Recognized for his contributions to the planning profession, outstanding service and commitment, leadership and innovation, Steve Sossaman recently received the 2021 Distinguished Public Official Award from the Arizona Planning Association (AZPA). VIDEO.
“Steve and his family have been icons of the Queen Creek community for many years,” said Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney. “Steve’s commitment to preserving the agricultural elements of Queen Creek while creating an environment for a dynamic community continues to make Queen Creed a fantastic place to live, play and learn.”
The Sossaman family was one of the town’s founding families with Sossaman Farms recently celebrating 100 years in the community. Born and raised in Queen Creek, Sossaman’s impact on the town started at an early age when he and four others led the incorporation effort in the 1980s. Dubbed one of the town’s Founding Fathers, Sossaman has served as mayor, council member, on the school board and on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
During his time on the Planning and Zoning Commission, he helped with two updates to the town’s General Plan, one of Queen Creek’s guiding documents, assisted with a major update to the town's Zoning Ordinance and was instrumental as the town developed an agritainment zoning district to preserve and enhance Queen Creek’s agritainment destinations.
“Steve has been an outstanding mentor and coach on the Planning and Zoning Commission,” said Development Services Director Brett Burningham. “Steve’s contributions have helped shape our past will continue to inspire our future. We are overjoyed to see Steve Sossaman earn the Arizona APA nomination for Distinguished Public Official!”
For more information about Queen Creek, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov or follow Facebook.com/QueenCreek and Twitter.com/TownofQC. To learn more about Sossaman Farms, visit Facebook.com/SossamanFarms.
