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Queen Creek council approves nearly $15 million parkland purchase; Padilla votes no
Summary
Council voted 6‑1 to approve consent item 8E, a land purchase for a park reported in the meeting as nearly $15,000,000. Supporters cited securing land at today’s prices and planning for future growth; Councilmember Padilla opposed the purchase citing rising ongoing maintenance costs and the town’s annual park operations.
The Queen Creek Town Council approved a land purchase for future park development on the consent agenda after the item was removed for separate discussion and voted on independently as item 8E. Councilmember Brown moved approval, Councilmember Benning seconded, and the motion passed 6‑1. Councilmember Padilla cast the lone dissent.
During discussion, Padilla said he would vote no and explained his position: he…
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