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San Tan Valley town vote on Aug. 5
Residents of San Tan Valley will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote on whether the unincorporated community will be recognized as a town. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. - Tuesday, August 5, is election day in San Tan Valley where voters will decide whether the unincorporated community will be recognized as a town.
What we know:
Proposition 495 would officially incorporate San Tan Valley if it's passed by voters.
Currently, San Tan Valley has over 100,000 residents, but the community has no local government, including police, a mayor or city council.
What they're saying:
Supporters of Prop. 495 say that by becoming a town, San Tan Valley would have more control over what happens in the community, allowing the community to create some of its own services, including police and fire. San Tan Valley currently relies on the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement and Rural Metro for fire services.
The other side:
Critics of Prop. 495 say they are worried that becoming a town would create the need to increase taxes.
Big picture view:
If Prop. 495 passes, San Tan Valley would officially be recognized as a town next summer.
What's next:
Polls are open until 7 p.m. Any early ballots that have not already been returned need to be dropped off in-person by the 7 p.m. deadline.
Map of San Tan Valley