It has been nearly two years since Gila Community College leadership announced its intent to separate from Eastern Arizona College to the harsh criticism of its constituents, but in January the slings and arrows were deflected when the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) approved pre-accreditation/candidacy for the …
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Council discusses traffic safety grant and City fee updates at January 28 meeting
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant to focus on pedestrian and vehicle safety Mayor Gameros and Grants Manager Connie Calloway presented an update on the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The grant focuses on the Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and life-changing injuries …
Read More »Miami Council hears updates on Schwarz Lumber, Inspiration School, MPD
Miami’s Town Council started off their January 27 meeting with a pair of proclamations, declaring February 2025 as Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month. Mayor Gil Madrid reported that the “M” Hill Committee was moving forward with their plans of renovating the “M” and stations of the …
Read More »Globe Mayor’s Report: January 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025: On behalf of your Globe City Council and staff, we want to wish everyone a Happy New Year in 2025. We want to thank our residents for your continued support and patience moving forward into the new year as we continue to navigate our plan and …
Read More »Globe Police Department update leads agenda at January 14 City Council meeting
Globe Police Department working toward accreditation, is actively hiring Chief Dale Walters presented a comprehensive update on the Globe Police Department’s activities and achievements during the past year. Despite ongoing challenges related to staffing, staff development, equipment, and technology, the department made significant progress in several areas. Staffing Update The …
Read More »City offers ample opportunities for public comment and participation in future planning
As Globe’s City Council heads into the next phase of the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) update in February, the City’s new website gives residents additional tools to access information and make sure their voices are heard. In addition to attending council meetings or watching online, or contacting Councilmembers directly, Globe …
Read More »Miami Council Launches Bloody Tanks Wash Flood Project, Sets Public Meetings
With the destructive post-Telegraph Fire flooding that struck the town of Miami in 2021 still fresh in memory, the Town Council’s first meeting of the new year, January 13, included a presentation on the Bloody Tanks Wash flood mitigation project and the announcement of upcoming meetings for the public. Rob …
Read More »Globe Mayor’s Report: December 2024
NOTICE ON INTENTION TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES: A notice of intent was approved by council at the October 8 meeting to consider raising the water and wastewater rates. At the November 7 meeting, a water rate study report, prepared by Wildan Financial, was presented and explained. City staff …
Read More »Magistrate court restructure, water and sewer rate hike move forward at December 10 Council meeting
City to restructure magistrate court operations Leading up to a reorganization of the City’s court processes, Council approved a contract between the City of Globe and Gila County for the consolidation adjudication of hearings and trials and the sharing of magistrate court administration and operation. According to City Manager Paul …
Read More »Hill Street School Development and Business License Process on agenda at City Council’s November 19 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 Councilmember Shipley. …
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