Jeff and his family have lived in Queen Creek since 2002.

Jeff is self-employed, providing professional consulting services and real estate investments through his company, JBQC Investments LLC.

Jeff Brown is currently a member of the Queen Creek Town Council. He was elected in 2008, and is serving his fourth term. Jeff was appointed as vice mayor from 2017 to 2018 and from 2022 to 2024.

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Believes parks enhance quality of life and community building. Said, “Frontier Family Park will be the largest park in Queen Creek at 85-acres and will include many exciting amenities.”

Believes parks enhance quality of life and community building, saying, “Frontier Family Park will be the largest park in Queen Creek at 85-acres and will include many exciting amenities.”

Believes in expanding public services, noting that "81% of Queen Creek residents reported visiting a Town park in the past year" and 75% desire a Town aquatic or recreational center.

The candidate's website says, "As growing community with a focus on families and quality of life, the Town of Queen Creek broke ground on a new, 85-acre park. Frontier Family Park will be located off Signal Butte, north of Queen Creek Road, offering a variety of new and expanded amenities."

Said, "As growing community with a focus on families and quality of life, the Town of Queen Creek broke ground on a new, 85-acre park. Frontier Family Park will be located off Signal Butte, north of Queen Creek Road, offering a variety of new and expanded amenities."

The candidate's website says, "The northeastern portion of Frontier Family Park will include a recreation and aquatic center, which is slated to open in 2024."

Believes in using community connections to enhance public services and improve residents' quality of life. As a councilman, demonstrated commitment to community building by supporting local initiatives.

Believes in using community connections to enhance public services and improve residents' quality of life, demonstrating beliefs by supporting local initiatives.

Believes in leveraging public services to create community impact. Said, "Here's an opportunity to do something that will impact the community."

Believes in leveraging public services to create community impact, saying, "Here's an opportunity to do something that will impact the community."

- Believes parks enhance quality of life and community building, saying, “Frontier Family Park will be the largest park in Queen Creek at 85-acres and will include many exciting amenities.”
- Believes in expanding public services, noting that "81% of Queen Creek residents reported visiting a Town park in the past year" and 75% desire a Town aquatic or recreational center.
- Said, "As growing community with a focus on families and quality of life, the Town of Queen Creek broke ground on a new, 85-acre park. Frontier Family Park will be located off Signal Butte, north of Queen Creek Road, offering a variety of new and expanded amenities."
- Believes in using community connections to enhance public services and improve residents' quality of life, demonstrating beliefs by supporting local initiatives.
- Believes in leveraging public services to create community impact, saying, "Here's an opportunity to do something that will impact the community."

Public Services

Supports lowering property taxes to offset rising property values, ensuring residents' tax payments remain stable.

Supports lowering property taxes to offset rising property values, ensuring residents' tax payments remain stable and wanting to continue the reduction for the next 5 years.

Believes the Town of Queen Creek can reduce property taxes by impacting the "Central Arizona GRD" line item.

Believes assessed property values should remain lower than market values to reduce property taxes for homeowners.

As a council member, voted for a property tax bill that will save $7.5 million in 2024.

- Supports lowering property taxes to offset rising property values, ensuring residents' tax payments remain stable and wanting to continue the reduction for the next 5 years.
- Believes the Town of Queen Creek can reduce property taxes by impacting the "Central Arizona GRD" line item.
- Believes assessed property values should remain lower than market values to reduce property taxes for homeowners.
- As a council member, voted for a property tax bill that will save $7.5 million in 2024.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports improving transportation infrastructure to provide direct routes for emergency vehicles, reducing travel time and enhancing public safety.

Believes expediting the Meridian Rd connection will open it 14-18 months sooner than previously planned.

Believes expediting the Meridian Road connection will open it 14-18 months sooner than previously planned.

Supports improving transportation and infrastructure, including road widening and trail enhancements. As a city official, ensured transparency in spending and addressed community concerns.

Supports improving transportation and infrastructure, including road widening and trail enhancements.

Supports providing alternative traffic routes during construction projects to improve transportation infrastructure.

Supports using $4.43M of taxpayer funds to improve emergency response times and road infrastructure.

As a Town Council member, voted unanimously to fund a 14-barrel full box culvert and interim roadway connecting Combs Road to Church Farms.

