Prescott Mayor Pro-tem lauds Yavapai Community College for its $130 million dollar impact on Prescott
How important is a community college to the economic health of a community? Well, in Prescott it is well understood just how important a community college can be to a local economy.
For example, at the celebration ceremony of the renovation of the two student residence halls located on the Prescott campus on Thursday, August 21, Mayor Pro-tem Jim Lamerson lauded the College for its economic contribution to the city of Prescott. He said that the city of Prescott appreciated the long partnership with Yavapai College, including its $130 million dollar impact on the City. He also said that the City of Prescott’s was proud of its relationship with the College because it “showcases the gateway of our community.”