Casa Grande P&Z approves houses
By Heather Smathers | Pinal Central Ghost Hollow won’t be a ghost development much longer. Planning and Zoning commissioners voted Thursday to approve new houses in the Ghost Hollow subdivision, off Pinal Avenue north of Val Vista Boulevard. Joseph Carl Homes, a Phoenix-area homebuilder, has purchased 125 platted lots and plans to offer a […]
Read More →Casa Grande council candidates address growth
By Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch Residents had an opportunity to hear from candidates for City Council on Thursday at a forum in Casa Grande. Candidates were asked to give their opinions on three issues facing the city: growth and economic development, a municipal ambulance service and employee unions. The forum was sponsored […]
Read More →Frito-Lay, county settle tax dispute
By Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch An agreement between Pinal County and a major employer in Casa Grande will result in a lowered tax burden for the company. Frito-Lay, with a large snack food plant in Casa Grande, appealed a decision from the Pinal County assessor to include many items under a business […]
Read More →Varela wants to see projects through to finish
(EDITOR’S NOTE — This is the last in a series of articles profiling candidates for Casa Grande City Council.) By Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch Saying he’s humbled and honored to be a servant to the community, incumbent City Councilman Ralph Varela hopes to continue in that role. Varela originally was elected to the […]
Read More →Powell says community comes first
(EDITOR’S NOTE — This is the fifth in a series of articles profiling candidates for Casa Grande City Council.) By Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch Community first. That’s the motto and mantra Dick Powell lives by as an incumbent Casa Grande City Council member, and it’s the driving force behind his seeking re-election. Powell, […]
Read More →PhoenixMart plagued with continued Lawsuits one month after FBI investigation ends
Real Estate Daily News Harder Mechanical Contractors filed documents on June 14th in Pinal County Superior Court seeking $118,516 in unpaid labor and materials it provided for the PhoenixMart in Casa Grande. The company filed a lien in January for the unpaid plumbing services it provided and proceeded to take legal action in court this […]
Read More →Huddleston worked for Casa Grande, wants to continue service
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of articles profiling candidates for Casa Grande City Council. He might have retired several years ago, but former Casa Grande Police Chief Bob Huddleston said he has no plans to slow down. “I had always considered running for council when I retired,” Huddleston told PinalCentral. “In […]
Read More →Herman hopes to continue service to Casa Grande
By Heather Smathers EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series of articles profiling candidates for Casa Grande City Council. A passion for serving his community is what drives Matt Herman to seek another term on the City Council. Herman, now in his ninth year on the council, said he continues to want to […]
Read More →McFarland has vision for Casa Grande in run for 2nd term
EDITOR’S NOTE — Craig McFarland is running for mayor of Casa Grande and does not face an opponent. He was invited to answer the same questions that were sent to all City Council candidates. The candidate profiles are appearing as a series. He’s lived in Casa Grande for more than 13 years, but Craig McFarland […]
Read More →Ducey talks business in Casa Grande campaign stop
By Heather Smathers | Casa Grande Dispatch Gov. Doug Ducey made a campaign stop in Casa Grande Thursday, speaking with business and civic leaders trying to understand how his administration could continue to help Pinal County thrive. Meeting with a handful of leaders at the Hexcel Corporation plant, Ducey heard from Hexcel Group Product […]
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