- Supports improving transportation infrastructure to provide direct routes for emergency vehicles, reducing travel time and enhancing public safety.
- Believes expediting the Meridian Road connection will open it 14-18 months sooner than previously planned.
- Supports improving transportation and infrastructure, including road widening and trail enhancements.
- Supports providing alternative traffic routes during construction projects to improve transportation infrastructure.
- Supports using $4.43M of taxpayer funds to improve emergency response times and road infrastructure.
- As a Town Council member, voted unanimously to fund a 14-barrel full box culvert and interim roadway connecting Combs Road to Church Farms.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports enhancing public safety through increased fire, medical, and law enforcement presence. Believes in strong community involvement, exemplified by his support for the Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive.

Supports enhancing public safety through increased fire, medical, and law enforcement presence and believes in strong community involvement, exemplified by his support for the Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive.

- Supports enhancing public safety through increased fire, medical, and law enforcement presence and believes in strong community involvement, exemplified by his support for the Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive.

Public Safety

As of June 24, 2024, Jeff Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Supports small businesses by advocating for changes to Town ordinances and regulations that foster business growth.

Supports small businesses by advocating for changes to town ordinances and regulations that foster business growth.

Supports assisting Queen Creek businesses and workers in their recovery efforts. Plans to encourage proper hygiene and reasonable precautions against Covid-19.

Supports assisting Queen Creek businesses and workers in their recovery efforts.

Supports expanding local businesses and demonstrates "proven fiscal conservatism" to benefit Queen Creek residents.

Supports small businesses and provides quick, accurate responses to community concerns. Believes in active community involvement and advocacy for local enterprises.

Supports small businesses and provides quick, accurate responses to community concerns.

Supports small businesses and the real estate industry. Believes in reducing regulations and taxes to foster economic growth.

Supports small businesses and the real estate industry, wanting to reducing regulations and taxes to foster economic growth.

Supports assisting Queen Creek businesses and workers in their recovery efforts. Believes in ongoing support for local businesses and labor.

Believes towns and cities must collaborate as regional partners to stimulate economic growth.

Supports small businesses and believes their success strengthens community causes, creating a "win-win for all."

- Supports small businesses by advocating for changes to town ordinances and regulations that foster business growth.
- Supports assisting Queen Creek businesses and workers in their recovery efforts.
- Supports expanding local businesses and demonstrates "proven fiscal conservatism" to benefit Queen Creek residents.
- Supports small businesses and provides quick, accurate responses to community concerns.
- Supports small businesses and the real estate industry, wanting to reducing regulations and taxes to foster economic growth.
- Supports assisting Queen Creek businesses and workers in their recovery efforts.
- Believes towns and cities must collaborate as regional partners to stimulate economic growth.

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Jeff Brown and his family have lived in Queen Creek since 2002. Details about where he attended school, what church he attends, and specific information about his family are not provided in the text.

Jeff Brown is self-employed, providing professional consulting services and real estate investments through his company, JBQC Investments LLC. Prior to his elected roles, he served on the Planning & Zoning Commission and held various committee positions including chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee and member of the Design Guideline Steering Committee and Finance Review Task Force.

Jeff Brown has been a member of the Town Council since first being elected in 2008, with subsequent re-elections in 2012, 2016, and 2020. He has served on the Town's Economic Development Commission, the Public Safety Retirement Boards, the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) Board of Directors, and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns’ General Administration, Human Resources and Elections Committee. Brown has also been appointed as Vice Mayor from January 2017 to January 2018 and from January 2022 to January 2024.

- Believes parks enhance quality of life and community building. Said, “Frontier Family Park will be the largest park in Queen Creek at 85-acres and will include many exciting amenities.”
- Believes in expanding public services, noting that "81% of Queen Creek residents reported visiting a Town park in the past year" and 75% desire a Town aquatic or recreational center.
- The candidate's website says, "As growing community with a focus on families and quality of life, the Town of Queen Creek broke ground on a new, 85-acre park. Frontier Family Park will be located off Signal Butte, north of Queen Creek Road, offering a variety of new and expanded amenities."
- The candidate's website says, "Slated to open by the end of 2023, the park will feature an inclusive play area, five-acre fishing lake, lighted ball fields, picnic areas, splash pad, basketball and volleyball courts. New amenities include 24 pickleball courts and a 1.5-mile multiuse path that will span the perimeter of the park. The park was designed by J2 Engineering and built by Hunter Contracting."
- The candidate's website says, "We broke ground on QC’s next community park on Tuesday morning, located on Signal Butte, north of Queen Creek Rd."
- Believes in using community connections to enhance public services and improve residents' quality of life. As a councilman, demonstrated commitment to community building by supporting local initiatives.
- Believes in leveraging public services to create community impact. Said, "Here's an opportunity to do something that will impact the community."

