Hector Acuña

1 week ago | myheraldreview.com | Hector Acuña

BENSON - The Benson City Council meeting on June 19, 2025, focused on the budget and public hearings. The proposed tax levy for fiscal years 2025-2026 includes a 2% increase, amounting to approximately $8,000 for a $100,000 home, to fund public safety, recreation, and other services. The mayor and council intended receive comments and questions from the public regarding the proposed city events in fiscal year, 2025-26, tax levy and truth in taxation. A resident, Ms. Shepherd, approached the podium.

1 week ago | myheraldreview.com | Hector Acuña

WILLCOX – The Council, Mayor, and City Manager were excited to announce that it had been awarded a $4 million grant for Water and Wastewater Improvements from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA). The city announced the new funding through a press release on Thursday, June 19, just two days after approving the 2025-26 fiscal budget.

1 week ago | myheraldreview.com | Hector Acuña

BENSON – The Benson City Council meeting on June 19, 2025, focused on the budget and public hearings. The proposed tax levy for fiscal years 2025-2026 includes a 2% increase, amounting to approximately $8,000 for a $100,000 home, to fund public safety, recreation, and other services. The mayor and council intended receive comments and questions from the public regarding the proposed city events in fiscal year, 2025-26, tax levy and truth in taxation. A resident, Ms. Shepherd, approached the podium.

1 week ago | myheraldreview.com | Hector Acuña

WILLCOX - The 2025 tourist season is about to begin for Apple Annies's Farm and Mandy Kirkendall is out and about getting the word out about family farm. The daughter of founders Annie and John Holcomb found herself Northern Cochise Community Hospital on Wednesday, June 18, speaking to a group of Rotary Club Members at their weekly meeting which takes place at the hospital conference room.

1 week ago | myheraldreview.com | Hector Acuña

WILLCOX - The Special Meeting of the City Council and Mayor on June 17 covered several key decisions and updates. The transit bus barn contract was awarded to Ward Brothers, and the budget discussion highlighted a $2 million general fund reserve, a $6.5 million general fund, and a $1 million reserve for roads. Willcox City Manager Caleb Blaschke led a detailed budget discussion, on various city projects and budgetary concerns.