Mayor Jackie Meck announces run for second term

Buckeye, Arizona - Mayor Jackie Meck today officially kicked off his bid for reelection for Mayor of Buckeye. Mayor Meck reconfirmed his ongoing commitment to bringing new jobs to Buckeye, building strong neighborhoods, and supporting education opportunities for the West Valley.

Meck submitted nearly double the required signatures more than a week before the deadline and has begun his fundraising efforts leading up to the March 13th election.

“I am excited for the opportunity to build on what we have started here in Buckeye,” said Meck. “Creating jobs and opportunities for our residents has been my number one focus and we will continue that work for four more years.”

Meck, a lifelong resident of Buckeye, was elected Mayor in 2008 after a lifetime of community service and leadership. As Past President of the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, Meck understands how critical it is for town leaders to be a part of helping create jobs and economic opportunity.

“No one has worked harder than Mayor Meck to create jobs and bring businesses to Buckeye,” said Buckeye resident and past Chairman of the Board of the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce Dorothy Lockard. “I know his weekly email blasts showing all the jobs available in Buckeye is a sign that things are starting to turn around out here.

As Mayor, Meck represents the Town of Buckeye on many different regional boards and commissions including the board of directors for the Maricopa Association of Government (MAG), West Valley Hospital Board of Trustees, Estrella Mountain Community College Advisory Board and others.

Buckeye Resident Wayne Polk said, “Jackie understands how important it is that the West Valley cities work together so that we can all succeed and grow as a region. We need his leadership and dedication to Buckeye.”

Jackie attended the University of Arizona and recently retired from the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District. His wife, Verlyne, retired as the librarian from Buckeye Union High School. Both Jackie and Verlyne have resided in Buckeye their whole lives, where they raised three children and now are the proud grandparents of Gracie, William, Audrey and Jackson.

To learn more about Mayor Jackie Meck, you can visit his website at http://www.mayormeck.com/ or call him directly at 480-684-0715.

Paid for by Meck for Mayor

Mayor Meck comments on I-10 Widening

This is an exciting time for the Town of Buckeye. For sure, the widening of Interstate 10 to Verrado Way/Airport Road makes the trips to the east and back easier and safer for Buckeye residents. In addition, the anticipated opening later this year of the Buckeye East Park and Ride will offer Buckeye area residents a commuting option they haven't had before.

I want to especially thank the our state leaders, the MAG Transportation Council and the professionals at ADOT for moving the schedule for the improvement of this section of highway up almost 10 years. It will make a big difference in saving lives and saving commuters time.

Mayor Meck's Jobs Initiative

I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you that are sending out my weekly emails to other persons/organizations. I am sending out approximately 6,000 emails to all of you. I think with your help, we are reaching 12,000 to 14,000 persons in the West Valley/Buckeye area.

To date, of the six job fairs we have held, attendance has been 120-350 persons signing/talking to recruiters.

Also I would like to thank Richard Burrell for allowing Manpower representatives the use of the B.O.S.S. facilities. Ted Burton of B.O.S.S. has been diligently helping individuals file applications and resumes consistently on Mondays and Fridays for the past several months. The persons he has helped are not included in the above numbers.

“THANK YOU THANK YOU”


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West Valley Emergency Center / Abrazo hospitals

On July 26th, Town of Buckeye hosted a job fair for the West Valley Emergency Center that opened for patients on August 2nd. They announced that they would be hiring 450 persons for employment opportunities at the seven (7) Abrazo owned hospitals in the Valley. West Valley personnel estimated 200-225 persons from the Buckeye area attended the job fair.

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Straight Line Construction Co. Labor positions

$11.00 an hour, 40 hours a week
Night Shift Monday - Thursday 9 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
Solana Solar Power Plant on I-8 & Exit 102 Painted Rock Road (15 miles west of Gila Bend)

REQUIREMENTS:Pre-Employment Drug Test, Steel toe boots

Will be hiring about 40 employees over the next month.

Please mail or email the application ONLY to: employment@straightlinepier.com (see attachment above)

Do not come to project--you will be turned away.
Thank you,
Sadie Thomas
Arizona Project Manager
STRAIGHT LINE CONSTRUCTION INC

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Adecco

Adecco will hold a job fair at Buckeye Town Hall on August 23rd, 2011 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM for Amazon.com.

Adecco is accepting applications for positions at Amazon Fulfillment Center in Goodyear, AZ for forklift, packing, picking, shipping and receiving.

