility”
F3 did a deep dive into the city’s proposal to allow housing on lands zoned “Public Facility.” After many conversations with city staff and careful consideration over nearly two months, F3 decided to support the zoning code amendment because the city included the requirement for any development proposal to go through the Conditional Use Permit process. Read our final letter to Council on March 14 for more information.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Reminder: Coffee with F3’s Executive Director Tomorrow June 5!

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2024 • Comments Off

Coffee With F3’s Director, Wednesday, June 5th 9:00-10:00 am at Campus Coffee Bean, 1800 S. Milton #24

F3 wants to engage with you one-on-one. We want to hear your concerns, questions, and ideas about Flagstaff issues that are important to you.

Do you want to know more about the proposed increases in our water and wastewater rates and the upcoming public hearing on June 18? Or what’s going on with the revision process for Flagstaff’s Regional Plan? What has the Community Engagement Coalition for Energy Retrofits been up to this year? We can talk about anything and everything in which F3 is involved!

Arizona Gives Day — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3)

by Community Contributor • April 2, 2024 • Comments Off

Your donation will help ensure that we can continue our work to achieve a sustainable, just, and thriving Flagstaff through community education, engagement, and advocacy.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Tell Coucil Not to Amend Our Carbon Neutrality Plan

by Community Contributor • March 25, 2024 • Comments Off

A local group, Flagstaff First (FF), has petitioned Council to amend the Flagstaff’s Carbon Neutrality Plan (CNP) to prioritize fire, flood and drought. Many community members told the Council in December and January to not amend the Plan. We need to speak again this Tuesday because FF’s petition is scheduled to be formally considered by City Council this Tuesday, March 26. Council will be deciding whether to or not to amend the CNP.

The community needs to respond to this threat by sending emails to City Council and/or speaking at the Council meeting this Tuesday and asking council members to reject the action requested in the FF petition.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3)’s Position on Proposed Zoning Code Amendment

by Community Contributor • March 19, 2024 • Comments Off

On Tuesday, March 19th, the Flagstaff City Council will consider a proposed zoning code amendment to allow residential dwellings on lands zoned as “Public Facility.”

We would like to share with you the letter that F3 sent last week to city council members and staff regarding our concerns with the proposed amendment and our support for the addition of a Conditional Use Permit requirement.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Flagstaff’s Regional Plan 2045

by Community Contributor • March 1, 2024 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff’s Regional Plan is a vision for the future of our community. It is a policy guide and serves as the general plan for the city as mandated by state law. The Regional Plan addresses a range of topics and outlines current conditions, the community’s vision for the future, and a series of goals and policies that will bring us to realization of this future vision.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — An Invitation to the Flagstaff Community

by Community Contributor • December 18, 2023 • Comments Off

We’re very pleased with the outcome of the vote on Proposition 480 where 73% of voters chose to overturn the NAH request to rezone 98 acres near Ft. Tuthill for a new hospital. F3, in coalition with others, helped make this happen. We gathered signatures to ensure the referendum was placed on the ballot, we worked to educate the community about the choices posed and the consequences of the vote. Flagstaff spoke loud and clear and in a non-partisan manner against a new hospital and wellness village on the edge of town.

With the rejection of 480, Flagstaff is now provided with a great opportunity! We can now start a true community discussion about the healthcare needs in Northern Arizona. Here’s what F3 believes must happen now:

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Support F3’s End-of-Year Appeal

by Community Contributor • December 7, 2023 • Comments Off

As 2023 draws to a close, we hope you will
make a donation in support of the work we
have done this year and will continue in 2024.

F3’s Community Impact!

*F3 brought citizens’ questions & concerns about the
hospital move to the City beginning in February. F3
joined the no campaign & is a big reason why Prop 480
was voted down by 72% of the voters!

*F3’s 2023 Voter Guide to the City’s Propositions
played a significant role in educating residents of the
meaning & impact of the 19 Charter amendments.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Action Alert: Please Attend Regional Plan Scenario Choosing Workshop on Dec. 2

by Community Contributor • December 1, 2023 • Comments Off

Important: Please Attend Regional Plan 2045 Scenario Choosing Workshop Open House this Saturday, Dec. 2, 9:00-11:00 am at Flagstaff High School Commons

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Become a F3 Member in 2023!

by Community Contributor • November 1, 2023 • Comments Off

The Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) Board of Directors invites you to become a member of our local grass-roots nonprofit. If you are already a member, we hope you will pass this letter on to friends who you believe may be interested in supporting F3’s work.

