Good morning, Queen Creek.
What the proposed water fee would mean for household bills
Queen Creek water customers could pay a new usage-based fee starting with March 2027 bills, and questions can go to town staff Tuesday, September 22.
Key facts
- Proposed first-year charge: $3.07 per 1,000 gallons.
- At 10,000 gallons a month: $30.70, or $18.42 with the proposed residential wastewater credit.
- The fee would replace the groundwater-replenishment assessment currently included on property-tax bills for 89% of customers.
- Tuesday’s open house: 9 to 11 AM at the Municipal Services Building, 22358 S. Ellsworth Road, in the San Tan Conference Room.
Those monthly figures describe the proposed resource fee, not the entire water bill or the net household increase. The comparison also depends on the property-tax assessment being replaced. The fee would fund water supplies, related infrastructure, and replenishment.
What to watch: November 18 at 6:30 PM brings the public hearing and possible action; the first-year fee is still a proposal. Read the proposal and meeting schedule.
Around Queen Creek
🏠 A recent sale topped $2 million. A Queen Creek home built in 2024 recently sold for approximately $2.6 million, according to county records. County assessor.
🍂 Fall-break promotion announced. Explore Queen Creek announced the return of “Fall in Love with Queen Creek” on September 18, covering local activities, restaurants, entertainment, and shopping for families planning time around town. Promotion details.
The week
Queen Creek Library’s listings below require tickets. Check the individual event pages for availability.
Monday, September 21
🎬 Cinema Club meets at 6 PM. Queen Creek Library hosts the discussion and social program for adults 18 and older. Event details.
Tuesday, September 22
📚 BabyTime starts at 9:30 AM. Queen Creek Library’s storytime is for infants from birth through 20 months. Event details.
💕 Romance readers meet at 6:30 PM. Read it and Weep, the library’s romance book club, is for adults 18 and older. Event details.
Wednesday, September 23
📖 Toddler Time starts at 9:30 AM. Queen Creek Library hosts storytime for children ages 18 to 36 months. Event details.
Saturday, September 26
🫒 Garlic Festival has another Saturday of music. Jourdan Rolland is listed at Queen Creek Olive Mill at noon. The Rea family’s grove at 25062 S. Meridian Road has been part of Queen Creek since 2005. Event details.
Around the Valley
Three early-week options beyond Queen Creek, starting in Tempe. All times are Arizona time.
🎭 The Phantom of the Opera at ASU Gammage. The touring musical plays Tuesday, September 22, at 7:30 PM in Tempe. A full theater night without continuing into Phoenix. Tickets.
🎞️ Mamma Mia! at the Orpheum. The 2008 movie screens Tuesday, September 22, at 6:30 PM in Phoenix. This pick puts a movie musical inside the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets.
🎤 Kehlani plays Monday night. The R&B singer’s world tour stops at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on September 21 at 6:30 PM. A touring concert option for the start of the week. Tickets.