The City of Globe provided an update regarding the construction of the new Connie’s Bridge today. It provides additional information on the project that was not made clear in the presentation by Meridian Construction during their presentation on at a recent Council meeting. The City of Globe would like to …
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Council hears update on Connie’s Bridge at July 23 meeting
No completion date yet for Connie’s Bridge Council heard an in-depth update on progress on the Pinal Creek Bridge project, aka Connie’s Bridge, from representatives of Meridian Engineering Company. Meridian representatives said no completion date has been set yet due to difficulties scheduling paving work. The project has suffered multiple …
Read More »Globe Business Opportunities: Creating a community for residents and visitors to love
The City of Globe has made significant economic progress in the past six years, and empty storefronts are beginning to fill with a variety of new businesses and restaurants, creating a sought-after destination and giving residents access to a wider range of goods and services. Efforts to clean up blight …
Read More »Globe Mayor’s Report: July 2024
ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION (HOME RULE): Proposition 412 will be on the ballot at the primary election on July 30, 2024. Home Rule is a proposition that goes on the ballot every four years that reverts back to 1979 revenues. This proposition has always passed allowing the city council to pass …
Read More »Budget, Connie’s Bridge top agenda at June 25 Globe City Council 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. Council moves forward …
Read More »City Council kicks off budget/CIP process at June 11 meeting
2024-2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process kicks off Council heard presentations from Public Works, the Fire Department, and the Police Department regarding their budget requests for FY2024-25. Jepson pointed out that this is a high-level summary of the projects with various funding sources. The council will review the …
Read More »Gila County Provisional Community College District Seeks Public Comment
Gila County, AZ. — Pursuant to A.R.S. §15-1402.01(A)(4), Alternative organization for community college districts, the Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCPCCD) Governing Board shall hear testimony and discuss the conversion of the College from a provisional community college district to an independent community college district. This item will appear …
Read More »SCOTUS rules for AZ tribe in dispute with federal government over insurance billing fees
BY: BRIANNA CHAPPIE/CRONKITE NEWS – JUNE 7, 2024 7:15 AM WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the federal government must pay millions in administrative and overhead costs for federal health care programs that Native American tribes had taken over. The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act authorizes …
Read More »Globe Mayor’s Report: April 2024
ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION (HOME RULE): Proposition 412 will be on the ballot at the primary election on July 30, 2024. Home Rule is a proposition that goes on the ballot every four years that reverts back to 1979 revenues. This proposition has always passed allowing the city council to pass …
Read More »Council selects skate park for CDBG funding at May 28 meeting
Globe Skate Park slated for rehab with state funds After holding a public hearing, Council voted to select the Globe Skate Park as the recipient of this year’s Community Development Block Grant funding from the Arizona Department of Housing. The funds will go to remove and replace the existing equipment. …
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