- As a council member, voted for a property tax bill that will save $7.5 million in 2024.
- The candidate's website says, "During the Jun 7th meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 813-23, adopting a LOWER property tax rate! (Was $1.83 and will be NOW $1.72 !!!)"
- Believes in reducing property taxes to prevent increases in the dollar amount. Plans to continue this reduction for the next five years.
- Supports lowering property taxes to offset rising property values, ensuring residents' tax payments remain stable.
- Believes the Town of Queen Creek can reduce property taxes by impacting the "Central Arizona GRD" line item.
- Believes assessed property values should remain lower than market values to reduce property taxes for homeowners.
- The candidate's website says, "LOWER PROPERTY TAX RATE!!!"

- Supports improving transportation infrastructure to provide direct routes for emergency vehicles, reducing travel time and enhancing public safety.
- Believes expediting the Meridian Rd connection will open it 14-18 months sooner than previously planned.
- Supports improving transportation and infrastructure, including road widening and trail enhancements. As a city official, ensured transparency in spending and addressed community concerns.
- As a Town Council member, voted unanimously to fund a 14-barrel full box culvert and interim roadway connecting Combs Road to Church Farms.
- Supports providing alternative traffic routes during construction projects to improve transportation infrastructure.
- Supports using $4.43M of taxpayer funds to improve emergency response times and road infrastructure.

- The candidate's website says, "The interim improvements will significantly reduce Queen Creek Fire & Medical response times to neighborhoods north of the wash.👨‍🚒🚒🚨"
- The candidate's website says, "The Town received its certificate of necessity (CON) from the Arizona Department of Health Services in 2016 and has been providing a limited ambulance service. With neighboring municipalities expanding their municipal ambulance service, the private sector has decreased the number of units in the area. The Town’s ambulance service will provide 24/7 coverage and flexible deployment to optimize response times."
- Supports enhancing public safety through increased fire, medical, and law enforcement presence. Believes in strong community involvement, exemplified by his support for the Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive.

- Supports small businesses by advocating for changes to Town ordinances and regulations that foster business growth.
- The candidate's website says, "The measure approved last evening was to CONTINUE a policy first approved by the town council back in 2018 and that has resulted in SAVING residents over $36,000,000 cumulatively over the five years!!!"
- Supports assisting Queen Creek businesses and workers in their recovery efforts. Plans to encourage proper hygiene and reasonable precautions against Covid-19.
- Supports expanding local businesses and demonstrates "proven fiscal conservatism" to benefit Queen Creek residents.
- Supports small businesses and provides quick, accurate responses to community concerns. Believes in active community involvement and advocacy for local enterprises.
- Supports small businesses and the real estate industry. Believes in reducing regulations and taxes to foster economic growth.
- Supports assisting Queen Creek businesses and workers in their recovery efforts. Believes in ongoing support for local businesses and labor.
- Believes towns and cities must collaborate as regional partners to stimulate economic growth.

The candidate's website says, "I could leave a bunch of buzzwords here, but I think my personal interactions with the councilman prove more about his dedication to serving Queen Creek and the people within it. One such instance occurred this summer: My visual disability does not allow me to drive. On a Queen Creek Connection Facebook post about Girls Scouts in the area, I mentioned this as the reason I couldn't put my daughter in a troop, though she had been asking me to enroll her for years. Jeff Brown saw my comment on this post and contacted me. Within a few hours, he had connected me with a Girl Scout leader in our community who helped me find a regular ride for my daughter, and now my daughter is a proud Girl Scout cadette!"

The candidate's website says, "Slated to open by the end of 2023, the park will feature an inclusive play area, five-acre fishing lake, lighted ball fields, picnic areas, splash pad, basketball and volleyball courts. New amenities include 24 pickleball courts and a 1.5-mile multiuse path that will span the perimeter of the park. The park was designed by J2 Engineering and built by Hunter Contracting."

The candidate's website says, "We broke ground on QC’s next community park on Tuesday morning, located on Signal Butte, north of Queen Creek Rd."

The candidate's website says, "LOWER PROPERTY TAX RATE!!!"

Believes in reducing property taxes to prevent increases in the dollar amount. Plans to continue this reduction for the next five years.

The candidate's website says, "During the Jun 7th meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 813-23, adopting a LOWER property tax rate! (Was $1.83 and will be NOW $1.72 !!!)"

