JANUARY 2005
Mayor, Council & Franchise Agreements Up for Election The mayoral seat and three Council seats are up for election in the Primary Election on Tues., March 8. Mayor Jim Cavanaugh, whose term is up, is running unopposed for a four-year term for Mayor. The three Council seats that are open currently belong to Council Member Ken Porter whose second four-year term is up (he cannot run again due to term limitations); Council Member Sue Linney, who has chosen not to run again; and Frank Cavalier whose first four-year term is up. Candidates who are running for the three Council seats are: Gabriel Bey, Incumbent Frank Cavalier, Maxine Hill, Brenda Holland, and Georgia Lord.
Get Mail Ballots for March 8 Election! See Back Page for Request Form! Bring the Family to the Security Alarm Tres Rios Nature Festival Permit Fee Due Now March 12 - 10 am to 6 pm March 13 - 10 am to 4 pm Estrella Mountain Regional Park Enjoy a beautiful Goodyear spring day and learn about the place we call “Tres Rios”, the site where three rivers, the Agua Fria, Salt and Gila, meet. This twoday event is a great family excursion right in Goodyear! This festival celebrates our rivers, wildlife, history and heritage.
Also on the ballot are franchise agreements between the City and APS and the City and Southwest Gas so these two companies can continue to use the City’s right-of-way for infrastructure.
Lower Your Sewer Bill If You Live South of I-10 Remember to conserve the amount of water you use both indoors and outdoors during January, February and March! This is the key to keeping your sewer rate low for the next year. The City averages your water usage for those three months to determine your Winter Quarter Average (WQA). This average becomes the maximum sewer rate you can be charged per month for 12 months from May 2005 through April 2006, even if your usage is higher than the WQA. Try not to fill swimming pools or hose off driveways and sidewalks and don’t over water the landscaping during these months. For most plants, you can shorten your watering schedule in the winter months. Conservation works!
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Visit the extensive children’s area with hands-on crafts, live wild-life, educational displays and activities. • Listen and talk to experts about wildlife, the outdoors and the rich history of the area! • Take a beginning bird walk or more advanced wildlife watching tour. • Shop the many vendors and enjoy great food and entertainment! • Free Fishing Clinic for kids/youth Festival admission is $10 per car. For info: www.tresriosnaturefestival.com
According to a 1999 City ordinance, security alarm permits are only good for one year - from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. No matter what time of year you obtained your permit, that permit is only good until Dec. 31 of that year. It MUST be renewed each year. The cost is $10 if renewed within thirty (30) days prior to expiration. If the permit is re-newed within thirty (30) days after expiration, a $20 administrative fee will be assessed. If a permit is not renewed within thirty (30) days after expiration, the permit will be discarded by the City and you will owe for a new permit. Renew your permit and avoid paying fines. There is a $250 fine for a false burglar alarm and $500 fine for a false robbery/panic alarm or fire alarm if public safety is dispatched and you have no permit. Those who need a Security Alarm Permit Application for their residence can obtain it online at Goodyear’s website: www.goodyearaz.gov. Click on Citizens’ Services on homepage. The completed permit and permit fee should be mailed or delivered to the Police Department, 119 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338. Make checks payable to “City of Goodyear.”
Senior Pro Rodeo In Town - Feb. 25, 26, 27 The SW Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Goodyear host senior pro rodeo cowboys and cowgirls on Saturday, Feb. 26 and Sunday, Feb 27. The spectator event starts at 2 pm each day with the hilarious Corporate Challenge Calf Dressing competition during Saturday’s intermission. Sunday’s intermission, features the funny Kid’s
Calf Ribbon Chase.Bareback riding, calf roping, ladies barrel racing, team roping, saddle bronco riding, bull riding, and steer wrestling will dazzle the crowd that weekend. The rodeo grounds is in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 5 miles south of I-10 off Estrella Parkway. Call the Chamber at 623-932-2260.