Three Gilbert council incumbents lose primary reelection bids
Three Gilbert Town Council incumbents lost their reelection bids in the July 21 primary, creating a major turnover before the town’s November election process.
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Three Gilbert council incumbents lose seats in primary shakeup
Three Gilbert Town Council incumbents lost their seats in the July primary, changing the council’s makeup as voters weigh the town’s next policy direction.
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Gilbert Releases Final Water-Meter Audit
Gilbert released its final water-meter audit after billing concerns, but the public release does not yet detail errors, dollar impacts, refunds or credits.
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Gilbert residents face ongoing road and waterline work in Val Vista Lakes
Phase 2 of Gilbert’s Val Vista Lakes Improvements project is 25% complete and scheduled through fall 2027, with road, drainage, sidewalk, driveway and waterline work.
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Gilbert police seek three persons of interest after firework injures five children
Gilbert police are asking for help identifying three people seen fleeing after a firework exploded at a backyard gathering near Ocotillo Road and Freeman Farms Road.
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Gilbert Police Increase School-Area Visibility as Classes Resume
Gilbert Public Schools began its 2026-27 year July 28. Gilbert police say families should expect more school-area visibility, traffic enforcement and safety outreach.
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Unofficial Gilbert results put three council incumbents outside winning positions
Updated Maricopa County results place Beth Goulden, Bill Spence, Joel Coen and Bus Obayomi ahead of three Gilbert incumbents after the July 21 primary. The county canvass deadline is August 3.
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Gilbert-Area Gas and Diesel Prices Rise as Regular Hits $4.50
East Valley regular gas reached $4.502 and diesel $5.570 on July 31. A Gilbert station listed both fuels slightly below the regional averages.
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Gilbert weighs data-center rules before any new applications
Gilbert is reviewing proposed data-center zoning rules focused on power, water, noise, setbacks, screening and future neighborhood impacts.
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Gilbert-area Loop 202 closure July 17–20: Cooper-to–Val Vista shutdown detours
Gilbert AZ – Eastbound Loop 202 shuts from 10 p.m. July 17 to 5 a.m. July 20 between Cooper and Val Vista; expect on-ramp closures and detours.
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Gilbert’s July 21, 2026 primary: registration, early voting, and mail ballot deadlines
Register by June 22, vote early June 24–July 17, and meet mail-ballot deadlines: request by July 10 and return by July 14.
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Gilbert Planning Commission to hear DR26-30 cold storage warehouse July 8
Gilbert AZ — The Planning Commission is set to take public comment July 8 on DR26-30, a proposed cold storage distribution warehouse at 455 E. Baseline Road.
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East Valley prices near Gilbert: AAA regular gas and diesel both down
Gilbert AZ Gas & Diesel Watch—AAA’s East Valley averages: regular $3.825/gal and diesel $4.818/gal, both down from yesterday and easing vs last week.
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Gilbert closes Desert Sky Park for summer while Phase 2 continues
Gilbert, AZ — Desert Sky Park closed May 26 through Sept. 4 while the town keeps Phase 2 work moving on a 50-acre expansion with fields and family amenities.
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Gilbert moves to sell 18.9 acres near Topgolf, bid opening set June 1
Gilbert is advancing a sealed-bid sale of 18.9 acres near Ray Road and Santan Village Parkway, with bids due June 1 and council review set for June 9.
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Gilbert’s proposed Target store near Higley and Ocotillo is stirring traffic and neighborhood concerns
Gilbert AZ – A Target-linked retail rezoning near Higley and Ocotillo is moving through review as neighbors press concerns about traffic, noise, and fit.
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Gilbert’s utility bill audit and April rate hike are colliding — what residents should watch now
Gilbert AZ – April utility bills now reflect approved 2026 rate increases while the town’s billing audit continues, leaving residents focused on accuracy and costs.
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Gilbert’s Heritage District is entering its apartment era. What Heritage Park means for downtown residents and businesses
Gilbert AZ – Heritage Park’s first phase is expected to begin opening in September 2026, bringing apartments, shops and new questions about parking and access downtown.
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Heritage District Breaks Ground, Retail Sale Signals Ongoing Investment
Gilbert, AZ – April 3, 2026 – New restaurant construction, a $10.8M retail sale, and fresh event venues signal steady growth in Gilbert’s core.
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Utility Hikes Take Effect as Heritage District Project Breaks Ground in Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ – April 2, 2026 – Water and trash rate hikes begin as a long-delayed Heritage District project moves forward and budget talks ramp up.
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Utility Rates Take Effect, State Budget Fight Looms, and Growth Pressures Continue in Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ – April 1, 2026 – New utility rates begin today as state budget tensions and steady development add pressure to local finances.
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State of the Town, School Board Meeting and Job Fair Highlight Busy Day in Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ – March 31, 2026 – State of the Town, school board meeting and a job fair put growth, budgets and workforce in focus today.