housing because we’re improving some of the older neighborhoods.” Moreover, certain sectors of Coolidge’s public safety have been significantly bolstered, with the transition to a full-time Fire Department within the last year and a half. This ensures the community is safer and more prepared, even as calls for service have increased, reflecting the city’s growth. Coolidge is on the cusp of a monumental milestone: its 100-year Centennial. The city is meticulously planning a grand celebration to mark this significant occasion. “September 20th is the date we’re targeting, but we’re preparing for an event at San Carlos Park, which is our main central park,” says City Manager Gilbert Lopez This will be a comprehensive community gathering, featuring a stage with live music, various vendors, and a unique community wall displaying pictures of founding families and local businesses. “Our schools will have a booth as well because they’re an important part of our history. But our community is really founded on cotton farming, so we want to make sure to have some exhibits for that as well,” Lopez says. And while this event will pay homage to the city’s historical roots, it will simultaneously highlight its impressive leap into advanced manufacturing with the presence of Lucid and the anticipated arrival of the new Procter & Gamble facility. DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REVITALIZING COMMUNITY VIBRANCE The impending arrival of Procter & Gamble signifies a major win, with their site plans already approved 33 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08 COOLIDGE, AZ
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