SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — Voters in San Tan Valley are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether their community should incorporate and establish its own local government. The election gives residents the power to determine if San Tan Valley should become Arizona's newest town.
In the early batches of results, incorporation approval currently leads over those against incorporation about 2-to-1.
Officials say ballots cast on Election Day have been tabulated. Provisional ballots and late-early ballots still need to be counted.
It's not clear how many ballots are in those two groups and need to be tabulated.
This election represents a pivotal moment for the more than 100,000 residents who currently have no mayor, no city council, and no local government dedicated solely to their community's needs.
Some residents see incorporation as a path to securing more resources and better services for their growing community.
"I think if San Tan Valley had all the services because they were incorporated, I wouldn't be wishing I just had moved across Empire Blvd. and been a part of Queen Creek instead, because I'd have access to a lot more resources than I do now," said a resident who spoke with ABC15 in July.
Other community members have expressed concerns about potential tax increases, a change in the area's relationship with Rural Metro Fire, and how effectively a new government would manage tax dollars.
For those who haven't yet cast their ballots, it's too late to mail them, but voters can still drop off ballots at designated locations or vote in person.
Below is a list of drop-off locations:
- Apache Junction Recorder’s Office
575 N. Idaho Rd, Ste 800, Apache Junction, AZ, 85119 - Florence Recorder’s Office
31 N. Pinal St, Bldg E, Florence, AZ, 85132 - Florence, Pinal VOTES Office
320 W. Adamsville Rd, Florence, AZ, 85132 - San Tan Valley Recorder’s Office
31505 N. Schnepf Rd, Bldg A, San Tan Valley, AZ, 85143 - San Tan Valley County Health Department
36235 N. Gantzel Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ, 85140 - Arizona City County Sheriff Substation
13970 S. Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ, 85123
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