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 …
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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 …
Read More »As numbers rise, Gila County looks to hire contact tracer.
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be here to stay for a while longer, and Gila County is responding by hiring an additional contact tracer. The salaried position pays between $34,610 to $47,589. The role of contact tracers is to get in touch with individuals who’ve tested positive and interview them …
Read More »Council discusses adding charging station for electric vehicles, and FEMA map at August 10th 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. COVID measures reinstated City Manager Paul Jepson noted that with the resurgence of COVID, the City is reinstating …
Read More »Council approves City budget and property tax adjustment at July 27 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 Gonzales. All members were in attendance. Announcements Mayor Al Gameros said in the week of July 17-23 there were 40 new COVID cases in …
Read More »Globe City Council adopts guidelines for Historic District
City Council discusses flooding and City salary survey, adopts updated Historic Preservation District design guidelines at July 13 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 Gonzales. All members were in …
Read More »Putting Globe on the Map.
Serving on the Transportation Board. Road-building Relationships. Steve Stratton is happy to be back out on the road again. “Everywhere we go,” he says, “people come in and ask, please fix my roads.” Steve is chairman of the Arizona State Transportation Board, a seven-member advisory board that reviews transportation projects, …
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