Candidates - Vote July 21, 2026
Lawrence Neigel for Mayor
Jason Thornton for Town Council
Charles Ables for Town Council
Why We Support Lawrence Neigel for Mayor
Experience: 35 years with San Bernardino Police Department, with 17 years in Administration; 21 years with San Bernardino City Unified School District School Board and founding member of Arizona Rangers – Granite Mountain Company serving Chino Valley, Paulden, Prescott Valley, Skull Valley, Peeples
Why We Support Lawrence Neigel for Mayor
Experience: 35 years with San Bernardino Police Department, with 17 years in Administration; 21 years with San Bernardino City Unified School District School Board and founding member of Arizona Rangers – Granite Mountain Company serving Chino Valley, Paulden, Prescott Valley, Skull Valley, Peeples Valley, Wilhoit and Yarnell since 2020.
Community Involvement: Superior Court-appointed conservator for seniors; Board Member - March of Dimes, Center for Individuals with Disabilities (CID) and A Center for Enrichment (ACE); Chairman of Route 66 Rendezvous and served as Board Member for both a POA and a HOA.
New Leadership Style: Equality, fairness and reasonableness in conducting town business; focus on stopping frivolous spending by Town Council; fighting favoritism and cronyism in dealings with developers
Transparency: Two-way communication and openness towards citizens’ interest in town business; courtesy to all citizens, will hold open town hall meetings to air community needs and insights. Disrespect towards citizens will not be tolerated by any elected member, staff or employee - period.
Future Improvements: Better recreation facilities for our youth; supporting economic development – commercial, retail and small business improvements; and public education and the rights of parents to have input in their child’s education
Natural Resources: Holding water department accountable for water quality issues and conservation and preservation of water resources, wildlife and open space.
Charles Ables for Town Council
Jason Thornton for Town Council
Charles Ables for Town Council
Why We Support Charles Ables for Four-Year Term Council Member
Experience: Born and raised in Arizona from the Blue Hills to Phoenix, graduated from Prescott High School. Served in US Marine Corps – active duty 14 years followed by nine years in active reserve. Returned to Prescott Valley to work at Strum, Ruger & Co., Inc. and recently r
Why We Support Charles Ables for Four-Year Term Council Member
Experience: Born and raised in Arizona from the Blue Hills to Phoenix, graduated from Prescott High School. Served in US Marine Corps – active duty 14 years followed by nine years in active reserve. Returned to Prescott Valley to work at Strum, Ruger & Co., Inc. and recently retired after 35 years
Extensive PV Community Involvement Experience: Served two (2) terms as a Prescott Valley Town Council Member from 1996 to 2004. Also served on General Planning, Parks and Recreation Commission and Board of Adjustment. Currently volunteers at the Highland Center for Natural History, serving on the finance committee, participating with community science, and photographer.
New Council Goals: Working together with the community; everyone deserves respect and everyone deserves to be heard.
Jason Thornton for Town Council
Jason Thornton for Town Council
Jason Thornton for Town Council
Why We Support Jason Thornton for Two-Year Term Council Member
Experience: Graduated from the Arizona Automotive Institute; attended Cerritos and Cypress College for continuing education credits; worked as an automotive mechanic, started his own business, worked in retail and in construction (remodeling).
Community Involvement: Enjoyed se
Why We Support Jason Thornton for Two-Year Term Council Member
Experience: Graduated from the Arizona Automotive Institute; attended Cerritos and Cypress College for continuing education credits; worked as an automotive mechanic, started his own business, worked in retail and in construction (remodeling).
Community Involvement: Enjoyed setting up car shows and bringing communities together; working with Habitat for Humanity and active in the National Neighborhood Watch Program; has stood shoulder to shoulder with our communities to fight developments that threatened neighborhoods and homes, including the “Mines” within PV and Paulden, and the mega-development called Lakeshore650. Opposed to rezoning for mining operations near established neighborhoods, and the negative impact on quality of life and property values.
New Council Goals: Transparent and ethical; acting solely on the best interests of our residents; communication is critical; making education and awareness of citizens a priority before Town Council acts; enhancing “Call to the Public” and supporting Town Halls.
Accountability: Requiring accurate, unmanipulated, reliable data from the Water Department prior to decision making and holding them accountable for truthful answers regarding water quality and conservation; monitoring the costs of projects and making tax dollars work harder for you.
Future Improvements: Creating an environment where businesses and families wish to remain; strategic planning with a focus on infrastructure, workforce development, and community identity; a strong emphasis on quality of life; active involvement from residents and business owners; opposing the push to urbanize our small-town with high-density developments; does not support extreme amendments to PV General Plan 2035
Natural Resources: preservation and conservation of water and open spaces; supports conservation and preservation of Glassford Hill as a unique passive recreational landmark for residents and visitors, but not an amusement park, tourist attraction or promote sports tourism.
Stop over-development! Both Referendums were Successful
Stop Lakeshore 650 - Prop. 492
Stop the GT Mine / Haul Road Prop. 404
Stop the GT Mine / Haul Road Prop. 404
Ballot Proposition 492
More information coming soon.
Stop the GT Mine / Haul Road Prop. 404
Stop the GT Mine / Haul Road Prop. 404
Stop the GT Mine / Haul Road Prop. 404
Ballot Proposition 404 = Voters Decide https://nominesnearhomes.com/
Save this beautiful, peaceful area.
Stop the NEW 'FOREVER' mine & 4.5 mile heavy equipment dirt haul road near long-established, residential neighborhoods. This project is simply WRONG.
NO ONE wants a NEW ugly, dirty, noisy gravel pit near their formerly peaceful home running non-stop Mon - Sat from 7AM to 7PM.
It's Time For Change in PV. Your help is needed.
Our Vision. Who We Are
We are the grassroots groups of PV and Prescott Country Club formed in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
We stand shoulder to shoulder with our communities to fight incompatible uses that would destroy their homes and quality of life:
- the “tiny towns” proposed in their backyards and at their front gates: Clipper Courts, Baja “Apartments”, the Bungalows, The Villas, Kachina, Navajo, the Observatory
- the Homewood Suites Hotel
- the NCU conversion from Public Lands to Private for an AS Senior Living Community
- Lakeshore 650, the mega-development threatening to swallow up grasslands, the pronghorn, and the Agua Fria River on the edge of Town
- Any mining within Town limits.
What is Our Vision for Prescott Valley?
- Managed and responsible Growth with “a small town feel surrounded by rural areas” with sufficient social and physical infrastructure
- Natural open space where wildlife is preserved and protected
- “Elements” that impact negatively on our Quality of Life are not permitted.
- The Voices of its Citizens would be heard, respected, and acted upon.
- Citizens would have an active and empowered role in determining the Town’s future.
- Water is managed responsibly. Water for current residents would be protected in perpetuity (100-years) and Safe Yield would be achieved. Water (including storm water, effluent water, etc. ) would not be owned or controlled by outside investors. Current residents would not incur substantial tax burdens to secure adequate water supplies for future residents.
- Town Council would support and protect its constituency.
We have fought, cried, lost but also won -- and learned that “we are strong, but together we are stronger.” We continue to fight, not with hate, but with love for this place we call home. Sincerely looking forward to a brighter future. We hope you'll join us.