Mayor Wheatley of Queen Creek has announced that she will be temporarily stepping down from her mayoral duties to focus on her family. In a recent announcement on the town’s official website, it was shared that after more than a decade of public service, the Mayor will take a leave of absence until late fall 2025. During this period, Vice Mayor Leah Martineau and other Council members will assume her responsibilities to ensure the continued operation of town governance without interruption.
According to the official announcement, the decision was influenced by Queen Creek’s emphasis on being a family-friendly community. Mayor Wheatley, who has served in local government since 2010, stated that her children have spent their entire lives with her in elected office and that she will now focus on her role as a parent. During her leave of absence, she will not receive her mayoral stipend…