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“I feel like Queen Creek as we speak today, and then even in the future, is and will be one of the most sought after areas to live in the Valley because of everything it has to offer. It’s a great place to live, it’s a great place to raise a family, it’s a great place for retirement, it's a great place for really anybody,” said Nate Knight, office manager of the ProSmart Realty Queen Creek office.

“At our core, our mission is to support the community we serve through the work of Phoenix Art Museum,” said Joel Coen, president of Men’s Arts Council. “This program will allow families and students the opportunity to experience the museum once again and hopefully be a part of the resurgence of the Phoenix arts scene.”

“The money raised this year was record-breaking,” said Brandon Crowe, superintendent of Great Hearts Arizona.  “It was great to come together in person at an event where the proceeds add to the Teacher Excellence Fund. We want to thank our teachers for their devotion and passion for serving Great Hearts scholars.” 

The 30x30 initiative for QCPD received the highest honor, a Copper Anvil, for diversity. The Copper Anvil Awards recognize outstanding public relations tactics and campaigns that reflect the highest standards of performance in public relations throughout the region. 

Residents may see the canines out and about in the community with their handlers as they're undergoing four months of training and growing into their new roles.

Other local business owners and chamber members joined in welcoming Clean Juice owner Sabrina Smith and her staff to town.

Coach Corbin Smith, the Rattlers football team and school staff made a great impact on the young man who was diagnosed in 2018 with high-risk neuroblastoma. Statistics give him a 30% survival rate. Braydon is 1 of 800 diagnosed a year with this type of cancer.

The town’s primary property tax was approved by voters in 2007 not to exceed $1.95 per $100 of assessed value and is dedicated to fund public safety. The primary property tax remained $1.95 per $100 of assessed property value until 2020, when Town Council voted unanimously to reduce the primary property tax rate to $1.83 per $100 of assessed value.