Florence Candidates Talk About Importance of a Unified Florence

Florence candidates talk about importance of a unified Florence

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth and last article in a series in which Town Council candidates respond in writing to questions from the Florence Reminder and PinalCentral. The primary election is July 21.

Florence candidates share ideas for prosperous downtown

By Mark Cowling | Pinal Central There are four seats on the ballot. Les Buchner, Greg Curl, Rita Ann Ezzai and Jose “Mo” Maldonado are competing for three four-year seats. Nicole Buccellato is running unopposed for a two-year term. What should be the town’s role, if any, in a popular and prosperous downtown area? Buchner: Creating a prosperous historic downtown area requires a well-coordinated effort, and must involve both local government and d…