Steps to a successful application process:
Step 1: (If you have not already applied to Adecco):
1. Go to http://www.adeccousa.com
2. Search by zip code 85338
3. Choose “Amazon” on the drop down list
4. Click “apply” and follow instructions for completing your application
5. After completing your on-line application, or if you are already
registered on-line, contact us at (623) 932-7735.
Step 2
1. You will then be emailed assessments for completion.
2. Upon completion of your asse4ssments, please contact us at (623) 932-7735
Step 3:
1. An addendum & tax info will then be emailed to you for completion
2. When completed, please contact us at (623) 932-7735 for an appointment

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Zachry Construction - builder of the Sempra/Mesquite Solar Power Facility

Zachry Construction builder of the Sempra/Mesquite Solar Power Facility in Tonopah has opened their office at 303 North 4th Street, phone numer is 623-386-9803. A Sign has been placed on the front of the building.

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Manpower

Manpower continues to meet at Buckeye Outreach for Social Services (BOSS) Monday and Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM., 501 E. Mahoney St., Buckeye, AZ

A Day in the Life of the Mayor

Article from West Valley View - 7/5/2011 - by Ray Thomas

Some people seek celebrity and notoriety while others quietly roll up their shirt sleeves and get busy. Jackie Meck of Buckeye is a sleeve-roller-upper.

Born in Buckeye in 1941, Meck's birthplace is directly across the street from his mayoral office of today, a connection he carries with him close to his heart. Further back, his grandparents came to Arizona in the early 1900s from Tennessee and began farming in Liberty. Meck's father was the town's judge, coroner and justice of the peace for 30 years with Meck tagging along at his side from time to time, watching and learning.

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Mayor Meck participates in televised West Valley Mayoral Forum

Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck joins Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord as they discuss issues that are important to our communities in the West Valley Mayoral Forum, hosted by The Arizona Republic's Michael Ryan, vice president and general manager for community newspapers.

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Mayor Meck's Jobs Initiative

Opportunities for Job Seekers:

ELECTRICAL & CONTROLS JOURNEYMAN (Solar Operator)

• Monitor, troubleshoot and repair of large scale solar facility.


• High understanding of Electrical and Jobsite Safety


• Able to read detailed drawings, loop and wiring diagrams and data sheets. Able to prepare input/output lists, process control descriptions, and participate in system design reviews, testing and commissioning.


• Working knowledge with PLC programming, Distributed Control Systems and HMI interfaces


• Experienced in safely working with Low, Medium and High Voltage


• Conduct duties in a professional manner and is viewed as a team player including written and verbal communications with the Site Team, sub contractors and vendors.

This is permanent full time position including a compressive benefits package.

If interested please apply on-line at the following website: http://www.semprageneration.com/careers.htm

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CLP Representative –are asking for resumes for immediate solar related jobs in the Gila Bend area known as “Cotton Center.” Please email your resume to tsandoval@clp.com

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Remember Manpower Rep at B.O.S.S., 501 E Mahoney Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326 every Monday and Friday 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

These are solar facilities located or possibly could be located in the Gila Bend, Buckeye and Tonopah/Wintersburg areas: Solana, Mesquite Solar West, AVSE 1 & 2, Sun Streams, Gillespie 1, Hassayampa 1, Aguila, 1 & 2, Shrimp Farm, Cotton Center and Hyder Sentinel.

As I meet contacts and learn more, I will forward the information for jobs as soon as I can. Also, I will continue to hold job fairs in conjunction with the companies.

Mayor Meck's Jobs Initiative

I have confirmed the “solar job fair” to be held on March 23rd from 1-5:00 PM at Youngker’s High School gymnasium. (3000 S Apache Road). There will be staff from SOS Staffing present to help facilitate applications and positions relating to the Solano Solar in Gila Bend.

Please pass the word to others.

Hope to see a large group from Buckeye, Gila Bend, and Tonopah present.

Volunteer chaplain works closely with Buckeye PD

Volunteer chaplain works closely with Buckeye PD - from the Arizona Republic

Listening to the Citizens.

Last night was the final Public Meeting in a series held throughout the Town to receive citizen input on the temporary sales tax increase.

Understanding the economy affects all of us.

Buckeye mayor giving up salary, council taking 5% cut

Mayor Meck featured in MAG publication.

“I have a passion for my community, and it has been very much a part of my entire life. I was born here, I’ve never left. I love my community, and I’d just like to have other people love it as much as I do.” -- Mayor Meck

The November 09/January 10 issue of MAGAZine featured Mayor Meck on pages 4 & 5 (click to view in Adobe Reader). MAGAZine is a quarterly newsletter focusing on regional excellence, published by the Maricopa Assocation of Governments.

See the entire newsletter here.

Click here for the MAG web site.

