City Council Summary

Below is a summary of the June 2, 2026 Bisbee City Council meeting. Watch the entire meeting here. Good News The city received a $1.5 million congressional award recommendation (pending Senate appropriations) for wastewater improvements, and a no-match grant for a solar canopy over the city hall parking lot — both welcome developments. Key Business Actions The council approved a liquor license for the Stock Exchange Saloon at 15 Brewery Avenue, welcomed back by the community

Opening & Routine Business The meeting opened with roll call, pledge of allegiance, and three public comments covering: the bed tax fund's intended use for tourism marketing, First Amendment protections in local government, and a call for Bisbee to adopt an ICE non-cooperation policy similar to Pima County's. Council quickly approved accounts payable ($314,663), the consent agenda (minutes, a parks committee resignation, Fourth of July parade permit with fee waiver, and an in