generate business and economic growth? “Globe is at the crossroads to many destinations in all geographic directions,” said Al Gameros, the Mayor of this dynamic and thriving city. Gameros added,“By taking advantage of the sales tax revenue generated by non-city residents that utilize Globe’s roads and services. Globe has seen an incredible growth of 87% in sales tax since 2017, and that does not include the 1% sale tax implemented a year ago. This sales tax revenue has helped pay for the resources visitors use while here in our city and decreases the cost burden on our own city residents.” These past seven years, the City of Globe Council and staff have developed a shared vision and implemented their Strategic Action Plan to build the foundation for a 21st Century Civic Model that the residents of Globe enjoy today and are proud to call home. And the results have been astounding! Globe’s City Council approved a $65 Million budget for fiscal year 23/24 – about a $23 Million increase from 2022.This is due to successfully pursuing $18 Million in State and Federal Funding, with an anticipated additional amount of $7.7 Million in 2024. Since 2017, Globe has received over $127 Million in grant funding. Under the leadership of Mayor Gameros and the Council the City of Globe has put these funds to good use: • Community Center Pool & Splash Pad, $4.3 Million • Community Center Sewer Line Project, $1.5 Million • Hill Street Realignment, $1.5 Million • City Hall Veterans Park & Community Center Playground Upgrades, $250K • The Michaelson Building Coworkspace & Business Incubator, $750K (in progress) • Connie’s Bridge Replacement, $4.4 Million (in progress) ASSOCIATION OF ENERGY ENGINEERS 3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03 GLOBE, AZ
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