Queen Creek’s proposed $867.1 million budget for fiscal year 2023-24 was given final approval Wednesday night by the town council. The budget grew by $137 million over last year’s budget of $730.1 million. The new fiscal year begins July 1.
The council voted 5-2 at its May 17 meeting, with councilors Leah Martineau and Travis Padilla dissenting. Throughout the budget process, both said they were opposed to the $170.9 million for parks and trails infrastructure. Parks and trails were budgeted at $175.3 million in the 2022-23 budget.
