Council begins process to increase water and wastewater rates By approving a notice of intent, Council formally started the process of adjusting the City’s water and sewer rates, which have not had an increase in three years. The process will take about six months. City Manager Paul Jepson said that …
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Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton (District 4), and Council members Freddy Rios (District 1), Mike Pastor (District 2), Jesse Leetham (District 3), Mariano Gonzalez (District 5), and Fernando Shipley (District 6). All members were in attendance at this meeting. This Council …
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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: Mark your calendars for the State of The City Address that will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Park in front of Globe City Hall. You will get an update on the past year’s activities and projects and what …
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After receiving heavy criticism in a public forum at Miami High School last August, the Gila County Community College District Governing Board has made significant progress toward accreditation in its bid to become an independent school district. Despite seemingly insurmountable roadblocks, the Board is working with a new educational partner, …
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Gila County recently completed the first phase of a landfill expansion that has been in the works for more than a decade and will ultimately extend the life of the Russell Gulch facility through 2045. Thanks to the efforts of the Public Works Department and the work of Deputy Director …
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As the summer draws to a close, the City of Globe’s relationship with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) continues to grow and strengthen, thanks to increasing community investment and entrepreneurial training. Thanks to a grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), RCAC returned over the summer to host …
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Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton (District 4), and Council members Freddy Rios (District 1), Mike Pastor (District 2), Jesse Leetham (District 3), Mariano Gonzalez (District 5), and Fernando Shipley (District 6). All members were in attendance at this meeting except Councilman Shipley. …
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Arizona’s state fish has been removed from the Endangered Species list By: Shondiin Silversmith – September 5, 2024 After more than five decades of conservation efforts led by tribal, state, federal and non-governmental organizations, Arizona’s state fish, the Apache trout, has been removed from the Endangered Species list, making it …
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ELECTION RESULTS: I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the primary election. Although I was unopposed, I truly appreciate the continued support that has been shown to me in my first eight years serving as your mayor. My intention was to serve for only two terms and …
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BY Civic Engagement Beyond Voting NOTE: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting is a civic leader promoting engagement in Arizona’s state and local government. They are non-partisan but not neutral. But as you’ll see, they back up their observations and recommendations with links to the sources for voters to see and determine …
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