By Daniel Stefanski |

A Republican legislator is planning to hear from his constituents about a topic of interest in northern Arizona.

Late last week, State Senator Mark Finchem announced that he would be “hosting a forum in Yavapai County this month to discuss problems posed by vacation rentals in Arizona.” He called on “all concerned citizens to attend.”

In a statement for the press release, Finchem said, “This forum will offer a unique opportunity to hear about the problems associated with the explosion of vacation rentals that are replacing single-family homes at an alarming pace. The adverse economic impact on communities across Arizona is sobering. Mayors from Page to Oro Valley and from Sedona to Prescott are facing mounting pressure from constituents to do something about what is happening in their neighborhoods.”

Senator Finchem reported that there would be around ten mayors from municipalities across the state in attendance at this forum, and that there would be a question-and-answer time at this event.

The ‘Mayors Forum for the People’ will be held on Thursday, February 20, from 2-4pm, at Embry-Riddle University in Prescott. Reservations can be made here.

The Republican lawmaker is serving his first term in the northern Arizona district after capturing the Republican primary last summer and sailing to victory in November’s General Election. Finchem is the Chairman of the Senate Federal Relations Committee, and a member of both the Judiciary and the Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committees.

Daniel Stefanski is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.