Page City Council Summary
Week of April 23, 2026
City council recommends Contour Airlines for essential air service contract
Page airport slated for temporary closure for runway maintenance
Future retail options explored for Horseshoe Bend upgrades
Council hesitates on $85,000 study for 640-acre state land purchase
Voters to decide fate of Lake Powell Boulevard lanes in November
City seeks federal funding for second water-intake project
City council recommends Contour Airlines for essential air service contract
PAGE, Ariz. — Following a lengthy debate and presentations from four regional airlines, the Page City Council voted 6-1 to recommend Contour Airlines for a four-year alternate essential air service contract. The council endorsed a service pattern offering flights to both Phoenix and Las Vegas. One council member, who cast the lone dissenting vote, advocated for SkyWest Charter in hopes of transitioning to larger aircraft and eventually gaining Class 1 airport status. The majority sided with the Page Airport Advisory Board's recommendation, prioritizing Contour's immediate reliability, terminal connectivity and proven performance with 30-passenger jets under Page Municipal Airport's current certification.
Page airport slated for temporary closure for runway maintenance
PAGE, Ariz. — Travelers flying in and out of Page can expect a brief disruption in the coming months as Page Municipal Airport is scheduled for a temporary closure. It was reported from the Page Airport Advisory Board that upcoming taxi-lane milling and runway sealing projects will require the facility to shut down for a single day. Specific dates for the closure will be announced as the construction schedule is finalized.
Future retail options explored for Horseshoe Bend upgrades
PAGE, Ariz. — As the city prepares for future utility expansions at Horseshoe Bend, the Page City Council debated whether to allow retail sales at the site's planned Phase 3 visitor contact facility. Currently, the city only sells bottled water and stickers to prevent visitor dehydration and manage lines. While some council members expressed interest in partnering with a nonprofit for educational items or creating a maker space for local artists, others raised concerns about overcrowding the parking lot and competing with downtown Page businesses. City staff was directed to present conceptual options for council review before any final designs are drafted.
Council hesitates on $85,000 study for 640-acre state land purchase
PAGE, Ariz. — A proposal to potentially purchase 640 acres of state-owned land located across the Colorado River sparked debate over municipal costs and feasibility. The city's application was accepted by the Arizona State Land Department, but moving forward requires roughly $85,000 in environmental and archaeological studies. While some council members noted the land could be used for an industrial park expansion or large homestead estates, another opposed the idea, citing the financial burden of providing police, fire and utility services to the remote area. The council directed staff to gather more information on utility access and the state's annexation process before committing any funds.
Voters to decide fate of Lake Powell Boulevard lanes in November
PAGE, Ariz. — Page voters will officially decide the configuration of Lake Powell Boulevard this fall. The Page City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for a general election on Nov. 3, 2026, to submit a proposed initiative regarding the roadway's lanes to qualified electors. The resolution sets deadlines for voter registration, early voting dates and arguments for the informational election pamphlet, placing the heavily debated infrastructure issue directly in the hands of taxpayers.
City seeks federal funding for second water-intake project
PAGE, Ariz. — The city's utility leadership is lobbying in Washington, D.C., to secure millions in federal funding for a second water-intake project. City officials reported that the Page Utility Enterprises Board is working with project partners to pursue 2027 congressional earmarks through the offices of Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego. Page Utility Enterprises is also seeking more than $28 million from the Great American Outdoors Act for the portion of the project located on Glen Canyon National Recreation Area land, aiming to keep the infrastructure initiative shovel-ready to attract federal dollars.
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