The Prescott City Council is the city’s legislative body. These seven people oversee the operations of city government and set policy by approving programs, appropriating funds, enacting laws and appointing the City Manager and other officers such as the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Judge. Prescott’s Mayor and City Council are elected at large. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council members serve overlapping four-year terms.
City Council activities include responding to your questions, concerns and comments; preparing for Council and committee meetings; and attending civic dedications and fundraisers. City Council members also are called to chair or serve on various citizen committees; represent the city on boards or committees of county, state or intergovernmental associations; and speak to community service organizations, neighborhood associations and the Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting Agendas are posted at both sets of doors at City Hall as well as on our Council Meeting page.
At the April 8, 2025 Voting Meeting, Prescott City Council voted to approve a proposed timeline from the City Clerk’s Office for the acceptance of applications to fill the vacancy of Councilmember Cathey Rusing through November 2027. The application filing period has closed. Council will review applications and make determinations regarding finalists during their Tuesday, May 13 Executive Session. Public Interviews will take place on Tuesday, May 20th at a Special City Council Meeting.
Vision: Prescott is a thriving and scenic community in the heart of Arizona, rooted in western heritage and strong hometown values, where individuals, families and businesses enjoy outdoor adventures, vibrant cultural events, a prosperous economy, and the promise of a bold tomorrow.
Mission: We enhance quality of life as stewards of our natural and built environment and through outstanding city services that engage our community, preserve our past, and ensure a safe and vibrant future.
Fellow Residents of Prescott,
I am honored to share with you the Council’s vision for the future of our beloved community. As stewards of this vibrant city, it is our responsibility to ensure that Prescott continues to thrive and evolve, meeting the needs of our residents while preserving the unique character and spirit that make our city exceptional.
I am pleased to present to you our Strategic Plan, a roadmap that outlines our goals and priorities for the coming years. Developed through collaboration among City Council and staff, this plan reflects our shared aspirations and values.
Our Strategic Plan is more than just a document; it is a commitment to excellence and innovation. It serves as a guide for decision-making and resource allocation, ensuring that we make informed choices that benefit the entire community.
As we embark on this journey together, I invite you to join us in shaping the future of Prescott. Your input and engagement are crucial as we work towards common goals and address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Together, let us build a brighter tomorrow for Prescott, where every resident has the opportunity to thrive, and our city continues to be a place we are proud to call home.
Sincerely,
Dallin Kimble, City Manager
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Cathy Rusing’s bio coming soon.
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Lois was born and raised in New York. After graduation from Hauppauge HS, Lois attended Boston College, where she was active in Student Government, ultimately elected Undergraduate Student Body President. She graduated in ’83 with a BS in Business Administration. Lois is married 31 years to Gary Fruhwirth, and they have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law and a granddaughter. They made their decision to buy land in Prescott in ’08, recognizing Prescott’s culture, values, and quality of life was a perfect fit for their future retirement plans. They relocated from Cincinnati, OH to Prescott in June’18, after their youngest graduated high school.
With a 34-year career at Procter & Gamble as a Supply Chain and Business Development Executive, in both US and Global Operations, Lois relocated 9 times across the US and Puerto Rico. At P&G, she demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, overseeing supply operations worth billions of dollars in US sales (e.g. NA Skin Care, US Walmart/Sams, US Grocery). She was inducted into P&G’s prestigious ‘Magnus Society’ a highly coveted, competitive honor for top Supply Chain global masters. She was recognized as a ‘Top Woman in Grocery’ by Progressive Grocers Magazine, and represented P&G in various Industry Affairs groups, enabling supply chain industry efforts. Proven business skills she brings to Council include strategic planning, budget management, and business development.
As a dedicated community leader, Lois volunteers her time, talents and treasures. A Prescott Citizens Academy graduate, she served on the Prescott Library Board (’20-’22). She volunteered as a weekly classroom volunteer at Lincoln Elementary, working reading, spelling and math with 1st graders (’19-’20). She has been active on several local campaigns and contributes to local charitable and community causes. Lois donates her services annually as a Guest Lecturer at UA’s Eller College of Business on ‘Supply Chain Management’ to over 1,000+ Eller freshmen (’20-current). In Oct’25, Lois graduated from the Dodie Londen Excellence in Public Service Series, an elite leadership program for AZ women. Lois currently serves on the Board of Governors as Secretary for the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation.
Lois is active in Republican party politics, and has served as a Precinct Committeeman, Precinct Captain, State Committeeman, AZ Convention Delegate, and was elected CD2 Member-At-Large on the AZGOP Executive Committee (’23-’24). Lois was elected as County Chairman of the Yavapai County Republican Committee, serving her two-year term (’21-’22) with distinction. She demonstrated how business and organization leadership skills contribute to breakthrough results – setting records in fundraising, candidate donations, organization growth, voter registration advantages and winning local races. Her political experience is invaluable as a councilwoman, as she believes in collaborating with others to find and develop the best ideas and workable solutions for the challenges we face.