F3 is a grassroots, multi-issue organization whose mission is to achieve a sustainable, just, and thriving Flagstaff through community education, engagement, and advocacy.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Action Alert: It’s Time to Vote & How You Can Help

by Community Contributor • October 23, 2023 • Comments Off

View this email in your browser ACTION ALERT! Help F3: Contact 10 of Your Friends & Return Your Ballot We could really use your help in the next few days. NAH is outspending the No on 480 campaign by hundreds…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — F3’s VOTER GUIDE to Flagstaff Propositions: November 2023 Special Election

by Community Contributor • October 5, 2023 • Comments Off

Flagstaff’s Special Election is November 7, 2023. This is a Ballot-by-Mail Election and there will be no polling places on Election Day. All registered voters in the City of Flagstaff will automatically receive a ballot in the mail approximately three weeks prior to election day. You are able to check your voting status here.

F3 has thoroughly reviewed the 20 propositions that will be on the ballot and we have created a Voter Guide to this year’s election. The summary of the Voter Guide is available in graphic form below. A description of the propositions, accompanied by F3’s reasoning for our voting recommendations, are provided on our website.

Nineteen of the propositions on the ballot are proposed amendments to the City of Flagstaff Charter. The City Charter is the basic law of a city as established by a majority of voters. The Charter defines the powers and functions of the city and serves as the foundation of government for the city.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Coalition for Energy Retrofits & Remembering Jack Welch

by Community Contributor • August 30, 2023 • Comments Off

The City Sustainability Office will soon be launching the Flagstaff Home Energy Retrofit Program with a substantial grant award. The program provides home energy retrofits to low income residents, helping them reduce energy costs, increase the comfort of their homes, strengthen community participation towards greater climate resilience, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to our community’s Carbon Neutrality Plan.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) Supports a NO Vote on the NAH Rezoning Referendum

by Community Contributor • July 24, 2023 • Comments Off

View this email in your browser Communication Issue #31, July 22, 2023 F3 Supports a NO Vote on the NAH Rezoning Referendum Update on the Referendum Process Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) in coalition with Flagstaff Community First…

F3’s 2022 Accomplishments — Thanks for Your Support!

by Community Contributor • December 20, 2022 • Comments Off

F3 continues to be a powerful force in the decision-making processes in our community. This year we have worked closely with city staff, council members, and community organizations to advocate for decisions and policies that align with F3’s eight Focus Areas. F3 grew in size to over 500 members and we grew in financial stability as well. We are thankful to our members for their support and for their devotion to making Flagstaff a place of community and heart.

In This Issue:
Accomplishments 2022
Looking Ahead to 2023: The Year of Regional Plan Planning!
Join F3’s Council Watch Climate Action Team!
Consider a Year-end Donation

You’re Invited to F3’s Annual Meeting Sunday Oct. 16th

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2022 • Comments Off

Join Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) at our Annual Meeting and Potluck.

Sunday October 16th, 3:00-5:00 pm
Outside at Riordan Mansion’s Veranda
409 W Riordan Rd.
Parking available at the Riordan State Park or
paid parking in the adjacent NAU parking garage

At the meeting you’ll learn about F3’s work this year as well as important issues on which we’ll be focusing in 2023. You’ll meet F3’s Executive Director, F3 Board members, and lots of community members.

We’ll have live music and a potluck. You’re welcome to bring a dish or desert to share, or come without one.

RSVP with a quick email and let us know your name and how many will be attending. You’re welcome to bring a friend!

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Lone Tree Overpass, the Housing Plan, and More

by Community Contributor • March 16, 2022 • Comments Off

In This Issue:

Lone Tree Overpass – Butler Intersection
Final Housing Plan
Citizen Bond Committee
E-Qual Online Signature Collection for Election Candidates
Open Call for Candidate Questions
Looking for Volunteers for F3’s Election Committee
McMillan Mesa Community Celebration April 9
Contribute to F3 on AZ Gives Day April 5-6

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Flagstaff’s Active Transportation Master Plan meetings on Sept. 29, Oct. 7, 16, 19

by Community Contributor • September 23, 2021 • Comments Off

View this email in your browser Provide Input on Flagstaff’s Active Transportation Master Plan Help guide the City to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment in Flagstaff The City of Flagstaff has released the draft Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP)…

Bilingual report: Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to present 2014 City Council Campaign Forum on July 24

by AmigosNAZ.com • July 21, 2014 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) will present a forum for City Council and Mayoral Candidates at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at Flagstaff High School, 400 W. Elm Ave., Flagstaff. The forum will give voters an opportunity to get to know…