Swim Season Scholarships Available to Gilbert Youth, Application Details Inside

Gilbert's youth and those participating in adaptive recreation are invited to apply for the 2024 SRP Aquatics Scholarship, aimed at facilitating access to various aquatic programs. This scholarship opportunity, available to residents aged 17 and under, provides a substantial reduction in the cost of enrolling in aquatic activities offered by Gilbert Parks and Recreation.

Starting May 25, the Greenfield, Mesquite, Perry, and Williams Field pools will open for the season, hosting a range of programs that cater to all ages and abilities. Offerings include swimming lessons, aquatic exercise classes, and diving, among others. Interested parties can view a complete list of available programs and register online at gilbertrecreation.com.

Those selected for the scholarship will receive a 90% discount on program registration fees for the duration of the aquatic season. Scholarship recipients are required to cover the remaining 10% of the registration cost.

Application Process:

Applicants are urged to complete the 2024 SRP Aquatics Scholarship application available online at https://glbrt.is/AquaticsScholarship. Additionally, they must provide documentation demonstrating eligibility such as a current Eligibility Notification Letter from either Gilbert Public Schools or Higley Unified Schools Food Service Department for participants in the Free Lunch Program, or verification of government assistance such as unemployment, nutrition assistance, or WIC benefits.

All personal information submitted will be treated with confidentiality. Applications, along with the required documentation, can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:

Gilbert Parks and Recreation
Aquatics Scholarship Application
90 E Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85296

The approval process is swift, with eligibility confirmations sent via email within five business days. Upon acceptance, payment of the discounted fee is required at the time of registration.

Political Shake-Up in Gilbert: Legal Challenges Cast Doubt on Election Candidacies

In the town of Gilbert, Arizona, the political landscape is undergoing scrutiny as a local resident has filed legal challenges against the candidacy qualifications of three potential municipal leaders.

Michael Webb, a retired consultant, has brought into question the validity of signatures collected by mayoral candidate Natalie DiBernardo and council member candidates Kenny Buckland and Noah Mundt.

These challenges are rooted in discrepancies such as unregistered voters, mismatched addresses, and signatures that do not match voter registrations.

The challenges were filed just before the state-mandated deadline, reflecting a contentious election cycle in Gilbert, which anticipates the introduction of a new mayor and two new council members following this year’s elections.

The shake-up comes at a time when the current Mayor Brigette Peterson has decided not to seek reelection amid the controversial handling of a local youth gang issue.

The ongoing political drama unfolds as the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office begins its review of the challenged signatures, a process that typically spans one to three days but can extend due to the volume and clarity of the submissions.

The outcomes of these legal challenges, expected to be decided by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge within ten days of the filings, may significantly alter the ballot for Gilbert’s upcoming elections.

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