Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gila County, Arizona public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities
Buckhead Mesa Landfill Expansion financing
Supervisors will discuss how to finance the Buckhead Mesa Landfill expansion, the Townsite Act Purchase, and related capital spending. The financing choice could shape county costs for years.
Tri-City Regional Sanitary District sewer construction
The sanitary district is building sewer infrastructure and gave the Board an update. Sewer service affects growth and public health in the Tri-City area.
Landfill Compactor Lease-Purchase
The county was considering a seven-year lease-purchase of a new Caterpillar 826 landfill compactor costing up to about $1.3 million plus tax. This equipment is what compacts waste at the county landfill, and it affects how long the landfill lasts and what waste services cost.