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Council Corner December 2025

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

Council Member McClure serves as a member on the regional PHX East Valley Partnership board of directors. The group took their annual board of directors photo in December. 

Group of 25 men and women in business casual attire standing in three rows.

The Queen Creek Hometown Christmas kicked off with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 5. Vice Mayor Martineau provided remarks and Council Members Benning, Brown, McClure and Oliphant helped with the countdown to the tree lighting. 

Five men and women in festive attire standing in a line with a couple dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus. The group is in front of a lit Christmas tree.

Vice Mayor Martineau and Council Members Benning, Brown, McClure and Oliphant also took a photo with Santa during Queen Creek Hometown Christmas! 

Five men and women in festive attire sitting in a group with a couple dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The Queen Creek Hometown Christmas Parade was held on Dec. 6 and Vice Mayor Martineau and Council Members Benning, Brown, McClure and Oliphant rode in the parade on the Town's historic fire engine! 

Five men and women in festiva attire stand around a historic red fire engine with a sign that reads "Town Council" outside of a building labeled Law Enforcement and Community Chambers.

 Town council men and women ride in a historic red fire engine with a sign that reads "Town Council." Individuals are waving and holding flags.

On Dec. 13, Council Members McClure and Oliphant participated in the annual Wreaths Across America event at San Tan Memorial Gardens, with Council Member Oliphant providing remarks. 

A council man and council woman are standing on an outdoor stage behind seven wreaths on pedestals.

Council Member McClure served as a car show judge at the 2025 Dogs 4 Vets Cruise-In event at Sun Valley Community Church on Dec. 13. 

A councilman stands with a woman as she holds an award plaque for best car in a community car show.

The Queen Creek Menorah Lighting was held Dec. 16. Mayor Wheatley and Council Members Benning, Brown, McClure and Padilla attended. 

Five men and one woman stand holding candles at nighttime in front of a large outdoor menorah.

The Queen Creek Senior Program held their annual holiday luncheon on Dec. 17. Mayor Wheatley, Vice Mayor Martineau and Council Members Brown, McClure and Oliphant served lunch to attendees. 

Five members of town council stand in festive attire behind a long table with serving dishes in front of them

At the Dec. 17 Town Council Meeting, the Town Council recognized For our Town Queen Creek for their efforts in serving the community over the last two years. Mayor Wheatley, Vice Mayor Martineau and Council Members Benning, Brown, McClure, Oliphant and Padilla took a photo with the For our Town Planning Committee. 

A group of council members stands with a group of men and women in business casual attire in front of Council Chambers, with a screen displayed behind them reading "Town of Queen Creek."

The Town Council also recognized Brian Webster with the Queen Creek Citizen Award in honor of his heroic acts helping his neighbor save their pets from a house fire. 

 A man stands holding a certificate with a woman and young girl among a group of Town Council Members. The group is in front of the dais and a green screen behind them reads "Town of Queen Creek."

The Queen Creek Town Council wishes everyone a great holiday season and a Happy New Year! 

Three women and one man sit in a red sleigh with a "SC" insignia on the front, with three men standing to the side of the sleigh.