I am grateful for the opportunity that I have to contribute to this blog, as well as to run for Gilbert Town Council. This town council race has been an amazing experience. I have had the privilege to meet so many great residents of Gilbert who have taught me so much, and have so many great ideas for how to improve our town. I am excited to continue to work with each of them in the … [Read more...]
Ben Cooper: Candidate for Gilbert Town Council
Keeping Gilbert Great! I love Gilbert. I’ve called it home for over 27 years and it has become a big part of who I am. My wife and I have chosen to raise our children here for the same reasons that many of you have chosen to do so: friendly families, strong schools, involved faith groups, and quality community design. We love the fact that Gilbert has attracted big city amenities while keeping … [Read more...]
Linda Abbott: Candidate for Gilbert Town Council
Growing business success and jobs, while maintaining quality of life My passion and love for this Town has not diminished in the twenty- five years since my husband and I made the decision to make Gilbert our home and to raise our family here. During this time I have worked along with others to ensure that our community is one of the finest in the United States; one that is safe, clean … [Read more...]
Gilbert’s Prop 406 – it’s getting a little testy
You don’t have to drive very far in Gilbert, Arizona to see signs like this: What is Prop 406? The Gilbert Town Council is placing a resolution in front of the voters in a special election to be held on May 18, 2010. Here is a PDF of the entire resolution. To summarize, Proposition 406 is: A resolution of the common council of the town of Gilbert, Arizona, to submit to the qualified … [Read more...]
It’s Election Day in Gilbert. Go Vote!
Today is Election Day in the Town of Gilbert. Up for grabs are the seats for Mayor and two members of the Town Council. Since Don Skousen dropped out of the Mayor’s race, John Lewis is basically running unopposed. There is a write-in candidate, Glen Spencer, and although Skousen’s name is still on the ballot, votes cast for him will not be counted (per the Town of Gilbert web site). The two … [Read more...]


I'm Jay Thompson, and I have a little blogging problem... 