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Council Corner April 2026

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A recap of what your Town Council has been up to during the month of April. 

At the April 1 Town Council Meeting, the Town Council recognized the first group of Star Students and Star Teachers. This annual recognition is an opportunity for each school in Queen Creek to nominate one student and one teacher for success throughout the school year. 

Young students hold certificates and stand with a group of Town Council members in front of a digital sign that reads "Congratulations Queen Creek Star Students!"

A group of four women teachers hold certificates among a group of Town Council Members standing in front of a digital sign that reads "Congratulations Queen Creek Star Teachers!"

Mayor Wheatley, Vice Mayor McClure and Council Members Benning, Brown and Martineau also recognized the beneficiaries of the Light the World Giving Machine event, which was held in November and December at Pecan Lake Entertainment Center. 

About a dozen men and women stand at a Town Council meeting with a large check that is written out to "Harvest Pack."

A small group of men and women stand behind a woman holding a large check made out to the "Mary Gloria Foundation"

A handful of men and women stand behind a man holding a gift basket in front of a digital sign that reads "Pecan Lake Entertainment Center."

The Town Council also recognized CASA Volunteer Week and Week of the Young Child with proclamations at the April 1 Town Council Meeting. 

A woman stands with a printed proclamation in front of a group of Town Council Members at a dais with a digital sign that reads "Town of Queen Creek."

Two men stand with printed proclamations in front of a group of Town Council Members at a dais with a digital sign that reads "Town of Queen Creek."

The East Valley Mayor's Prayer Breakfast was held on April 8 at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Mayor Wheatley, Vice Mayor McClure and Council Members Benning and Martineau attended the event. 

A man in a suit stands with two women in dresses outside in front of a sign promoting the East valley Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.

QC Volunteers held its volunteer appreciation dinner on April 9 at the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Mayor Wheatley provided remarks and Vice Mayor McClure and Council Members Martineau and Oliphant handed out awards. 

A man and woman applaud a councilwoman handing out a service pin to a volunteer while the Mayor holds a microphone.

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee & a Mic with Pinal County Supervisor Mike Goodman on April 10, Mayor Wheatley, Vice Mayor McClure and Council Member Brown attended. 

The Mayor stands with two council members, a supervisor from Pinal County and the CEO of the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce in front of signage that reflects the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce.,

The Town Council held their annual budget meeting on April 15, where they review the Town Manager's proposed budget and hear presentations from various Town departments. 

A group of seven council members sit at a dais in front of a digital screen highlighting components of the Town budget.

At the April 15 Town Council Meeting, the Town Council recognized the second group of Star Students and Star Teachers. 

Young students hold certificates and stand with a group of Town Council members in front of a digital sign that reads "Congratulations Queen Creek Star Students!"

 A group of teachers stand holding certificates among a group of council members, all standing in front of a digital sign readgin "Congratulations Queen Creek Star Teachers!"

On April 16, For our Town Queen Creek held its quarterly meeting. Mayor Wheatley, Vice Mayor McClure and Council Member Oliphant attended, with Mayor Wheatley providing welcome remarks. 

The mayor and two council members stand in front of a sign with "Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce" logos

Vice Mayor McClure attended a tour of the new ITSB-12 Building at the Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus on April 16 as part of the PHX East Valley Partnership Board of Directors Meeting. 

A large group of men and women stand in a group photo on a tour.

Mayor Wheatley participates in a beam signing with other Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board Members for the new checked baggage inspection facility at Mesa Gateway Airport on April 21. 

Four mayors stand with markers to sign a beam on a table in front of them

Vice Mayor Bryan McClure with members of the Christ Church of the Valley Queen Creek at a networking event on April 23. 

A group of a dozen men and women standing in front of a digital screen with a presentation about the Town of Queen Creek

First Credit Union held its ribbon cutting on April 24. Vice Mayor McClure attended to provide remarks. 

A group of individuals stands behind a large ribbon and a man is holding scissors to cut the ribbon. There are baqlloons and a cow mascot in the photo.

Vice Mayor McClure participated as a judge at the Queen Creek Civics Bee on April 24. 

Three adults each stand with one child holding large checks in front of a Civics Bee sign.

Congressman Andy Biggs held the reception for the Congressional Art Contest at the Queen Creek Communiversity. Mayor Wheatley, Vice Mayor McClure and Council Members Martineau and Padilla attended. 

The Mayor and three council members stand with a US Congressman with a student holding a certificate in front of US and Arizona flags.

The 4th Annual Queen Creek Rotary Club Run for Resilience was hosted at Pecan Lake Entertainment Center on April 25. Mayor Wheatley kicked off the race and Vice Mayor McClure and Council Member Oliphant attended to support the event. 

A man and two women stand outside in front of race signage. The man has a race bib on the front of his shirt.

Sossaman Farms held a ribbon cutting for its Homestead Malting Co on April 28. Mayor Wheatley, Vice Mayor Mcclure and Council Member Oliphant attended the ribbon cutting to celebrate. 

A group of men and women standnig in a farm grain house

Mayor Wheatley and Council Member Oliphant attended the Queen Creek Chamber Women in Business Conference at Encanterra on April 29. Mayor Wheatley introduced the keynote speaker. 

Two women stand in front of a Queen Creek Chamber sign with balloons on either side