The Queen Creek Town Council will consider re-appointing Alex Matheson and Aaron Ballard, alongside appointing Richard Blasier, to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Briar Doyle
September 5, 20261 min read
The Queen Creek Town Council will address personnel updates for the Planning and Zoning Commission during its regular session on September 2, 2026.
The agenda item lists the re-appointment of Alex Matheson and Aaron Ballard.
Town officials will also consider a new appointment for Richard Blasier.
Selected members will serve under a fixed schedule outlined in the agenda.
The term begins on September 1, 2026, and ends on August 31, 2029.
No financial figures or additional policy details accompany this item.
Council members will deliberate on the proposed personnel changes during the meeting.
A formal vote will determine whether the appointments proceed.
The agenda specifies that approval is possible but not guaranteed.
Queen Creek Town Council Regular Session (2026-09-02). Retrieved from https://queencreekaz.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1906
Briar Doyle
Briar Doyle covers Queen Creek city hall, the council, and county government.
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