Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

80 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 Mayor Watkins highlights the city’s educational foundation, mentioning two primary school districts: The Kingman Unified School District, with schools across all grade levels, and the Kingman Academy of Learning, with four campuses. Bratley notes the Unified School District’s extensive offerings, including thirteen schools and diverse programs. On higher education, he praises Mojave Community College’s expansive reach and collaborations with institutions like NSU and ASU. Bratley emphasizes their joint efforts with the college on an advanced manufacturing training facility, which will provide various certification programs. Paving the Way: Kingman’s Vision for 2024 Kingman’s horizon is painted with ambitious They’ve already activated the industrial park, and my neighborhood was among the first residential areas to benefit.” Bratley chimes in, emphasizing the direct fiber connection to homes. Watkins projects that “within the next 12 months, the entire city will be live.” But it’s not just about digital infrastructure. Watkins praises the Public Works department’s relentless efforts in maintaining and upgrading the city’s water, sewer, and road systems. “While we face challenges, especially during the monsoon season, which can damage our roads, our Public Works department is doing an exceptional job in keeping up with the demands,” he says.