By Jay Taylor | In Maricopa
Installation of the “M” monument entering town from the north on John Wayne Parkway, which has languished since February, is a step closer to reality.
Councilmember Vincent Manfredi, who was serving as interim mayor during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, announced the news at the meeting, saying the city received a permit to erect the monument within city limits, slightly south of the original location.
It was on hold while awaiting Arizona Department of Transportation approval.
The exact location of the monument is to be determined. The permit came as a result of recent meetings between city leaders and ADOT management.
Manfredi said all indications are that the project would be completed soon.
“(There is) good news that came from that meeting (with ADOT) – very good news,” Manfredi said. “Everybody has been asking about that monument and now we have a permit, so congratulations. The monument will be going up. It’s moved just a little bit south into town.”
