By Paul Wolterbeck/ Gila County You may not have heard of Team Rubicon ‘til today – but the ‘Grayshirts’ are going to be well-known around Globe-Miami as they begin knocking on doors this week. They’re already visiting flood-zone neighborhoods, and offering to build sandbag walls to prevent flooding that’s likely …
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Flood Mitigation discussed at June 22nd Council Meeting: Part 1
In a marathon meeting Tuesday evening – following the cancellation of Council’s previously scheduled meeting due to the Telegraph Fire – council discussed flood and mitigation efforts, the strategic action plan for 2023 and heard from residents before approving funding for the rehab of the long-neglected pool at the community …
Read More »Superior Mayor Besich signs Declaration of Emergency. Thanks Fire Crews.
SUPERIOR- The Town of Superior will be forever grateful to all of the crews who have worked to extinguish this horrific wildfire near our community. At this time, we continue to support our neighboring communities of Globe/Miami as the fire still rages through our Copper Corridor region. Today, Mayor Mila …
Read More »Mariano Gonzalez seated for District 5. FY 2021-22 Budget discussed
Seating of Council Member for District 5 Mariano Gonzales was seated on the Council as a representative for District 5. Council had appointed Gonzales to the seat at its previous meeting. Announcements Council member Mike Stapleton gave a shout-out to Public Works for all the work they’re doing across the …
Read More »Globe Chief of Police: Meeting the Challenge
“Nothing can prepare you for Globe,” says Chief of Police, Dale Walters, a big man in charge of a big mission: To provide security and confidence within our community Through a dedicated commitment To service, integrity and professionalism The biggest challenge for GPD, day in and day out, is simply …
Read More »Advocacy Center, Rayes Ridge rezoning and new District 5 Councilman tops May 11 agenda.
Globe City Council appoints new District 5 representative at May 11 meeting Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and council members Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, and Fernando Shipley. All members were in attendance. Announcements & Special Presentations City Manager Paul Jepson …
Read More »Community Swimming Pool tops the agenda at City Council on April 27
Community center swimming pool rehabilitation Council engaged in a lengthy discussion of the potential rehab of the community center swimming pool, which has been closed since 2014. They listened to public comment and also discussed the potential Cobre Valley Aquatic Center, which would serve the entire region with more amenities. …
Read More »Globe City Council discusses vacancy on Council, new Business Licensing guidelines and personnel issues at April 13 meeting.
Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and council members Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, and Fernando Shipley. All members were in attendance. Small Business Licensing/Registry Council discussed new business license code provisions for home-based businesses. Linda Oddonetto, Economic Development Director, said …
Read More »Planting seeds of opportunity in Superior Arizona. Upcoming Meet Up April 22.
SUPERIOR- The Town of Superior, Arizona is known as a destination for it’s unspoiled nature, rich heritage and elevated outdoor adventures. But what you may not know is that Superior is also planting the seeds of entrepreneurial opportunities by partnering with SEED SPOT. SEED SPOT is an internationally award-winning entrepreneurship …
Read More »Arts funding, CAG monies and American Rescue Plan funds on the agenda at Globe City Council meeting on March 23.
Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, and councilmembers Freddy Rios, Mike Pastor, Jesse Leetham, Charlene Giles, and Fernando Shipley. All members were in attendance. Arts Commission Update Thea Wilshire, representing Globe’s new Arts Advisory Commission, presented an explanation of the Arts Advisory …
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