By Jodie Nowell | Dispatch
CASA GRANDE — Mayor Craig McFarland delivered a glowing State of the City address to a packed audience at the Community Recreation Center on Tuesday, highlighting rapid growth and the creation of many jobs.
A carnival-type atmosphere prevailed with a mariachi band entertaining guests as they mingled during a reception prior to the presentation.
Before he began his address McFarland requested the audience to join him in a moment’s silence for the people of Ukraine.
Titled “A Growing Horizon,” the mayor’s presentation was broken into various components, with Casa Grande councilmembers in Dick Powell, Matt Herman, Lisa Navarro Fitzgibbons, Donna McBride and Jeff Lavender summarizing various portfolios, accompanied with informative videos.