Luke Forward, Ready for the Future

Please register your support for Luke Air Force Base, which is vying for the F-35 fighter plane.
Luke Forward, Ready for the Future

West Valley Mayors Oppose Casino within Glendale

Read the letter that was sent to the Secretary of the Department of Interior:

http://www.azcentral.com/ic/community/casino-mayorsletter0820.pdf

 

Here is the AZCentral Article:

http://www.azcentral.com/community/swvalley/articles/2009/08/19/20090819gl-casino0819-ON.html

 

We Are Buckeye meetings continue

I attended the “We Are Buckeye” meeting Monday night at Jaskinsky Elementary School. Several persons involved themselves in the discussion and matched their visions for the Town of Buckeye with those that have been at prior meetings. Sometime in October the volunteers of “We Are Buckeye” will consolidate all of the material and bring to a town council meeting.

Mayor's Log - July 22 through August 13

On Wed, July 22 before the MAG meeting, I met with City of Phoenix Council woman Peggy Neeley. We discussed the upcoming proposal of Phoenix converting 1,200 acres of landfill into a solar facility. The original agreement between Town of Buckeye and Phoenix was that a total of 3,000 acres would be a landfill. More to come as town staff becomes involved.

On Wed. July 22, as a board member Town of Buckeye, I attended the Maricopa Association of Governments(MAG) Regional Council.

Gave blood via the United Blood Drive held at the Chamber of Commerce Pulte Room. Great turnout of donors.

"We Are Buckeye" presentation at the Robert Saide Recreation Center. Volunteers have contributed many hours for the past ten months. Doing a great job.

Mayor’s meeting in Goodyear. Surprise, Peoria, Youngtown, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, Avondale, Goodyear and Buckeye Mayor’s monthly meeting.

Had lunch with Dr Beverly Hurley, Buckeye Union High School Superintendent. Discussed issues between Town and High Schools relating to growth in town and schools.

Met with group of developers from Canada. Looking in Buckeye for investment.

Attended "We Are Buckeye" presentation at Buckeye Senior Citizens center.

Am on the Executive Board of “All Faith”-attended the meeting on July 30. Contributions are down due to the economy. More families are coming in and are being helped with food and clothing.

I meet weekly with the town manager.

Friday night fund raiser at the Senior Community Center. I called the numbers and many seniors played bingo.

Aug 4th, breakfast with the Southwest Valley Mayors. Avondale, Litchfield, Goodyear, Tolleson and Buckeye.

Meet with Senator John Nelson re: current state budget.

Town Administration and staff spent the first week in the new Town Hall. Several departments have been moved to the new quarters. This move has consolidated employees and will provide efficient service to our citizens.

Aug 6th, attended a Sonoran Solar Energy public meeting in Gila Bend. Plans are to develop a 4,000 acre facility east of the existing Southwest Landfill-15 miles south of Buckeye.

Aug 11-attended the Social Services board meeting for a few minutes. Really appreciate the volunteers meeting needs of our community.

Aug 12-Environmental and Sustainability Cabinet meeting was this morning. Discussion are about “green” and what can we as a town do now and in the future.

Aug 12-"We Are Buckeye" held a presentation in Verrado. Good turnout and comments.

Aug 13--Mayor and Town manager meeting.

Buckeye begins moving into Town Hall

Town staff moved into the new city hall on Monday. The 65,000 square foot building will house most all of the town departments. This will increase the efficiency of town government.

Buckeye begins moving into Town Hall

Charlie Leight/The Arizona Republic
Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck tests his computer under the watchful eye of IT specialist Greg Platacz at the new Town Hall.

I-10 Freeway Construction Update

I-10 Freeway construction-The stretch between Sarival and Verrado Way is scheduled to begin in September. ADOT is scheduled to sign the contract Monday July 27. Will add one lane each direction.

Buckeye Armed Forces Readiness Center

I was honored to welcome the Buckeye Armed Forces Readiness Center to our community on Thursday July 23rd. The 1,400 acre facility will house the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. They will be great partners with the Town.

See AZ Central article here:
http://www.azcentral.com/community/swvalley/articles/2009/07/24/20090724swv-buckeyearmy0724.html

Jack Kurtz/The Arizona Republic

Sun City Festival recognized as one of the best master planned communities.

Congrats to Buckeye's Sun City Festival...one of "America's 100 Best Master-Planned Communities."

Magazine: Sun City Festival one of the best communities

Quest for Solar Panel Manufacturing Firm

Mayor Meck attended a meeting of Sempra Energy’s Mesquite Power Plant proposal in Tonopah last night. They are planning a solar panel facility on 2500 plus acres south of the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant. The facility will be on land owned by Sempra. It will provide an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 jobs over a span of three to five years. Not only jobs but purchases of supplies and materials.

The Mayor's quest is to bring a solar panel manufacturing firm to Town of Buckeye.

Sempra is currently working with Maricopa County to obtain permits to construct in 2010.