The crumbling shell of Hill Street School in Globe has new champions and if the process works out in their favor, the weedy eyesore with the broken windows at the southern entrance to downtown might soon become a senior affordable housing project, creating a fresh look for the entryway. “If …
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Tourism and Redistricting discussed at Globe Council Meeting, Jan 25th
Council’s January 25 meeting highlights Globe tourism marketing campaign and redistricting 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). …
Read More »Mayor Mila Besich Reappointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committe
Superior, Arizona — January 12, 2022— Mayor Mila Besich of Superior has been re-appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2022 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Federal Advocacy Committee. First elected to a one-year term in 2020, Mayor Besich will continue to provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal …
Read More »Council hears updates on community pool and bridge projects at January 11 meeting
Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton (District 4), and Councilmembers 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 Vice Mayor Stapleton. …
Read More »Community Center Pool Complex to open July 2022
This July, the Community Center Pool Complex will open once again to the public – and you won’t believe your eyes. The pool complex, which has doubled in size, will feature two slides for the ‘big kids’, one slide for the’littles’, new bathrooms, outdoor seating options, grassy areas for play, …
Read More »Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission Start Deliberation on Final Maps
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 …
Read More »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 …
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