In Queen Creek there are seven elected officials. These elected officials include the
mayor and six town council members. All seven elected officials serve four‐year terms,
although term limits have not been officially established. Queen Creek elects its town
council members on a rotating basis, with three council member seats up for election
every two years. The town council is responsible for setting public policy, approving the
Town's annual budget, entering into agreements with other local, state, and federal
entities, providing executive leadership, making planning and development decisions, and
adopting new codes and ordinances.
Background Report
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