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Dawn Oliphant

Council MemberJan 2023 - Jan 2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
21:50
Avg per meeting
2:44
Segments
859

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[52]

Harquahala Valley Groundwater Acquisition and Infrastructure Strategies

Any groundwater purchase plus pipelines and delivery infrastructure could mean major long-term costs, potentially reflected in future water rates and fees.

critical↑Jan 2026[48]

General Plan Update Process

Guides long-term municipal investments and land use patterns.

critical→Sep 2026[45]

Comprehensive Utility Rate and Impact Fee Adjustments

Year one bills rise about $31/month gross for a typical water-only account using 10,000 gallons, offset by a CAGRD reimbursement worth roughly $19/month.

medium↑Jan 2026[42]

Parks & Recreation FY 2026-2027 Work Plan

Building and maintaining more parks costs money, and rising water prices have commissioners thinking about less turf in passive areas.

critical→Jun 2026[37]

Irrigation Water Service Obligations

Could affect irrigation water rates and fees for customers on the town's irrigation system.

critical↑Oct 2026[30]

Water Self-Sufficiency Strategy Update

Updates involve potential adjustments to water capacity fees and resource fees impacting future growth and customers.

critical↑Jan 2026[30]

Transportation and Regional Connectivity

Involves future voter-approved transportation funding measures and regional capital investments.

high↑Jan 2026[26]

Economic Development Strategic Plan & Downtown Growth

None anticipated.

high↑Apr 2026[23]

Circle K Fuel Station and Car Wash

Private commercial investment of several million dollars by Circle K.

critical↑Feb 2026[22]

Animal Regulations and Agricultural Heritage Code Amendments

Grant-funded for now, so minimal direct cost to local taxpayers this year.

high↑Jun 2026[21]

Sentry Storage LLC v. Town of Queen Creek Litigation

Potential litigation costs or exposure were not disclosed in open session.

critical↑Jan 2026[21]

Harquahala Valley Groundwater Strategies

Potential long-term financing, debt service, and utility rate implications for water customers were scheduled to be discussed privately.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Housing Diversity and Aging in Place

You could waste thousands on architectural plans if you don't check your HOA and zoning rules first.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

The Union Mixed-Use Development Rezone

Generates commercial investment and new housing options in the downtown vicinity.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Town trail system

A developer has floated a public-private partnership to build park facilities, though rising maintenance and water costs are a concern.

high↑May 2026[19]

E-Bike Safety and Community Education

Staff time and police resources dedicated to enforcement and safety education classes.

high↓Sep 2026[19]

Summerwell Residences Rezone and Rental Community Proposal

Generates new rental housing and customer base for nearby businesses.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

Sossaman and Germann Roads Intersection Improvements

Involves capital improvement project expenditures for intersection construction and right-of-way acquisition.

medium↑May 2026[17]

Court Services Intergovernmental Agreement

Costs under the intergovernmental agreement were not disclosed in open session.

critical↑Mar 2026[15]

Water Rights Agreements and Regulatory Proceedings

Involves multi-million dollar utility management and property owner reimbursement allocations.

Decisions during term (242)

Recorded while Oliphant was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

Approval of October 21, 2026 meeting minutes

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

Expenditures over $75,000 (FY26/27)

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

LG Energy Solution funding transfers

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

Fiber Access Agreement with City of Mesa

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

University of Arizona Water Festival agreement

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

Jinya Ramen Bar liquor license recommendation

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

Circle K fuel station and car wash (CUP and site plan)

tabledNov 4, 2026

Union PAD Rezone (Ordinance 899-26) continued

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

Resolution 1692-26 - eliminate temporary septic tank program

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

Street-pole banner partnership with Sons of the American Legion

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

Motion to adjourn into executive session

approved10-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes

approved10-0Oct 28, 2026

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2027

approved10-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of FY2026-27 Annual Work Plan priorities

approved10-0Oct 28, 2026

Approval of 2027 regular meeting schedule

approved10-0Oct 28, 2026

Consideration and possible approval of the July 22, 2026 Economic Development Commission meeting minutes.

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the September 29, 2026 Special Meeting, the October 7, 2026 Special Meeting, and Regular Meeting of the Queen Creek Town Council.

