Tag Archives: Infrastructure

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. …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

City leaders have begun the process of updating Globe’s three-year Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and are working to have Council’s new goals identified for the 2024-2025 budget approval in June. As Globe City Council prepared to set off on its second historic lobbying visit to Washington DC this month, the …

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 …

Cedar Street eyesore to be demolished Council discussed the issue of dilapidated properties, which came up in connection with the abatement of a dilapidated home at 462 E. Cedar Street. Since 2018 the City has been trying to get the house either torn down or improved due to its dilapidated …

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 Leetham …