Mr. Mayor, It’s Not a Game

June 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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.

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Citizens launch ballot initiative process

June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A group of local citizens gather in front of United Jewelry in downtown Globe to launch a petition drive to get 2 ballot initiatives on the March ballot.g

Can Citizens force a vote on a controversial plan to bring a Private Prison to Globe? No ballot initiative has ever been done in the 19 years that Globe City Clerk, Gina Paul has been at her post. Its easy to see why. Ballot initiatives, like so much of our political process has gotten cumbersome [...]

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