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Criminalizing misuse of Flock camera system

The Queen Creek Town Council approved new rules making unauthorized access to automated license plate readers a crime with potential jail time and fines.

Pierce KellerSeptember 6, 20262 min read

Water fees to rise over six years starting January

Queen Creek residents will see water resource fees increase annually for six years beginning in January to fund a long-term water supply purchase.

Pierce KellerSeptember 6, 20262 min read

Chandler's Flock Safety Cameras Now Covered or Removed

Chandler city officials confirm all Flock Safety cameras are now inactive.

Pierce KellerAugust 31, 20261 min read

Maricopa County to Vote on Public Safety Sales Tax Extension

Voters in Maricopa County will decide on extending a sales tax for law enforcement funding.

Briar DoyleAugust 31, 20261 min read

Queen Creek council to vote on mural sign ordinance changes

The Queen Creek Town Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning amendment that could exempt certain public murals from sign regulations.

Briar DoyleAugust 28, 20261 min read

Higley Board Picks Three for School Vacancy

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board voted to nominate three candidates to fill a vacancy left by Scott Glover's resignation.

Pierce KellerAugust 18, 20263 min read

Queen Creek

Mesa Council Proposes Lowering Ellsworth Road Speed Limit

The Mesa Town Council has introduced an ordinance to reduce the speed limit on a five-mile section of Ellsworth Road from 50 mph to 45 mph.

Briar DoyleAugust 18, 20261 min read

A Town of 95,000 Still Hands Out Awards for an Hour Before Doing Business

Mayor Julia Wheatley, unopposed for a second term, talks through the $465 million water deal, a $5.5 billion battery plant, traffic up 150% in four years, and what is left of Queen Creek's small-town feel.

Gwen PruettAugust 16, 20263 min read

Queen Creek Officials Unfazed by Federal Colorado River Cut Proposals

Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley says the town is not anxious over federal Colorado River water cut recommendations because the community secured a long-term water supply from the Harquahala Basin.

Pierce KellerAugust 9, 20262 min read

Police report fewer e-bike disturbance calls after ordinance

Queen Creek police reported a 34% townwide decline in e-bike and juvenile-related disturbance calls in a 56-day comparison after a May ordinance.

Pierce KellerAugust 7, 20262 min read

Queen Creek Officials Fight USPS ZIP Code Shift to Pinal County

Town leaders and residents are opposing a U.S. Postal Service plan to change Queen Creek's ZIP code from 85242 to 85142, arguing the move erases the community's geographic identity.

Pierce KellerJuly 28, 20262 min read

Queen Creek Council Set to Vote on Police Station Expansion

The Queen Creek City Council is scheduled to cast a vote regarding the subsequent phase of construction for the local police headquarters.

Pierce KellerJuly 13, 20261 min read

Maricopa County and Queen Creek Mark America250 Observances

Officials in Maricopa County and Queen Creek are participating in nationwide celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Pierce KellerJuly 7, 20262 min read

Queen Creek Releases 2025 Annual Water Quality Report

The Town of Queen Creek has published its 2025 Annual Water Quality Report, confirming that all tested substances met federal and state safety standards with no health-based violations.

Pierce KellerJuly 3, 20262 min read

Queen Creek Council Reviews Chamber Agreement

The Queen Creek Town Council will consider approval of a Service and License Agreement with the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The contract carries a financial value of $75,000.