Gilbert Watch is proud to endorse Thayer Verschoor for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 2. As a veteran of the US Army, 82nd Airborne division, Verschoor has lived and served Gilbert citizens for many years. Most recently, he served
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Gilbert Town Council Likely to Raise Taxes, Again
In the face of runaway inflation, Gilbert Town staff has recommended the 8th consecutive property tax increase. The case for these tax hikes is usually a sorry story about how little money the Town Council has to pay it’s massive
Read moreGilbert Watch Endorses Jim Torgeson for Gilbert Town Council
Gilbert Watch is proud to endorse Jim Torgeson for Gilbert Town Council. Mr. Torgeson has lived in Gilbert for many years and has served on the Redevelopment Commission and the Planning Commission. He’s a small business owner who has a
Read moreA Word About Government Workers
Have you ever heard a joke like this? “Q: How do government employees wink when they’re at work?A: They briefly open one eye.“ Or how about this one? “Three boys were talking after school while waiting for their fathers to
Read moreGilbert Town Council Looking to Raise Fees on Water and Waste
On the heels of the bond passage which will raise property taxes, the Town Council is now looking to raise fees on water and environmental services like recycling. This comes at a time of run away inflation where Gilbert consumers
Read moreFleeced Again
By a slim margin of only 164 votes, the proposed $515 million bond passed in Gilbert in November 2021. This sets the stage for even higher taxes and more wasteful spending in Gilbert. Gilbert taxpayers are already spending more on
Read moreWhy is the Bond So Massive?
Why are the politicians in Gilbert asking for so much money? $515 million is a mountain of money! Why is this bond so expensive? If it truly was just about roads and infrastructure or safety and congestion, the Town would
Read moreDoes Gilbert Really Need a $500 million Bond?
In a few short weeks, Gilbert voters will be asked to approve authorization to add upwards of $500 million in debt to the books. With little specific information, future tax increases, and a track record of wasteful spending, Gilbert voters
Read moreGilbert Town Council: How Do They Vote?
Do you know how your Gilbert Councilmembers vote? While each member of the Town Council are very personable, they have quite different voting records. Do you know who’s voting to raise your taxes and supporting wasteful programs? If not, perhaps
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