Archive for ‘February, 2007’

Five Questions for Councilmember Steve Urie (Gilbert Town Council Candidate)

We recently asked Five Questions to the candidates running for and the incumbents on the Town Council. Councilmember Steve Urie’s answers to our five questions is next. We do this to shine a spotlight on the people who are shaping Gilbert and to facilitate a larger conversation about governance. We thank Mr. Urie for taking the time to share with us and look forward to hearing from the other candidates and current councilmembers.

We here at Gilbert Arizona’s Homepage are fans of everyone who chooses to serve our community and nation. We encourage you to connect with them, learn about their views, and then vote. Voter and election information at the end of the article.

Five Questions for Councilmember Steve Urie, candidate for Gilbert Town Council.

Steve Urie Candidate for Gilbert Town Council

Leisure Pursuits registration starting 20 February 2007

Registration for youth and adult classes begins next week. Instead of using the touch-tone registration, try registering online at:
www.GilbertRecreation.com
For accommodations, please call (480) 503-6200.

Five Questions for Jared Taylor (Gilbert Town Council Candidate)

We begin a new feature on this website with a short conversation with Jared Taylor. We recently asked Five Questions to the candidates running for and the incumbents on the Town Council. We do this to shine a spotlight on the people who are shaping Gilbert and to facilitate a larger conversation about governance. Mr. Taylor was the first to respond to our request. We thank him for taking the time to share with us and look forward to hearing from the other candidates and current councilmembers.

We here at Gilbert Arizona’s Homepage are fans of everyone who chooses to serve our community and nation. We encourage you to connect with them, learn about their views, and then vote. Voter and election information at the end of the article.

Five Questions for Jared Taylor, candidate for Gilbert Town Council.

Jared Taylor

Town Council Meeting - Tuesday, 13 February 2007

Town Council meeting tomorrow night. On the agenda the always popular student citizenship awards and public hearings on two zoning amendments. This is your opportunity to be heard.

Regular Meeting of the Gilbert Town Council
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
7:00 p.m.

ZONING Z05-24 - conduct hearing and consider adoption of an Ordinance rezoning approximately 80 gross acres located at the southwest corner of Pecos and Higley Roads from Rural-43 to SF-15.

GENERAL PLAN GP06-09/ZONING Z06-86 (Continuance requested to March 20, 2007.)

Bird Walk at the Riparian Institute - Sunday, 11 February 2007

My favorite place in Gilbert is the Riparian Institute. If you have never visited the preserve, Sunday, 11 February 2007 may be the perfect time. Members of the Audobon Society will be leading a birding session tomorrow morning at the Riparian institute starting at 8:00 a.m. This event is appropriate for all ages. There is a participation fee of 5 dollars.

Calender of Events

Riparian Institute Public Programs
Lisa Hermann, Education Coordinator
(480) 209-6946

Capital Improvement Projects Meeting - Thursday, 22 February 2007

Each month Gilbert hosts a Capital Improvement Projects Meeting where residents can learn about planned capital projects including roadways, parks, and public works projects. While these are not meetings to solicit public input, Project Managers and Town Engineers are on hand to answer your questions about current and upcoming CIP projects. For more information please visit:

http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/townmanager/cip.cfm

The February meeting will be held at the Southeast Regional Library.

Thursday, 22 February 2007
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Southeast Regional Library
(602) 352-3000