By: Jim Moss Globe is not becoming a ‘Prison Town’ any time soon. The ‘official’ word is that Emerald Co. failed to secure state land for their prison proposal. Does this mean that Emerald Co., the EDC, Globe’s Mayor and majority Council, and Gila County Supervisors —- did not perform …
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Mr. Mayor, It’s Not a Game
You attempted to confuse constituents by asserting, “I don’t think we (City Council) could stop this prison project even if we wanted to.” You knew then, as you know now, that your statement was false. Since then, you have done everything in your power to bring a big private prison to Globe, no matter how many residents voice opposition.
Read More »What’s Really Important in the World Part II
A pal is to the heart what a dog is to the soul.
Read More »Kingman Residents speak out about their Private Prison
"If I had a choice to look at a prison being built again in Kingman I would take more time, ask more questions and make different decisions."
Read More »The Prison Debate: Week Two. Public & Employee Safety
The facts are irrefutable...until you read those other reports which weren't funded by the private prison industry.
Read More »Parallel Disasters
By: James Dowley Owner/Investor/ Old Globe Cafe I recently read an article entitled “Tightwads Legacy”. It documented the actions of one Bill Gottlieb, a property buyer in Manhattan who amassed a portfolio of over 100 properties…and then died. He boarded up his holdings or rented them out without maintaining them. …
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