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Councilwoman Cantelme has a background in general contracting, real estate investment, historic home renovation and consulting. She has built custom homes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Flagstaff and Prescott. Over the last thirty plus years she has been hired by clients for new builds, renovations, remodels and design services for high end custom and turnkey projects; her business is known for specialized services from inception to completion. In addition to ownership of Keswick Construction & Design, Kilduff, Ltd, Keswick Management LLC, Councilwoman Cantelme is involved in many committees and civic organizations in Prescott and throughout Arizona including: Registrar of Contractors Arizona, City of Phoenix Arts Commission, City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Committee, City of Prescott Homeless Solutions Committee, City of Prescott Economic Advisory Committee, City of Prescott Sober Living Homes Ad Hoc Committee, and the City of Prescott Advisory & Appeals Board.
Her commitment and concern with Prescott’s wellbeing and economic success lead her to be interested in service on Boards & Commissions as well as the City Council. Councilwoman Cantelme desires to enhance, strengthen and preserve Prescott’s history and hometown atmosphere through her tenure on City Council.
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Mary Frederickson’s bio coming soon.
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Jim Garing’s bio coming soon.
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Patrick Grady grew up in Upper Arlington, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. He attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, majoring in history and Russian language. Following marriage to his wife, Leslie, he joined her at Kent State University where she graduated with her education degree, while he received his M.A. and then pursued a Ph.D. program in urban history and urban studies.
It was during that time period that he chose to go into public service. Following work with the cities of Tampa and College Park, Maryland, he moved back home to Columbus for a position with the city’s Development Department. He served in a number of capacities over 20 years, primarily in the area of economic development. In 2000, he was honored to be chosen as the Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Phoenix, where he served for five, very exciting and rewarding years.
Since moving to Arizona, Patrick and Leslie have lived in Phoenix, Cave Creek, Scottsdale and their final home – Prescott! They fell in love with many things here – the vibrant and historic downtown, the music and arts scene and, of course, the surrounding mountains, lakes and creeks. They also love being close to their family, their son and his wife and two granddaughters up in Flagstaff.
His love for this community and his background in public service prompted him to apply for the vacant City Council position in the Spring of 2025. He was sworn in on May 20, 2025, serving until November, 2027.
Patrick is concerned about water, growth, affordable housing, the natural environment and the community’s overall quality of life. He believes in collaboration, pragmatic solutions and a non-partisan approach to problem-solving.
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Jay Ruby’s bio coming soon.
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Ted Gambogi’s parents lived in Mantua New Jersey so when it came time for him to be born, they left the farmland of South Jersey drove across the Ben Franklin bridge to Osteopathic Hospital in Philadelphia where he was born.
After graduation from Gloucester Catholic, he enrolled in Rutgers University worked his way through as a heavy equipment mechanic and graduated with degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Economics.
With little market for Aerospace Engineers, he applied his mechanical experience and joined Caterpillar in Peoria Illinois.
Eleven months later he moved to his first rep assignment in Albuquerque covering New Mexico, Colorado, and West Texas.
His next assignment was Kuala Lumpur Malaysia covering Malaysia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.
On his way back to Peoria Illinois he visited China for two weeks during the reign of Deng Xiaoping when China was mostly primitive.
Working for Caterpillar took him where the work was and that meant spending lots of time deep in the jungles of Borneo by means of SUVs, helicopter, and river boats.
Ted also held positions as VP of Maritz Market research, and VP of sales and marketing at Shepherd Machinery.
Ted later returned to Asia in an assignment as Sales and Marketing manager for Caterpillar in Singapore covering Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, India, Korea, and China.
It was there that he met the Caterpillar office manager in Bangkok Thailand Tippawan Chaitrakulseri who is now Tik Gambogi and has been so for over fifteen years.
Upon coming to Prescott in March of 2013 Ted joined Prescott Senior softball, the Masonic Lodge and Rotary.
Ted is a AZGFD Hunter Education Instructor.
He serves as VP of the James Family YMCA and works out there daily.
Ted has completed ten marathons, one on the tail end of an Ironman Triathlon.
He’s served as Vice-Chair of Prescott’s Planning and Zoning commission, Chair of the 2025 General Plan, and member of the mayor’s committee to update the Prescott City Charter.
Ted says “Having lived in seven US states, two foreign countries, traveled the world, I’ve got a broad base of comparison and I feel Prescott is ‘Everybody’s Hometown’ the greatest place to live. With the privilege of living here comes an obligation to give back to the community like so many Prescottonians have done before me”
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