David Abbott
January 29, 2025
Government, Living, Mayors' Letter
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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Guest Contributor
January 3, 2025
Government, Living, Mayors' Letter
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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David Abbott
November 18, 2024
Government, Living, Sponsor Content
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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David Abbott
October 28, 2024
Government, Living, Politics, Sponsor Content
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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David Abbott
September 18, 2024
Government, Living, Sponsor Content
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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Patricia Sanders
September 12, 2024
Government, Living
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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Guest Contributor
August 26, 2024
Government, Mayors' Letter
ELECTION RESULTS: I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the primary election. Although I was unopposed, I truly appreciate the continued support that has been shown to me in my first eight years serving as your mayor. My intention was to serve for only two terms and …
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David Abbott
August 21, 2024
Government, Sponsor Content
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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Patricia Sanders
June 22, 2024
Government
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 …
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Guest Contributor
April 18, 2024
Mayors' Letter
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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