After years of unsuccessful attempts to incorporate, San Tan Valley is poised to become Arizona’s newest municipality.
Why it matters: Municipalities have more control over public services and tax revenue than unincorporated communities.
- San Tan Valley residents currently rely on Pinal County for many services.
- An incorporated town can collect and spend tax dollars and receive shared tax revenue from the state.
Driving the news: Proposition 495, to incorporate San Tan Valley as a town, led with nearly 67% — a 4,092-vote lead out of 12,338 counted — as of Tuesday night.
- It’s unclear how many ballots are left to count.
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