As Miami Town Manager Alexis Rivera approaches his second year as the Town’s top administrator, his vision for the future has hit a few bumps, but he is dedicated to ushering in a new and prosperous era in a place that has seen fortunes come and go throughout its history. …
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Marigold development,TRSD and Community Pool top City agenda
Zoning amendment approved for Marigold development near old drive-in After a public hearing, Council approved a zoning change allowing the Marigold development, near the drive-in movie theater, to move forward. The Marigold development is being proposed for land on the north side of Highway 60 from Holder Drive to the …
Read More »The importance of granting Home Rule to cities/towns
The City of Globe has announced that Home Rule will once again be on the ballot this year and we are recommending a yes vote to allow our City Council to continue the work they are doing with Federal and State grants and investment in our community. So just what …
Read More »Mayor discusses Bed Tax and NE Corridor Study
Globe Mayor Al Gameros provides an update on City RCAC RETURNS TO GLOBE The Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) held its annual board meeting from February 14 through 16, returning to Globe to see how the city has progressed since its last meeting. RCAC consists of 21 board members who …
Read More »Bed tax payments to resume after March 26 Council meeting
Bed tax to continue with current distribution percentages – for the time being For the time being, bed tax funds will continue to be distributed to the five current bed tax organizations, according to a motion Council passed during this meeting. The distributions will also continue to be calculated according …
Read More »Globe City Council begins Strategic Action Plan update process
City leaders have begun the process of updating Globe’s three-year Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and are working to have Council’s new goals identified for the 2024-2025 budget approval in June. As Globe City Council prepared to set off on its second historic lobbying visit to Washington DC this month, the …
Read More »Council discusses Home Rule at brief March 14 meeting
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 …
Read More »AG asked to weigh in on Gila County’s regulation of short-term rentals
BY: JEROD MACDONALD-EVOY – MARCH 1, 2024 2:03 PM Gila County’s regulation of short-term rental properties is drawing scrutiny from one of the county’s GOP legislators, who wants the attorney general to weigh in on whether the county is following a state law limiting local regulations of rentals. Late last year, the …
Read More »Five marijuana bills remain after weeks of deliberations
Battles continue over regulation of hemp-based THC products, social equity licenses and other reforms BY: DAVID ABBOTT – WEDNESDAY MARCH 6, 2024 11:54 AM Arizona legislators introduced more than a dozen bills focused on amending marijuana laws this year, but just five are left standing as lawmakers have passed the midpoint of their …
Read More »Brief Feb. 27 City Council meeting features employee recognitions
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. Council meets new …
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