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Gilbert tax foes want to put issues on ballot

Gilbert tax foes want to put issues on ballot

Blake Herzog, Tribune Jul 2, 2009 - 12:13PM

Three recently approved tax increases in Gilbert will be put to a public vote if those opposed to the hikes are successful in getting the issues to the ballot. Three voter referendums were filed Thursday by former Maricopa County Assessor Kevin Ross.

Gilbert formally adopts sales tax hike

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Gilbert TEA Party planned for July 4

Gilbert activists are planning another tax protest at Town Hall to mark Independence Day on Saturday. And while not expecting as large a...

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Gilbert formally adopts sales tax hike

The Gilbert Town Council formally approved a quarter-cent sales tax increase Tuesday night, which was OK'd June 2 to help close a $14...

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E.V. districts rehiring laid-off teachers

East Valley school districts that sent out reduction-in-force notices to teachers in April are now calling back many of them and...

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Gilbert

Hayley Ringle, Tribune

Jul 1, 2009 - 6:19PM

Churches, nonprofit organizations and other groups that rent facilities in the Gilbert Unified School District could pay more in future rental fees as district officials discuss a possible rate increase.

Gilbert district considers rental rate hikes

Hayley Ringle, Tribune Jul 1, 2009 - 6:19PM

Churches, nonprofit organizations and other groups that rent facilities in the Gilbert Unified School District could pay more in future rental fees as district officials discuss a possible rate increase.

Acclaimed pastry chef joins Gilbert ice cream shop

Jess Harter, Tribune Jul 1, 2009 - 9:32AM

Acclaimed pastry chef Tracy Dempsey will be guest chef for the summer at Gilbert ice cream shop Udder Delights, where she will create a new dessert menu, as well as new ice cream flavors.

Gilbert Election

Blake Herzog, Tribune

Feb 6, 2009 - 6:33PM

In a lot of ways, Steve Berman's current election campaign isn't much different from his last two. He's been the mayor of Gilbert for the last eight years, but Berman hasn't become the "establishment" candidate.

Berman campaigns on Gilbert's successes

Berman campaigns on Gilbert's successes

Blake Herzog, Tribune Feb 6, 2009 - 6:33PM

In a lot of ways, Steve Berman's current election campaign isn't much different from his last two. He's been the mayor of Gilbert for the last eight years, but Berman hasn't become the "establishment" candidate.

Cop Shop

Gary Grado, Tribune

Jul 2, 2009 - 5:20PM

A Mesa detective who shot and killed a 15-year-old girl at the end of a car chase on May 28, fired his weapon to protect his partner, according to a police report.

Cops mum; family in dark after teen's death

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The Associated Press

Jul 1, 2009 - 1:21PM

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says its officers will be taking part in various DUI task force operations over the Fourth of July weekend across the state in an effort to crackdown on drunk drivers.

DPS to step up DUI enforcement this weekend

The Associated Press Jul 1, 2009 - 1:21PM

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says its officers will be taking part in various DUI task force operations over the Fourth of July weekend across the state in an effort to crackdown on drunk drivers.

DPS: Don't stop on Loop 202 for fireworks

Mike Branom, Tribune Jul 1, 2009 - 12:29PM

For the popular July Fourth fireworks show at Tempe Town Lake, throw down a blanket – but don’t stop the car.

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