Incorporation: Time has come for San Tan decision - TriValley Central
Adam Stevens, a Republican candidate in Legislative District 16, added, “Population-wise, I think we’re well past the point of not looking at it. I think we need to look at incorporation seriously. There are seven unincorporated communities in Pinal County, and 100 throughout the state. If San Tan Valley were to incorporate, it would become the largest city in Pinal County and the ninth largest in the state, with current population numbers cited between 81,000 and 90,000, depending on the source. House said that if the growing community doesn’t make a decision soon on incorporation, it could become a moot point. “Right now, the San Tan Valley Fire District had a map out that shows the planning area for Florence coming up to Bella Vista (Road), and the planning area for Queen Creek coming down to Gary Road. “We really have to sit down, look at the financing and feasibility of incorporation,” Stevens said. “You can’t just look at a community, like a Vail or the city of Maricopa. House said that when he is asked why San Tan Valley isn’t a city yet, his quick answer is the lack of commercial development to complement the existing residential areas. According to an Arizona Public Media report from 2010, San Tan Valley’s population in 2001 “hovered. Source: www.trivalleycentral.com
