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Massive home development rezoning approved in far East …

4/17/2024
The Florence Town Council recently unanimously voted to rezone about 2,250 acres of rural land that could bring in more than 7,500 homes to the area. The council approved the measure for the Florence …

Florence council will likely see new faces in 2025

4/4/2024
With only one incumbent running for reelection this year, the Florence Town Council will more than likely have several new faces. Mayor Tara Walter is not running for reelection. Former …

Cordes resigns, will run for Florence mayor

3/30/2024
Michelle Cordes has resigned as a member of the Florence Town Council in order to run for mayor. Cordes’ resignation was effective Thursday, March 28 and will be formally announced at the …

Chilly reception to proposed planned community in …

3/26/2024
A proposal to rezone about 2,250 acres in Florence for a new potential master-planned community is getting some push back. At its May 18 meeting, the Florence Town Council heard the first reading of …

Error costs Florence council $263K

3/26/2024
A mistake is now costing Florence $263,248. About two years ago, the town approved a contract with Ameresco of Peoria for the installation of a solar array at Well 5. Now however, the array has to be …

Florence program making changes to stop discord

3/23/2024
After almost two years of growing acrimony from residents, the town of Florence will hold a community meeting to discuss the SeeClickFix program. The program, launched in July 2022, was intended to …

Florence council addresses roads in C.D. Farms …

3/5/2024
The Florence Town Council recently heard the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 660 acres to allow for the building of what could be a more than 3,000-home, master-planned community. The rezoning …

Florence approves $25K purchase of land for water …

12/5/2023
The Florence Town Council has approved spending $25,000 to purchase more than 2 acres of land for the Adamsville Road 12-Incht Waterline Project. The unanimous approval was part of the council's …

Florence council needs to deal with construction noise

11/24/2023
Regarding the "Council not happy with proposed noise changes” article in your Florence Independent November 2023 issue. How the council feels is NOTHING compared to how the people who live on …

Goddard presents CAP update to Florence council

11/22/2023
Former Arizona attorney general, Phoenix mayor and current Central Arizona Project Board President Terry Goddard made a presentation to the Florence Town Council at its Monday meeting to provide …

Florence looking for interim town manager

10/17/2023
The Florence Town Council on Monday approved a separation agreement with former Town Manager Russ Martin and laid out plans for the future. Under the separation agreement, Martin will receive a …

Florence residents sound off on town manager firing

10/3/2023
The Florence Town Council met for the first time Monday after it voted to fire Town Manager Russell Martin on Sept. 27.The council voted 6-1 to end Martin’s employment. Only Councilmember Jose …