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
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Gilbert 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 moreTown of Gilbert Actions Invite Lawsuit
For selectively taking down campaign signs that opposed the transportation bond, the Town has been sued in Superior Court of Arizona by Mr. Jim Torgesen of Gilbert. The lawsuit presents two questions for the court. First, a question to void
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 moreThe Gilbert Bond is Double-Double Taxation
Is there anything better than a Double-Double at In-N-Out Burger? But what if you paid for a Double-Double but you really got a Single-Single? Many great things come in twos. Taxation is not one of those. On Tuesday, September 21st,
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
Read moreThank you, Anita
For many years, Anita Christy has published GilbertWatch. I thank Anita for her fearless pursuit of truth, defense of the family, and bold stand for freedom. She is now planning to spend more time with her family. I’m humbled that
Read moreRepublican Party in Gilbert and Queen Creek Endorses Matt Nielsen for Gilbert Mayor
Gilbert, AZ- The Republican Party in Gilbert & Queen Creek, Arizona’s 12th Republican Legislative District, endorses Gilbert Mayoral candidate Matt Nielsen. Nielsen won his heavily contested Primary in August and faces a run off in the General Election. The Republican
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