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

Kimley Horn - Amendment 01 to Project Order 12 for additional coordination and design services for improvements to the ITS fiber network along Ocotillo, Meridian, and Riggs Roads: Additional spending authority request of $151,876. The Town…

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

Carahsoft Technology Corporation - Software Subscription Services: $97,726 (Information Technology / Police)

Voting record (84)

79 yes0 no5 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

To adjourn to executive session

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Adjournment to Executive Session

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

To approve the Notice of Intention setting the time (6:30 p.m.) and the date (November 18, 2026) and place (Community Chambers) for the public hearing to increase solid waste rates and fees.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

To approve the Notice of Intention to increase water rates or rate components, fees or service charges setting the time (6:30 p.m.) and the date (November 18, 2026) and place (Community Chambers) for

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

To approve the Notice of Intention to increase water rates or rate components, fees or service charges setting the time (6:30 p.m.) and the date (November 18, 2026) and place (Community Chambers) for

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

To approve the Notice of Intention to increase water rates or rate components, fees or service charges setting the time (6:30 p.m.) and the date (November 18, 2026) and place (Community Chambers) for

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

To approve the Notice of Intention to increase water rates or rate components, fees or service charges setting the time (6:30 p.m.) and the date (November 18, 2026) and place (Community Chambers) for

AbstainedSep 16, 2026

To approve the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

To approve the Notice of Intention to increase water rate or rate components, fees or service charges setting the time (6:30 p.m.) and the date (November 18, 2026) and place (Community Chambers) for t

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Notice of Intention: New Development Water Capacity Fee

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Notice of Intention: New Development Water Resource Capacity Fee

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Notice of Intention: Water Rate Cost-of-Service Adjustments

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Notice of Intention: Establishment of Water Resource Fee

AbstainedSep 16, 2026

To approve the Public Hearing Consent Agenda.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Notice of Intention: Wastewater Rate Cost-of-Service Adjustments

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Notice of Intention: Solid Waste Rates and Fees Increase

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 895-26 (Police Department Information Systems & ALPRs)

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

To adjourn to executive session

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

To adjourn to Executive Session

AbstainedAug 5, 2026

To adjourn to executive session

Voted yesJul 15, 2026

To approve public hearing consent agenda

Voted yesJul 15, 2026

To approve consent agenda

Voted yesJul 15, 2026

To adjourn to executive session

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

To approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

To approve the Public Hearing Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Approval of Public Hearing Consent Agenda (Continuance)

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

To adopt Ordinance 891-26 to x, levy and assess the Town’s primary property tax for FY 2026-27.

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

To approve Resolution 1672-26 ap proving changes to the -27 Budget.

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

To approve the Consent Agenda, less items 7(E, F, H1, H3, H4, H18, H19 & H20)

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

To approve Resolution 1673-26, Case P26-0020 Combs and Gantzel General Plan Amendment.

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

displaying the national motto in the Queen Creek Community Chambers, ensuring its visibility in one or more locations.

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

Chamber of Commerce Service and License Agreement

Voted yesJun 3, 2026

GPEC and Public Policy Expenditure Agreements

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Delegation Resolution #1669-26 for Police Department Headquarters

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

FY 2026-27 Town of Queen Creek Corporate Strategic Plan

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Ordinance 890-26: E-Bike and Traffic Regulations

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Safeway Fuel #209 Liquor Store License

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Circle K Fuel Station CUP and Site Plan

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

Resolution 1668-26: FY 2026-27 Final Budget Adoption

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

To approve 7) CONSENT AGENDA

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

To approve Delegation Resolution #1669-26 authorizing and directing the Town Manager and/or Capital Improvement Projects Department Director to take any and all action necessary; and to sign any and a

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

To approve Delegation Resolution #1669-26 authorizing and directing the Town Manager and/or Capital Improvement Projects Department Director to take any and all action necessary; and to sign any and a

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

To approve Resolution 1668-26 adopting the Town's FY 2026-27 Final Budget.

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

To approve the FY 2026-27 Town of Queen Creek Corporate Strategic Plan.

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

To adopt Ordinance 890-26, an Ordinance of маслом the Common Council of the Town of Queen Creek, Arizona, amending the Queen Creek Town Code Chapter 9, Offences, Article 9-7, Parking and Obstructions;

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

To forward a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control on a new Series 009 Liquor Store License application submitted by Ryan Witner Anderson on behalf of Saf

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

To approve the Town’s FY 2026-27 Tentative Budget of $840.6M and Request to set the Public Hearing for May 20, 2026 for the Final Budget per requirements under Arizona state statutes.

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

To approve the Consent Agenda less item 8(D).