Mary Frederickson

Housing Mary supports balanced development that meets community needs. She believes in encouraging renovation, allowing ADUs where appropriate, and promoting both rental and owner-occupied housing — while holding developers accountable and resisting one-size-fits-all approaches. Taxes / Budget She supports smart budgeting and long-term planning to ensure Prescott continues to deliver the services its residents rely on every day. Taxes / Budget She is committed to thoughtful budgeting that reflects community values, ensuring accountability and care in every financial decision. Environment / Energy Water is life — especially in the high desert. Mary supports science-driven, expert-informed strategies to conserve, reclaim, and recharge our local water sources. Prescott must prioritize regional cooperation while staying focused on protecting our own future supply. Infrastructure / Transportation Mary fully supports the Charter amendment that places decisions about selling or developing public open space in the hands of the voters. She believes land, like time, is a finite resource — and our lakes, trails, and parks are vital to our health, happiness, and heritage. Economy Prescott’s quality of life makes it attractive to businesses, but we must actively support both forward-looking industries and the small, local businesses that give our city its charm. Mary believes in thoughtful regulation, workforce development, and strategic infrastructure to help businesses and workers thrive.