Combs and Gantzel General Plan Amendment & Removal from Planning Area

Stated that everything around their neighborhood is Queen Creek, including a fire station and police presence, and argued annexation would improve emergency response times and property values.

Shared that residents have lived there for years under the good-faith expectation of becoming Queen Creek residents, and noted that county islands create administrative and public safety hurdles.

Spoke on behalf of 22 homes in Sun Valley Farms, stating they want to remain part of the Queen Creek district and use town parks and library services.

A retired realtor who emphasized that having Queen Creek on a property tag boosts real estate values, and noted residents want access to town water strategies and nearby safety services.

Expressed heartbreak that homeowners were misled by homebuilders into thinking they were already annexed, and asked the commission not to close the door before residents can petition.

Shared that he works and lives in Queen Creek, and asked for the opportunity to pay the application fee and gather 50% landowner support for annexation.

Stated that everything in their daily lives is tied to Queen Creek, with the hospital and fire station right over their back walls, and expressed a willingness to pay higher taxes for town services.

An OIF veteran who understood the town's financial rationale but asked for grace and the opportunity to be part of the Queen Creek community.