From Public Safety to Public Trust: Beth Goulden on Gilbert's Future

From Public Safety to Public Trust: Beth Goulden on Gilbert's Future

From Modern Arizona by Attorney Billie Tarascio

May 28, 2026 · 26 min · Season 9 · Episode 19

About this episode

Beth Goulden discusses the challenges of trust in Gilbert, Arizona, and her campaign focused on accountability.

Send us Fan Mail Gilbert, Arizona has a reputation problem, and residents know it. From skyrocketing water bills to transparency failures to the lingering shadow of the Gilbert Goons scandal, trust between the town council and the people it represents has broken down. This July, Gilbert voters have a chance to change that, and one candidate is making accountability the centerpiece of her campaign. Beth Goulden is a lifelong Gilbert resident and Arizona native who spent 25 years in public safe...

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Host: Billie Tarascio

Guest: Beth Goulden

Topics covered

  • public safety
  • transparency
  • local government
  • accountability
  • community trust

Keywords

  • Gilbert
  • Arizona
  • public safety
  • transparency
  • local government
  • accountability
  • community trust

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Places: Gilbert, Arizona

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