And no one can overrule them; not the governor, not the mayor, not even Mesa City Council.
Thousands across Mesa are expected to be on the move, though no moving vans are needed, as the âmoveâ will be purely for local voting purposes.
Mesa is divided into six districts, with each represented by a City Council member.
The U.S. Census is a huge deal for state and local governments, as it potentially impacts population-linked funding and Congressional districts.
Early results of the 2020 Census already sent shock waves through the world of politics, as New York and California unexpectedly lost congressional seats; Arizona maintained its congressional seats, stunning those who expected the state to gain a seat.
Town Council meets Tuesday, May 18
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The Town Council came across a major bargain when it approved $46,571 for the design of a roughly $2 million sidewalk infill project at its May 4 regular session. The total design costs are estimated at $320,715.
The town is obtaining funding with a federal grant through the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) with project management by the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Town staff applied for and received unspent MAG closeout funding for design assistance in the amount of $274,144. The townâs portion of the design cost is $16,571. The town will also pay $30,000 for an ADOT fee for design.
The federal grant for construction is $2,026,477 or 94.3 percent of the cost. The townâs matching portion amounts to $122,491 (5.7 percent). At the end of the day the town will pay $169,062 for its share of design and construction of the nearly $2.5 project.
The regular Monday night, May 2 meeting of the Cave Creek Town Council was devoted mainly to discussion only items and a comprehensive presentation of the Pedestrian Safety Study performed for the Town of Cave Creek by Kimley Horn under contract with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
NOTEWORTHY ACTION ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA:
Unanimously approved the request by Turf Paradise for a new Par-Mutuel Wagering license at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. Cave Creek AZ for the period June 1, 2021 -May 31, 2024.
GENERAL AGENDA:
Unanimously approved a cooperative purchasing agreement with K&C Automation to upgrade the PLC and radios for the CAP booster stations, in an amount not to exceed $97,308, and to authorize the Mayor and staff to execute the necessary contract documents
The Town Council has approved a proposal for the Town of Fountain Hills to join the Arizona Thrives initiative, a program being developed through a coordinated effort of businesses, government and organizations. The goal is to plan a path forward to achieving a healthy economy as Arizona transitions to clean air, clean energy and low carbon emissions.
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is urging its members to join the effort. Town staff determined there are no costs or membership fees, economic impacts or apparent downsides to Fountain Hills joining the effort.
Arizona Thrives has developed its framework through the work of a group of community leaders wanting to improve air quality, ensure vibrant communities and bolster the economy by seeking to accelerate the transition to lower cost and reliable clean energy.
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