Keyword: fees

Dershowitz pleads with judge to find him not …

5/25/2023
PHOENIX — Nationally known constitutional lawyer Alan Dershowitz pleaded with a federal judge in Phoenix on Wednesday not to find him financially liable for sanctions levied against lawyers who filed what the judge ruled was a frivolous lawsuit on behalf of two failed Republican candidates.

Residents learn about projected budget plans

5/10/2023
Recreation Centers of Sun City West officials are working to put together a budget to be voted on by the governing board this summer.

Sun City West revenue takes a hit amid slowing home …

4/27/2023
Some Valley homeowners are reluctant to sell only to trade out their lower mortgage interest rate for a higher one, and with it a likely higher monthly payment.

Attorneys: Lake shouldn’t pay some legal fees

4/6/2023
PHOENIX — Kari Lake shouldn’t be required to pay legal fees of Katie Hobbs and others in connection with her appeal of the election results to the Arizona Supreme Court, at least in part because she “honestly believes that electoral misconduct and illegal votes determined the outcome of the 2022 gubernatorial election,” her attorneys are arguing.

Retirement communities adapt

3/18/2023
Life is grand.

Gilbert Public Schools increasing athletic fees

3/1/2023
Gilbert Public Schools will be raising its athletic fees for the 2023-24 school year. The GPS Governing Board approved the increase Feb. 28 to $125 per sport  for  high school sports and …

Gilbert Town Council approves utility rate increases

2/22/2023
Gilbert Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 21 to raise customers’ utility bills $10.53 to shore up lagging fund balances and prepare for critical wastewater and stormwater infrastructure …

Gilbert Town Council takes on hot topics of rail, …

2/22/2023
Gilbert Town Council took up two heated issues from last fall, but the status quo did not change at council’s Feb. 21 meeting. 

Gilbert residents could see more frequent utility …

2/7/2023
Gilbert’s popular Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch serves as a recharge station for groundwater with the town’s reclaimed water. Gilbert wants to pay for an expansion of the distribution …

Gilbert hosting workshops on utility increases

1/17/2023
Gilbert is hosting two public open house workshops in January to provide more information on the town’s proposed utility rate increase set to go to council next month. 

Lawyers want Lake to pay $700K in legal costs

12/26/2022
PHOENIX — Calling her bid to overturn the election “frivolous” and lacking “legal and factual merit,” attorneys who successfully defended against her claims want …

Town hall set to discuss water fees in parts of Pinal …

5/11/2022
Republican State Rep. Neal Carter and Pinal County Supervisor Mike Goodman will host a town hall to address the recent increase in water-related to Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District …

Buckeye Council approves change to court fee

4/6/2022
The Buckeye City Council shot down a proposal Tuesday to increase one of its Municipal Court fees by a substantial amount. A moment later, the Council voted for a more modest increase.The Council …

Buckeye Council tables court fee changes

1/19/2022
Consent agenda items aren’t usually the topics of long city council discussions. Tuesday night, the Buckeye City Council held a lengthy discussion about just such an item. Councilor …

Arizona hiking electric vehicle registration fees

11/13/2021
PHOENIX — Been thinking about buying one of those all-electric cars? How about one fueled by natural gas? If you act by around Christmas, you could save yourself a lot of money, if not …

Senator seeks quick end to Arizona public safety fee …

6/14/2021
PHOENIX — More than 166,000 Arizona motorists who are now renewing their vehicle registrations are being hit up for a $32 fee the agency may not legally be entitled to collect. Four years …

Forde: RCSC fee reasonable; coyotes stay

6/7/2021
I am writing regarding two things. One is regarding the lady who wrote in and said that single people should not have to pay as much of a Recreation Centers of Sun City property assessment as …

Fees added to Surprise card transactions

5/10/2021
Developers who pull permits in the city of Surprise will soon have to pay a processing fee on credit cards.

State law on food trucks

3/15/2021
The state has its own vendor regulations, which Queen Creek already has incorporated in its ordinances. A town council staff summarizes the state regulations:

Goodyear council OKs 75th anniversary recreation pass …

2/1/2021
Goodyear residents planning to use the city’s new recreation campus when it opens this summer have several admission options, including a $75 promotional pass for individuals and families valid through the end of the year.

Goodyear council to consider discounted recreation …

1/22/2021
Goodyear is implementing new recreation and rental fees this year, but residents will receive a break if the City Council approves a 75th anniversary pass promotion when it meets in regular session Monday, Jan. 25.

GOP lawyer accuses judge of bias regarding election

1/2/2021
PHOENIX — The attorney for the Arizona Republican Party is telling a judge that he is treading on First Amendment rights if he imposes sanctions on his client for bringing what the judge called a “meritless” lawsuit over the just-competed election.

Peoria council approves budget transfer for sports …

12/12/2017
By Philip Haldiman, Independent Newsmedia The Peoria City Council recently authorized a budget transfer to fund renovations and updates to the Peoria Sports Complex. There are two …

Glendale takes resident input on proposed utility rate …

8/3/2017
By Cecilia Chan Independent Newsmedia John Brown is critical when it comes to Glendale looking to potentially hike rates for water, sewer and trash. He attended the first of four open houses …