City Council has engaged in conversations with the recipients of the Bed Tax funding as Globe seeks to increase and coordinate marketing efforts for the city. “Council had first talked about making changes during our Strategic Action Plan meeting in 2023, which included equal distribution to the recipient organizations, and …
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Upcoming elections could see substantial changes in representation
The April 1 deadline to declare for political office has passed and now the calendar turns to the primaries in an election that will tell a lot about the future of Arizona. From the election that will likely decide the razor-thin margin of the U.S. Senate, to the City of …
Read More »Miami Town Council sees competitive race for three Town Council seats
The Town of Miami will get at least one new councilmember in 2025, as three seats are in play during the 2024 election cycle. The seats of longtime councilmen Mike Black, Sammy Gonzales and Robert Licano will be up for grabs and while Black and Gonzales have thrown their hats …
Read More »Discussion of budget and CDBG projects at 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 except Councilman Shipley …
Read More »After several delays, Connie’s Bridge completion in sight
After several months of unforeseen delays, the new Connie’s Bridge is expected to be open for traffic in June. Completion of the Upper Pinal Creek Bridge Project, as it is officially known, represents a significant milestone in the rehabilitation of Globe’s aging infrastructure as the City focuses resources on building …
Read More »Miami Town Manager seeks to build on momentum in second year
As Miami Town Manager Alexis Rivera approaches his second year as the Town’s top administrator, his vision for the future has hit a few bumps, but he is dedicated to ushering in a new and prosperous era in a place that has seen fortunes come and go throughout its history. …
Read More »Zoning approved,TRSD denies encumbrances at Council meeting
Zoning amendment approved for Marigold development near old drive-in After a public hearing, Council approved a zoning change allowing the Marigold development, near the drive-in movie theater, to move forward. The Marigold development is being proposed for land on the north side of Highway 60 from Holder Drive to the …
Read More »The importance of granting Home Rule to cities/towns
The City of Globe has announced that Home Rule will once again be on the ballot this year and we are recommending a yes vote to allow our City Council to continue the work they are doing with Federal and State grants and investment in our community. So just what …
Read More »Mayor discusses Bed Tax and NE Corridor Study
Globe Mayor Al Gameros provides an update on City RCAC RETURNS TO GLOBE The Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) held its annual board meeting from February 14 through 16, returning to Globe to see how the city has progressed since its last meeting. RCAC consists of 21 board members who …
Read More »Bed tax payments to resume after March 26 Council meeting
Bed tax to continue with current distribution percentages – for the time being For the time being, bed tax funds will continue to be distributed to the five current bed tax organizations, according to a motion Council passed during this meeting. The distributions will also continue to be calculated according …
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