The Pinal Creek Bridge project, aka Connie’s Bridge, is nearly a year behind schedule, but the City is focused on the long-term viability of the bridge rather than the reasons behind the delays or a timeline to completion. “I’m not really worried about a deadline,” says Globe Mayor Al Gameros. …
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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 …
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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 …
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Having a community pool says a lot about what a community values – fitness, safety, self-confidence, joy. After a 9 year closure, the Globe Community Center Pool came back to life in the summer of 2023 and now hosts a broad range of programs for a water-loving public. On an …
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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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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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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 …
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By Mayor Al Gameros WASHINGTON DC TRIP: On March 6th a delegation from our city went to Washington DC to meet with our Congress representatives prior to the annual National League of Cities conference. This delegation included Councilman Leetham, Councilman Gonzales, Economic Director Linda Oddonetto, and myself. Our Washington lobbyist …
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDANCY: I want to take this opportunity to announce that I will be seeking a third term as the Mayor of Globe in the 2024 election. A lot of thought, the continued support of my wife and family and the grace of God has led me to this …
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There’s a sense of anticipation in the local business community, as the calendar turns to the new year and buildings that have sat idle begin to fill with new signs of life. From restaurant chains expanding into Globe to hometown entrepreneurs turning their dreams into reality, 2024 will usher in …
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