Page City Council Summary
Week of July 23, 2026
City awards $1.04 million contract for airport fire facility design
Contour Airlines launches Las Vegas route, reports 84% on-time rate
City power costs reach 18-month low despite system transition
Balloon Regatta vendor fair to expand footprint this year
Page Public Library unveils new community makerspace
City awards $1.04 million contract for airport fire facility design
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page City Council approved a $1.04 million consulting and design contract with an unnamed engineering firm for a new Airport Rescue and Firefighting facility at Page Municipal Airport. Despite the high price tag, officials noted that federal aviation grants cover approximately 97.5% of the project's cost, bringing the city's out-of-pocket obligation to just $26,000.
Contour Airlines launches Las Vegas route, reports 84% on-time rate
PAGE, Ariz. — Contour Airlines officially launched its new flight service from Page to Harry Reid International Airport's Terminal 3 in Las Vegas on July 2, drawing positive public feedback. Airport officials noted the airline reported an 84% on-time performance rate in June across its existing routes, having experienced six flight cancellations early in that month prior to the new Las Vegas route's launch.
City power costs reach 18-month low despite system transition
PAGE, Ariz. — Page Utility Enterprises reported that the city's blended power costs in June hit their lowest point since January 2024, despite a recent transition to a new power scheduling apparatus. Utility officials noted that the successful rollout alleviated initial concerns and ensures that Page continues to maintain rates that are among the cheapest for electricity in Arizona.
Balloon Regatta vendor fair to expand footprint this year
PAGE, Ariz. — This year's Balloon Regatta vendor fair will be the largest to date, expanding into the adjacent parking lot and introducing a new circular pathway of food trucks and eating areas toward Elm Street. Page Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce President Joe Lapekas announced the expansion during the July 22 Page City Council meeting, citing the growing footprint as part of the chamber's justification for increased municipal funding to support the regional event.
Page Public Library unveils new community makerspace
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page Public Library has introduced a new "makerspace" corner equipped with a 3D printer, additional fabrication equipment and a Cricut machine for community use. The addition comes as the library reports across-the-board increases in visits, total circulation, computer use and registered users in its Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2026 year-over-year statistical comparisons.
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