Council member questions Sandy Griffiths' nomination to Recreation Facility Advisory Committee

The Prescott Valley Town Council meeting on March 13, 2025, featured significant discussions regarding the nomination of Sandy Griffiths to the Citizen Recreation Facility Advisory Committee. Concerns were raised about potential conflicts of interest due to Griffiths' dual roles as chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee and Executive Director of the Yavapai County Contractors Association (YCCA).

A resident expressed apprehension that Griffiths' involvement could lead to undue influence and redundancy within the advisory committee. The resident highlighted that Griffiths' background with the YCCA, which focuses on promoting the construction industry rather than community needs, could compromise the committee's objective of addressing local recreational needs. They argued that Griffiths' contributions to the Planning and Zoning Commission have not been substantial and often pertain to building department issues rather than planning and zoning matters.

The resident urged the council to reconsider Griffiths' nomination, suggesting that her commitment to advancing projects without regard for public concern does not align with the advisory committee's mission to identify and fulfill community needs. They proposed that Cindy Griffith be removed from consideration for the committee.

The meeting underscored the importance of ensuring that advisory committee members are aligned with the community's interests and capable of contributing meaningfully to the discussions and decisions regarding recreational facilities in Prescott Valley. The council will need to weigh these concerns as they move forward with the nomination process.