Phoenix, AZ – Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission will complete its final week of listening to in-person comments and virtual town halls on December 4, 2021. The schedule is on the following link: draft maps public hearings. With only two in-person meetings and one virtual town hall meeting left, the …
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City and Humane Society at odds over former county shelter, funding to repair CVCA elevator and Pool timeline discussed at Nov. 23 council meeting.
A former lease, dating back to the 50’s on the old County shelter facility is a point of contention between the City and the local humane society which held the original lease. The outcome will determine the use of the land and building located below Globe’s cemetery. Cheryl Brazell of …
Read More »Council discuss opioid settlement and redistricting process at Oct 12th meeting
Council discusses joining distribution of opioid settlement funds Bill Simms, Globe’s City Attorney, explained that due to the opioid crisis, settlements are being negotiated with pharmaceutical companies and distributors similar to the tobacco industry settlements of around 15 years ago. Globe has the opportunity to agree to join a legal …
Read More »City Council approves funding for community pool rehab at October 12 meeting
Council opened the meeting by recognizing promotions for Police Commander Charles Haines, Police Lieutenant Steve Williams, Police Detective Sergeant Ivan Kaminsky, and Police Officer Andres Arreola. Council also made the formal declaration of October 17 to 23, 2021, as Arizona Cities and Towns Week. Community swimming pool funding approved, set …
Read More »City Council moves forward on recreational marijuana dispensary at September 28 meeting
Council approved moving forward on a conditional use permit for a marijuana dispensary at 2250 E. Highway 60, Suite M, after discussion and hearing public comments. The request will come back at the next meeting, on October 12, for final approval. Dana Burkhardt, the Zoning Administrator, reminded the public that …
Read More »Council approves Alley Cat Alley project at Sept 14th meeting
Council approvs a three-month trial of the “activation” of an alley near the Copper Hen to create a public outdoor space called Alley Cat Alley. It is slated to open in the spring Thea Wilshire, representing the I Art Globe group, commented on the proposal. Prior to the meeting, Thea …
Read More »Tonto, Pinto Valley Mining Corps work together to protect Pinto Creek following Telegraph Fire
PHOENIX, September 22, 2021 – A volunteer agreement between the Tonto National Forest and Pinto Valley Mining Corp., resulted in the September 10 completion of a project to stabilize soil at the reclaimed, Blue Gate Mine within the Pinto Creek watershed. Pinto Valley provided personnel, equipment, and materials to perform maintenance on …
Read More »Good News around Globe: Update on In-the-Works City Projects
This monthly feature takes residents behind the scenes to find out about projects at the City of Globe as staff advance their four pillars of community wellbeing – specifically public safety, infrastructure, quality of life, and economic development. This month highlights work being done to make our city business-friendly and …
Read More »Globe-Miami Authorities Discuss Post-fire Flooding Resources at Town Hall Meeting August 26
A Town Hall meeting on August 26th brought together government leaders and local agencies to discuss post flooding resources and answer questions from local residents. Held at the Miami High School auditorium, the full town hall meeting is available online. In attendance were representatives of the City of Globe, the …
Read More »City Council discusses American Rescue Plan Act funds and purchases new fire truck at August 24 meeting
City Council discusses American Rescue Plan Act funds and purchases new fire truck at August 24 meeting Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and Council members Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, Fernando Shipley, and Mariano Gonzalez. All members were in attendance except …
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