To continue the City of Globe’s 10-year efforts to modernize its 100-plus year-old water and wastewater system, City Council has proposed rate increases that would go into effect in March 2025. Council approved a “notice of intent” in October to begin adjusting the City’s water and sewer rates, with a public hearing …
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly provides $60,218,712 for railroad infrastructure and safety improvement projects across Arizona $60,218,712 will be invested in railroad infrastructure and safety improvement projects across Arizona from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law led by Senator Kyrsten Sinema and …
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City adopts new building and fire codes As discussed at Council’s previous meeting, Council officially adopted updated building and fire codes. They consist of the 2021 International Codes, including the International Fire Code and the 2020 National Electric Code, with local amendments.The updated codes also consolidate fire and building regulations …
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Globe Mayor Al Gameros gave his fourth State of the City address on a hot evening in late-September, painting a detailed picture of the inception of the City’s economic revitalization and laying out Council’s vision for the future. The theme of the address was Preserving Our History, Planning Our Future: …
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Council begins process to increase water and wastewater rates By approving a notice of intent, Council formally started the process of adjusting the City’s water and sewer rates, which have not had an increase in three years. The process will take about six months. City Manager Paul Jepson said that …
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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. This Council …
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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: Mark your calendars for the State of The City Address that will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Park in front of Globe City Hall. You will get an update on the past year’s activities and projects and what …
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After receiving heavy criticism in a public forum at Miami High School last August, the Gila County Community College District Governing Board has made significant progress toward accreditation in its bid to become an independent school district. Despite seemingly insurmountable roadblocks, the Board is working with a new educational partner, …
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Gila County recently completed the first phase of a landfill expansion that has been in the works for more than a decade and will ultimately extend the life of the Russell Gulch facility through 2045. Thanks to the efforts of the Public Works Department and the work of Deputy Director …
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As the summer draws to a close, the City of Globe’s relationship with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) continues to grow and strengthen, thanks to increasing community investment and entrepreneurial training. Thanks to a grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), RCAC returned over the summer to host …
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