Corporation Commission to hold public meeting regarding Global Water rate increase
The Arizona Corporation Commission will be in Maricopa on Tuesday night to hold a public comment meeting on a request for a rate increase by Global Water Resources.
Global is seeking an overall gross revenue increase of $3,061,292 (34 percent) over current operating revenues for it’s Santa Cruz water customers in Maricopa. Under the company’s proposal, a Santa Cruz residential water customer served by a 5/8-inch water meter, with average usage of 7,827 gallons per month, would experience an increase from current monthly charges of $42.75 to charges of $49.75 per month ($7.00 monthly increase or 16 percent). The actual percentage rate increase for Individual customers would vary depending on the type of service provided.
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Local events bring fun to holiday weekend, help those in need
Along with the elaborate feasts and family time, this Thanksgiving weekend gave Maricopans a chance to have fun and help those in need at the same time.
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Latest poll: Goddard has edge over Brewer, Palin not popular among Arizonans
Although the release of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s new book dominates media coverage, few voters in Arizona would like to see her become president in the future, according to a new Cronkite/Eight poll.
The poll, conducted November 19th to 22nd, found that 20 percent of those interviewed would like to see her run for president sometime in the future while 63 percent would not want to see her run and 17 percent had no opinion. Forty-three percent of the Republicans would like her to run compared to 10 percent of the Democrats and 20 percent of the Independents.
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Attorney General offers tips to avoid fraudulent holiday charitable appeals
The holiday season has arrived, a time of year when many Arizonans give back to their communities. To help ensure a rewarding experience, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard recommends consumers take the following precautions when making charitable donations:
Do not pay bills or invoices you have received from charities unless you know you have already made a commitment to support them.
Be skeptical of anyone asking for a donation by requesting your credit card number or bank account information over the phone unless you already donate to that charity.
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Santa Claus is coming to town… tonight!
For the fourth year in a row, the Christmas season is bringing two "famous guests" to Maricopa, and this year local firefighters are helping them out!
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McDonald: To the residents of Maricopa
On behalf of my family, we want to wish everyone in Maricopa a, “Happy Holiday Season!”
I want to begin this article with a huge and sincere “Thank You” to everyone who has stood by me during what has easily been the most trying time of my life. We have received tons of support from our friends, family, local business owners and the citizens of Maricopa. To those that stood by us I want to thank you.
Recently, many of you have asked me to run for Mayor of Maricopa. I have fielded this request from friends in the community, business owners, those running for council, residents and even employees within City Hall. I have given this decision a great deal of thought over the past 3 months with consultation of friends, family and key advisors.
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Marchione: Drowning in your water bill?
No, you’re not drowning in your water bill, but if Global Water’s argument to the ACC on a proposed rate increase is convincing enough, due to the lack of a counter-argument, you may find yourself with yet another financial burden that will certainly make staying financially “afloat” a whole lot tougher.
Fact is, there’s never a guarantee that when an individual or business makes any investment, they’ll make a return on that investment. If you or I lose money in the market, we can’t simply go door to door asking our neighbors for a hand-out to recoup or offset our losses. Should it be any different for Global Water? Calculated risk is part of the business of doing business, and lately, it would seem we’re all paying for the choices of others. Many of us have witnessed our life savings take a significant hit, property taxes have gone up, additional secondary property taxes are on their way, many have lost their homes, electricity rates have already increased, and now we’re being challenged at the tap.
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Second Maricopa Turkey Trot to benefit food bank
The City of Maricopa Police Association would like to help local food bank F.O.R. (Food, Opportunity & Resources) Maricopa feed those in need this Holiday Season.
To that end, they are sponsoring the Second Annual Maricopa Turkey Trot and Canned Food Drive this Thanksgiving Day!
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A Thanksgiving message from the Maricopa Police Department
This Thursday Americans nationwide will celebrate all we have to be thankful for. Many of us will travel to enjoy the long holiday weekend together with family and friends. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that over 90% of Americans will travel by car to reach their destination, making Thanksgiving the most heavily travelled holiday of the year.
Sadly, Thanksgiving is also our nation’s deadliest holiday period. Last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 389 passenger vehicle occupants died in motor vehicle crashes. Of those, 55% were unrestrained. Many of these needless deaths could have been averted by simply buckling up a seat belt. Some other major contributors to holiday traffic fatalities include;
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Charity effort underway to help local family devastated by fire
The Maricopa community is rallying once again to help another local family in their time of distress.
A mobile home fire Friday claimed the life of 22 year-old Michelle Mariano. Michelle’s sister Marian survived, but suffered major burns to her body and is in critical condition at the Maricopa Medical Center burn unit in Phoenix. Michelle’s 3 year-old son, Jaylen, rescued his 1 year-old sister, Eden, from the flames. However, Eden suffered burns to her face and torso and is currently in the burn unit as well. Jaylen was uninjured.
The family’s mobile home was completely destroyed along with their two cars and all their personal belongings.
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