The Town of Queen Creek is charting a future with an emphasis on infrastructure and citizen well-being, courtesy of the newly approved fiscal year 2025/26 budget. The Queen Creek Town Council stamped their approval on a $627.7 million budget Wednesday, a ledger that promises to uphold transportation, public safety, and community infrastructure at its core, as per the Town of Queen Creek’s recent announcement. This financial roadmap, which will be effective from July 1, 2025, slices the town’s total budget by 13% compared to the previous year, however, it manages to do so without skimping on key public sectors.
Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley highlighted her administration’s dedication to maintaining a high standard of living and enforcing strong communal ties in a statement obtained by the Town of Queen Creek. Mayor Wheatley stated, “We are committed to providing a high quality of life, promoting a strong sense of community, protecting residents and providing world class public services,” also adding that the budget “reflects our commitment to infrastructure and public safety, as well as being fiscally responsible.” Notably, the budget allocation earmarks a substantial $66.8 million for public safety endeavors and $119.1 million funneled towards transportation initiatives.
Aligning with the Town’s Corporate Strategic Plan, Queen Creek’s budget also carves out significant funds for enhancing the quality of lifestyle options and effective governance. A noteworthy $68.8 million has been allocated to water infrastructure, and $17.2 million to its wastewater counterpart. In a drive to enrich the community space, $11.8 million has been designated to relocate the town’s dog park, bolster the trail system, and wrap up lingering costs for the Recreation & Aquatic Center…