March 2015 - Page 2 of 9 - Pinal Partnership

Casa Grande judge is new Eloy magistrate

by Melissa | Mar 26, 2015 | Eloy, Government

Casa Grande judge is new Eloy magistrate By David Yankus | Eloy Enterprise After nearly three drama-filled months surrounding the City court, the Eloy City Council approved the hiring of a new City magistrate Monday evening. Former Casa Grande Justice of the Peace and...

Pinal County sheriff thumbs nose at study of his department

by Melissa | Mar 26, 2015 | Government

Pinal County sheriff thumbs nose at study of his department By Brian Wright | Florence Reminder After completing nearly 100 studies of law enforcement departments across the country, Leonard Matarese had basically seen it all – that is, until he ran into sheriff Paul...

Florence sued over General Store fire

by Melissa | Mar 26, 2015 | Florence, Government

Florence sued over General Store fire Florence Reminder Nearly four years after the Florence General Store burned down, the town of Florence is being sued by the store’s owner for failing to save the 121-year-old building. Assistant Town Manager Jess Knudson confirmed...

Lower building fees OK’d for small Florence projects

by Melissa | Mar 26, 2015 | Development, Florence

Lower building fees OK’d for small Florence projects By Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder Modified building fees, intended to make small projects more affordable and reducing what the town of Florence collects for plan reviews and permits, were approved by the Town...

Pinal County Supervisor Smith’s meeting well attended; good news/bad news updates

by Melissa | Mar 25, 2015 | Arizona City, Environment, Government

Pinal County Supervisor Smith’s meeting well attended; good news/bad news updates By Kayne Crison | Arizona City Independent Pinal County Supervisor Anthony Smith was in Arizona City last week for his monthly “Sessions with the Supervisor” visit with local residents...