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JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 02:59 AM Aug 2020

Gilbert mayor Jenn Daniels unexpectedly resigns

GILBERT, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - The Town of Gilbert will be looking for a new mayor. Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels resigned on Tuesday. She told the Town Council of her decision.

"Thank you to those who put their trust me in me to lead. You have been patient and generous, and I will always be grateful for this remarkable experience," Daniels said in a statement.

She didn't give a reason why she stepped down, though she had announced in February that she wasn't running for re-election. Daniels only had five months left on her term. She was appointed interim mayor in July 2016 when former mayor John Lewis resigned and then she was elected in November of 2016.

Daniels' full statement can be read below.

I have loved serving the Town of Gilbert for more than 11 years. I have worked alongside amazing people - staff and council members, regional and school leaders, business owners, volunteers, faith groups and friends and neighbors - all working to make our community a better place to live, work and play.

https://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/arizona_politics/gilbert-mayor-jenn-daniels-unexpectedly-resigns/article_0014672c-dc49-11ea-bfd4-b39df59e461f.amp.html

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mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
1. Interesting ... I'm like a 30 second drive from Gilbert and lived there for 8 years
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 03:13 AM
Aug 2020

prior to where I live now.

It's always amused me it's called Town of Gilbert. It's a pretty freaking huge town. 70 sq miles and 250,000 people or so.

Wonder what the skinny is?

marybourg

(12,540 posts)
2. Coming from the Northeast, I was
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 06:34 AM
Aug 2020

amused for many years at what’s called a “city” here. But now, I understand that it’s just the term for the form of organization. If it incorporates, it’s a “city“, no matter how tiny. Perhaps Gilbert never incorporated, hence it’s a
“ town”. But I don’t really know.

in2herbs

(2,942 posts)
3. The difference between a "city" and a "town" is population. Population of 5,000 or less is a town
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 09:14 AM
Aug 2020

more than that is a city, however, once a town has exceeded the 5,000 population it has to take statutory steps to be declared a city. The designation makes a difference with obtaining funding sources. There are perks to being both. Incorporation is also required.

marybourg

(12,540 posts)
4. On Long Island, the Town of Hempstead has about
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 12:26 PM
Aug 2020

768,000 residents. Within its borders are 23 incorporated villages. What’s in a name?

LongtimeAZDem

(4,494 posts)
5. In Arizona, a Town cannot have a charter, and must hold "at large" common council elections, whereas
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 02:39 PM
Aug 2020

a City can adopt a charter, separate into districts, and have more elected positions.

A town may choose to become a city when its population exceeds 3000, but is not required to do so.

marybourg

(12,540 posts)
6. Here in AZ, I live in neither town nor city, but
Wed Aug 12, 2020, 04:39 PM
Aug 2020

just in an unincorporated part of the county. Our only government is the county government. We do have an HOA, but they have very few powers. Incorporation was proposed a couple of decades ago, but it was voted down. We’re about 34,000 people in our HOA.

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