Town of Jerome Arizona

06/03/2026

The agendas and meeting packets for the special and regular Council meetings of June 9 are now available online at the link below.

Agendas/Minutes

06/02/2026

JEROME CANDIDATES FORUM

The League of Women Voters - Northern Arizona is hosting a candidates forum on June 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Spook Hall. Questions for the candidates can be submitted prior to the forum at [email protected]. All of the candidates for town council will be at the forum.

05/24/2026

WATER RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

Effective May 1, 2026, the Town of Jerome is now under Demand Reduction Strategy 1, Water Alert which entails the following requirements:

Water shall be conserved both inside and outside of your home or business using best practices to minimize waste; Outdoor water use shall not occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and be limited to two hours per day between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.; Vehicle washing shall only be undertaken with a bucket and hose with a shut-off nozzle or other water saving device; cooling outdoor areas with water or misting devices is prohibited; Restaurants shall serve water to customers upon request only and shall display table tents or other types of notices to this effect; Construction projects shall only use reclaimed water or effluent, or supply their own water for on-site use and dust control; and Daily water usage is limited to 900 gallons of water per meter unit, per 24-hour period maximum, with the only exceptions being restaurants and lodging establishments with more than four rooms available for lodging.

Once the need for “Demand Reduction Strategy 1” no longer exists, we will post accordingly and normal operations can resume at that time. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

05/21/2026

** UPDATE 5/21/26 - THIS WORK HAS BEEN DELAYED PENDING PERMIT ISSUANCE.**

PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Work on Verde Avenue
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 26–27

Residents and motorists are advised that boring work will be taking place on Verde Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26 and 27.

Work crews will be operating in the area during daytime hours. While delays may occur, every effort will be made to maintain normal traffic flow and continued ingress and egress for residents living on Verde Avenue throughout the duration of the work.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution and follow all posted signage and directions from crew members.

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during this maintenance activity.

05/21/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect – Jerome, Arizona

In coordination with the Prescott National Forest, Coconino National Forest, and other surrounding jurisdictions and land management agencies, the Town of Jerome is entering Stage 1 Fire Restrictionseffective Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Restrictions are expected to remain in effect through September 30, 2026, unless otherwise rescinded.

These restrictions are being put in place due to increasing fire danger and dry conditions in order to help reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and to protect residents, visitors, property, and surrounding public lands.

Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, the following activities are prohibited:

Open burning of any kind, including burn barrels and debris burning
Campfires outside of developed and designated recreation sites
Use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices – Please note fireworks and pyrotechnic devices are NEVER allowed in Jerome town limits
Discarding ci******es or other smoking materials outside of vehicles or designated areas
Operating equipment that may create sparks in dry vegetation areas without proper precautions
No recreational shooting, unless for lawful game with a legal hunting license
Permitted activities may include:

Propane or gas grills with an on/off switch
Smoking within enclosed vehicles or designated developed areas
Approved commercial and residential cooking devices
Residents and visitors are urged to use extreme caution while outdoors and to remain aware of current fire conditions.

The Town of Jerome will continue to monitor conditions closely and appreciates the public’s cooperation in helping prevent wildfires.

For updates and additional information, please monitor official Town communication channels.

05/21/2026

The agenda and meeting packet for the special Council meeting of May 28 are now available online at the link below.

Agendas/Minutes

05/06/2026

The agenda and meeting packet for the May 12 Council meeting are now available online at the link below.

Agendas/Minutes

04/22/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - FIRE CHIEF

The Town of Jerome has an immediate opening for a full-time Fire Chief to lead the fire department. Under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Fire Chief performs a variety of skilled tasks including personnel management, fleet management, scheduling, budget, requisitions, incident command, fuels abatement and fire mitigation, and investigations. This is considered a “working chief” position requiring response to all fire and rescue related calls. At least five years’ experience in a supervisory role required. Command level experience preferred. This position requires passing an extensive background investigation and criminal history check, along with a vast hiring process. Salary range is $72,000-$90,000 annually, DOQ. In accordance with the Jerome Town Code, residency is required within six months of appointment.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applicants will be asked to participate in an assessment process. This process will include written and oral testing. Applicants must have Arizona Firefighter I and II; EMT/EMT-B; AEMT or Paramedic Certification; and ICT5. See job description online at www.jerome.az.gov. Finalists from this application process will receive an interview with the Jerome Town Council following recommendation of the Town Manager. The Town of Jerome is an equal opportunity employer / EOE.

https://www.jerome.az.gov/employment-opportunities

Official website of the Town of Jerome, Arizona

04/17/2026

REMINDER: WATER METER REPLACEMENT WORK (April 20–22)

The Town will have multiple work crews in the community from April 20 through April 22 to complete scheduled water meter replacements for residents and business owners. During this work, customers may experience brief water service interruptions, typically lasting no more than 10–30 minutes. In many cases, these interruptions may go unnoticed. Crews will knock on doors prior to beginning work to notify occupants of their presence and the temporary service interruption. We appreciate your cooperation in providing safe access to meters located on your property.

IMPORTANT: Customers who have opted out of cellular-enabled meters will still see crews on-site to replace their existing meter. In these cases, crews will install the digital (non-cellular) meter that was requested.
Thank you for your patience as we complete these important system improvements. If you have questions, please contact the Town at 928-634-7943.

04/17/2026

GULCH DRAINAGE PROJECT - LOWER GULCH CLOSURE

On Monday, April 20th, the contractor will begin work on the Gulch Drainage Project resulting in periodic closures of Lower Gulch at 89A. From Monday April 20th – Thursday April 23rd, closures will occur between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On Friday, April 24th, Lower Gulch at 89A will be closed from 6:00 a.m. through Monday, April 27th at 4:00 p.m. There will be more closures the week of April 27th, with at least Tuesday and Wednesday experiencing the same scheduled shutdowns of 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. By Thursday, April 29th, the traffic flow should be restored with no more expected closures until the latter part of the week of May 4th. The project should be completed by May 12th in its entirety. The Town greatly appreciates your patience as this important improvement project is completed. This schedule is subject to change based on unknown variables and weather conditions. Again, we thank you for your patience.