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San Tan Valley Approves Queen Creek Financial Assistance Increase
San Tan Valley Council approved a Queen Creek financial assistance increase to $450,000 per month. Officials addressed community speculation about interest profits at the March 4 meeting.
222 San Tan Valley Structures at Flood Risk, County Drainage Study Finds
Pinal County's San Tan Valley Area Drainage Master Plan identifies 222 flood-risk structures. See which areas are affected and what happens next for residents.
Florence Council Votes to Post Notices on Utility Rate and Property Tax Increases
The Florence Town Council voted March 3 to post notices of intent for utility rate and property tax increases. Public hearings are set for May and June 2026.
Queen Creek Moves to Release Thousands of Pinal County Residents From Its Planning Area While Advancing Ocotillo-Meridian Annexation
Queen Creek moves to release two Pinal County areas from its municipal planning area boundary. The Ocotillo-Meridian annexation advances separately
San Tan Valley Interim Budget: Council Reviews $14.7M Plan
San Tan Valley Town Council reviewed a $14.7M interim budget at a Feb. 19 work session. Adoption is targeted for April 1.
Property Tax, Utility Rate Increases Proposed for Florence Residents
Florence Town Council to vote on posting notices of intent for property tax and utility rate increases. Public hearings set for May and June 2026.
Cell Tower Code Questioned at Monopine Hearing
Pinal County commissioners approved a 125-foot Verizon cell tower but questioned the county's 90-foot code limit. The tower heads to the Board of Supervisors.
Chairman Mennenga Resigns From Pinal County Planning Commission After 10 Years
Pinal County Planning Commission chairman Morris Mennenga resigns after 10 years. Robert Klob elected as new chair.
San Tan Valley Zoning Ordinance: Council Approves Michael Baker International to Draft First Code
San Tan Valley council approves Michael Baker International to draft the town's first zoning ordinance. Community workshops expected to begin in March.
San Tan Valley Sheriff’s Report: Crime, Group Homes, Policing Costs
Sheriff Teeple's San Tan Valley crime overview reveals 93 group homes drive 62% of county juvenile cases. Policing costs remain under study.
Maricopa Launches Transportation Sales Tax Dashboard to Track Road Funding
The City of Maricopa has launched a new online dashboard allowing residents to track revenue and spending from the ½-cent transportation sales tax funding road improvements.
Florence 2026 State of the Town: Growth and Infrastructure Plans
Florence 2026 State of the Town covered road projects, Florence Copper's expansion, financial reserves, and growth planning. Here is what residents need to know.
Non-Citizens Voted in Maricopa County Elections, Recorder’s Office Confirms Using SAVE Database
The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office confirmed that 60 non-citizens voted…
Arizona 2026 Primary Election Date Moved to July 21
Arizona's 2026 primary election moves from August 4 to July 21 after Governor Hobbs signs legislation ensuring compliance with federal ballot deadlines for military and overseas voters.
CGUHSD Approves $7.5M Lease Purchase After Failed Bond
CGUHSD board approved a $7.5 million lease purchase for facility upgrades. Funds could arrive by late March 2026.
Coolidge APS Franchise Election Set for July 2026
Coolidge voters will decide on the APS franchise agreement on July 21, 2026. The 25-year deal keeps the 2% franchise fee and governs utility right-of-way use.
San Tan Valley Backs Federal Study of Hunt Highway East-West Route
Hunt Highway breaks apart between Queen Creek and Gilbert, leaving…
Florence Approves License for Cross-Border Fiber Network Route
Florence granted Bicentel LLC a license to build fiber infrastructure…
Florence Council Unanimously Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan
The Town of Florence Council unanimously adopted a five-year strategic…
San Tan Valley Town Code Drafts Cover Spending, Police and Courts
San Tan Valley Town Council reviewed draft town code articles covering finance, police and courts. The full code must be adopted before July 1.
San Tan Valley Town Manager Reports on Arizona Bills Affecting Local Control
San Tan Valley's town manager reported on eight Arizona bills affecting local authority over design, permitting, zoning, and road funds at the Feb. 4 meeting.
San Tan Valley Forms Interim Planning Advisory Committee to Review Development Cases
San Tan Valley's Town Council formed a planning advisory committee to review development cases. Seven residents were appointed to serve.
Apache Junction Has $100K for Nonprofits—Few Are Asking
Only two nonprofits have applied for Apache Junction's $100,000 in health funding—down from seven in prior years. Deadline: January 31.
San Tan Valley Fights Exclusion from $45M Transportation Funds
San Tan Valley residents helped pay into a transportation tax…
San Tan Valley Seeks Voice in County Zoning Cases During Transition
San Tan Valley seeks voice in county zoning cases during transition period. Council directs staff to form advisory committee before July 1 handoff.
Apache Junction Approves Meridian Drive Annexation
Apache Junction annexed 16.15 acres of Meridian Drive. The Meridian Drive annexation unifies police patrol and simplifies permits for development.
San Tan Valley Council Backs $2,500 Logo Design Competition
San Tan Valley launches a logo design competition with a $2,500 prize for residents. Council chose community input over professional branding firms.
San Tan Valley Council Reviews Transaction Privilege Tax Options
San Tan Valley Council received TPT information January 21st, 2026. Staff will research tax options. No action was taken.
Native American designation now available for state IDs via MVD
Enrolled members of Arizona's federally recognized tribal nations can now add a Native American designation to their driver licenses and state IDs under a new law.
Pinal County Wireless Towers: 32 Sites, Most at Schools
Federal court ordered FCC to address child safety evidence. Four years later, Pinal County breaks ground on towers at schools.