WASHINGTON DC TRIP: On May 25 through 27, myself, along with Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton, Councilman Freddy Rios, Assistant City Manager Linda Oddonnetto, and City Manager Paul Jepson, made a trip to Washington, DC to meet with our Delegates. The meetings included the Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Railroad Administration, …
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Sustainability and economic development have been hallmarks of Globe City Council’s agenda for the past decade, requiring both long-term planning and attention to details to manage land use and growth throughout the City. While the General Plan update—scheduled to be completed by Fiscal Year 2026—will address overall land use in …
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As Globe City Council works to update its Strategic Action Plan in preparation for setting the 2025/2026 budget, Council has prioritized creating a sustainable model for the future. One important aspect of future fiscal sustainability is updating the City’s fee schedule for everything from administrative costs to development to utilities …
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THANK YOU KIKO RADIO: I want to express my sincere appreciation for the dedicated service that KIKO Radio provided to our community for 66 years. While I am saddened to see them close, I understand the reasons and challenges behind the decision. KIKO Radio began its journey in 1958 with …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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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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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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. …
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