As Globe City Council works to update its Strategic Action Plan in preparation for setting the 2025/2026 budget, Council has prioritized creating a sustainable model for the future. One important aspect of future fiscal sustainability is updating the City’s fee schedule for everything from administrative costs to development to utilities …
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Miami Town Council discusses funding freeze impact
With some new blood on Miami’s Town Council, their last two meetings have seen new discussion of the council-manager form of government – namely, the roles and powers of a council and a town manager. The discussion has centered around a federal move to freeze funding, and Town Manager Alexis …
Read More »Billions of dollars at stake for farmers hit by Trump funding freeze, pause on foreign aid
By: Allison Winter – February 17, 2025 2:52 pm WASHINGTON — Farmers across the United States are finding themselves in precarious economic positions, as they attempt to navigate a strained farm economy and a barrage of executive orders from the Trump administration that put some farm programs in limbo. In his first …
Read More »Globe Mayor’s Report: February 2025
THANK YOU KIKO RADIO: I want to express my sincere appreciation for the dedicated service that KIKO Radio provided to our community for 66 years. While I am saddened to see them close, I understand the reasons and challenges behind the decision. KIKO Radio began its journey in 1958 with …
Read More »Gila College earns pre-accreditation/candidacy status
It has been nearly two years since Gila Community College leadership announced its intent to separate from Eastern Arizona College to the harsh criticism of its constituents, but in January the slings and arrows were deflected when the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) approved pre-accreditation/candidacy for the …
Read More »Council discusses traffic safety grant and City fee updates at January 28 meeting
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant to focus on pedestrian and vehicle safety Mayor Gameros and Grants Manager Connie Calloway presented an update on the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The grant focuses on the Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and life-changing injuries …
Read More »Miami Council hears updates on Schwarz Lumber, Inspiration School, MPD
Miami’s Town Council started off their January 27 meeting with a pair of proclamations, declaring February 2025 as Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month. Mayor Gil Madrid reported that the “M” Hill Committee was moving forward with their plans of renovating the “M” and stations of the …
Read More »Globe Mayor’s Report: January 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025: On behalf of your Globe City Council and staff, we want to wish everyone a Happy New Year in 2025. We want to thank our residents for your continued support and patience moving forward into the new year as we continue to navigate our plan and …
Read More »Globe Police Department update leads agenda at January 14 City Council meeting
Globe Police Department working toward accreditation, is actively hiring Chief Dale Walters presented a comprehensive update on the Globe Police Department’s activities and achievements during the past year. Despite ongoing challenges related to staffing, staff development, equipment, and technology, the department made significant progress in several areas. Staffing Update The …
Read More »City offers ample opportunities for public comment and participation in future planning
As Globe’s City Council heads into the next phase of the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) update in February, the City’s new website gives residents additional tools to access information and make sure their voices are heard. In addition to attending council meetings or watching online, or contacting Councilmembers directly, Globe …
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