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Mayor Barney delivers 2012 State of the Town Address
During the Jan. 18 Queen Creek Town Council meeting, Mayor Gail Barney presented the community with the 2012 State of the Town Address. During his presentation, Mayor Barney outlined a series of accomplishments from the past year, including:
- Obtaining several grants for road, trail and drainage improvement;
- Implemented the already award-winning Queen Creek Incubator program;
- Hosting more than 215 days of events at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, which brought out tens of thousands of spectators and participants;
- Marked the first year of curbside trash and recycling services, with residents recycling more than 2,000 tons of material;
- Completed construction on South Ellsworth Road from Cloud Road to Empire Boulevard;
- Hosted the first-ever Roots N’ Boots Pro and Family Rodeos to much success;
- Continued to enhance the community conversation with the Town’s website and social media sites;
- Established a Regional Ambulance Transport Agreement with Southwest Ambulance, the cities of Mesa and Gilbert and the Apache Junction Fire District.
“I’m constantly amazed at what we can accomplish when we work together, and am excited that we’re starting to see the light at the end of this tunnel of a recession,” said Mayor Barney, who also took the opportunity to preview several programs and services on the horizon for 2012.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport announces banner year
It has been a year to remember for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. In addition to announcing Spirit Airlines new service to Dallas Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and continuing service to 28 other destinations, Allegiant announced new nonstop service to Minot, North Dakota; Appleton, Wisconsin; Duluth, Minnesota; Las Vegas, Nevada; and San Francisco-Oakland, California.
The new announcements bring the total number of cities served with nonstop service from Gateway to 33. Combine continuing service opportunities and travelers can fly to over 60 destinations from Gateway Airport.
In preparation for the increase in passenger service, Gateway broke ground on Phase II of the Terminal Expansion project (additional 30,000 square feet and two gates) and completed the 2,700-space Ray Road parking lot. The Phoenix gift shop, Paradise Bakery & Café, and Copper Plate – an American Grill, joined Arizona Highways gift shop and Flightline Market in the newly opened Phase I of the Terminal.
Other significant development projects in 2011 include:
- South area drainage, phases I and II. Total estimated cost is $3 million.
- Finished design on Taxiway Papa construction, Alpha Apron phase III, and Fuel Farm expansion.
- Significant completion of Airline Transport Professional’s hangar / office building.
2012 Voter Information
Now is the time to register to vote for the first time or update your registration if you've moved since the last time you voted. Register online at www.servicearizona.com or contact your county recorder.
Important Election Dates for 2012
Feb. 28, 2012 - Presidential Preference - Republican Party & Green Party. Democrat Party is holding caucus
March 13, 2012 - Town of Queen Creek Council Primary - Town residents will vote for 3 Council Members
May 15, 2012 - Town of Queen Creek General - only if necessary
Aug. 28, 2012 - County and Statewide Primary
Nov. 6, 2012 - County and Statewide General and Presidential
For more election information, please visit queencreek.org.
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