The Queen Creek Town Council will consider new and reappointed members for the Transportation Advisory Committee during its July 15 regular session. Five individuals are slated for two-year terms starting in September 2026.
Briar Doyle
August 15, 20261 min read
The Queen Creek Town Council will address membership changes for the Transportation Advisory Committee during its regular session on July 15, 2026.
The agenda lists five individuals for consideration regarding their service on the advisory board.
Joseph Lowrance, Pat Aritz, and Carter Kolba are listed for new appointments to the committee.
Garry Samrick and Skyler Roussel are scheduled for reappointment to continue their service.
All five members would serve a two-year term if approved by the council.
The designated service period begins on September 1, 2026, and concludes on August 31, 2028.
Queen Creek Town Council Regular Session (2026-07-15). Retrieved from https://queencreekaz.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1879
Briar Doyle
Briar Doyle covers Queen Creek city hall, the council, and county government.
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