The candidate's website says, "The interim improvements will significantly reduce Queen Creek Fire & Medical response times to neighborhoods north of the wash.👨‍🚒🚒🚨"

The candidate's website says, "The Town received its certificate of necessity (CON) from the Arizona Department of Health Services in 2016 and has been providing a limited ambulance service. With neighboring municipalities expanding their municipal ambulance service, the private sector has decreased the number of units in the area. The Town’s ambulance service will provide 24/7 coverage and flexible deployment to optimize response times."

The candidate's website says, "Approved Jun 7th, 2023 by Queen Creek Town Council. SAVING Money for RESIDENTS and BUSINESS OWNERS!"

The candidate's website says, "The measure approved last evening was to CONTINUE a policy first approved by the town council back in 2018 and that has resulted in SAVING residents over $36,000,000 cumulatively over the five years!!!"

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Lea attended Arizona State University, where she obtained her teaching degree. She is married with 3 children. 

Leah works for the Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network.

Leah Martineau currently serves on the Queen Creek Town Council. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She was appointed to serve as Vice Mayor from 2024 to 2025.

Plans to continue to be "a part of For Our Town which works with non-profits, churches, small businesses, and residents to bring everyone together in Queen Creek."

- Plans to continue to be "a part of For Our Town which works with non-profits, churches, small businesses, and residents to bring everyone together in Queen Creek."

As a town council member, voted to lower property tax rates.

- As a town council member, voted to lower property tax rates.

Said, "As Queen Creek continues to grow, Leah will make sure we continue to build and maintain our roads."

- Said, "As Queen Creek continues to grow, Leah will make sure we continue to build and maintain our roads."

Said, "The safety of Queen Creek’s citizens essential. Leah is instrumental in making sure that public safety is a top priority."

Said, "We [City Council] continue to seek solutions and a path forward to end teen violence."

- Said, "The safety of Queen Creek’s citizens essential. Leah is instrumental in making sure that public safety is a top priority."
- Said, "We [City Council] continue to seek solutions and a path forward to end teen violence."

As of June 24, 2024, Leah Martineau’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "Being responsible with the hard-earned money of Queen Creek taxpayers is something that Leah takes pride in."

Said, "Queen Creek residents enjoy all the great businesses that have come to our town. Leah will work to make sure businesses thrive and are welcomed."

- Said, "Being responsible with the hard-earned money of Queen Creek taxpayers is something that Leah takes pride in."
- Said, "Queen Creek residents enjoy all the great businesses that have come to our town. Leah will work to make sure businesses thrive and are welcomed."

Leah Martineau

Lea attended Arizona State University, where she obtained her teaching degree. Leah is married with 3 children. 

Leah Martineau currently serves as a City Council Member in the Town of Queen Creek. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She was also appointed to serve as Vice Mayor from January 2024–2025 by Mayor Wheatley.

- Candidates website says, "Leah will continue to be a part of For Our Town which works with non-profits, churches, small businesses, and residents to bring everyone together in Queen Creek."

- As a Council Member, voted to lower property tax rates.

- Candidates website says, "As Queen Creek continues to grow, Leah will make sure we continue to build and maintain our roads."

- Candidates website says, "The safety of Queen Creek’s citizens essential. Leah is instrumental in making sure that public safety is a top priority."
- Said, "We [City Council] continue to seek solutions and a path forward to end teen violence."

- Candidates website says, "Being responsible with the hard-earned money of Queen Creek taxpayers is something that Leah takes pride in."
- Candidates website says, "Queen Creek residents enjoy all the great businesses that have come to our town. Leah will work to make sure businesses thrive and are welcomed."

Leah Martineau currently serves as a City Council Member in the Town of Queen Creek. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. 

- Candidates website says, "Being responsible with the hard-earned money of Queen Creek taxpayers is something that Leah takes pride in."
- Candidates website says, "Queen Creek residents enjoy all the great businesses that have come to our town. Leah will work to make sure businesses thrive and are welcomed."
- As a Council Member, voted to lower property tax rates.

As of June 28, 2024, Leah Martineau’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of June 24, 2024, Robin Benning  did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Robin has a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of New Mexico, as well as a master's degree in urban and environmental planning and a graduate certificate in public administration from Arizona State University. He is a member of the National Fire Prevention Association and the US Green Building Council.

Robin has experience working as an architect.

Robin Benning is currently a Queen Creek Council member. He was appointed in 2009 and was officially elected in 2012. He is serving his fourth term. 

As of June 24, 2024, Robin Benning  did not have a website or any information online.

Robin Benning 

- City council members work together with the rest of the city officials to set and implement city policies and priorities. 
- The City Council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor and the city manager to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Arizona are elected to four-year terms in staggered years. Elections are nonpartisan.

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