🌱 How will San Tan Valley’s new council and election rules affect you?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will San Tan Valley’s new council and election rules affect you?

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 118 and low of 89 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 112, low: 88.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 109 and low of 86 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• San Tan Valley Voters Elect First Council, Back Major Changes to Future Elections (santanvalley.com) — San Tan Valley residents just chose their first elected Town Council and overwhelmingly backed two ballot measures reshaping how future elections work. Unofficial results show all seven council seats likely decided in the primary, plus voter approval to begin directly electing the mayor in 2029 and move councilmembers to four-year staggered terms, ensuring more continuity on the new town’s governing body.
   

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📸 Around San Tan Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Tan Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 1

• C.A.M.P. @ San Tan Valley Library (Florence/San Tan Valley) →
  San Tan Valley Library, 31505 N Schnepf Rd, San Tan Valley
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday July 28

• Early Release Day
  Copper Basin K-8 SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ 85143
  11:00 pm

Thursday July 30

• Fall Pictures 9-11 →
  Combs High School Small Gym
  6:15 am

Saturday August 1

• Superior Farm-to-Fantastic Farmer's Market →
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar
  10:00 am

Monday August 3

• Board of Supervisors - Special Session →
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar, 135 N Pinal Street, Florence
  9:30 am

Tuesday August 4

• Early Release Day
  Copper Basin K-8 SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ 85143
  11:00 pm

Wednesday August 5

• Board of Supervisors - Regular Session →
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar, 135 N Pinal Street, Florence
  9:30 am

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📣 San Tan Valley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• The Windmill Winery - Yoga by the Koi Pond
  Coolidge Chamber of Commerce The Windmill Winery
  10:00 am
• Superior Farm-to-Fantastic Farmer's Market →
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar, 165 Main Street, Superior
  10:00 am
• Pinal County Library District: Sewing →
  Apache Junction Public Library, 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction
  1:00 pm
• Prehistoric Party →
  Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center (MGC), 1035 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction
  4:00 pm
• Hitching Post Saloon welcomes Arizona Avenue band →
  Hitching Post Saloon, 2341 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Posting for friend.
  Found in her back yard with her dogs, un-neutered male with blue collar. Un-chipped. Near Jack Rabbit and Ocotillo in SanTan Valley. Very timid… (Nextdoor San Tan Valley)
• Looking for a landscaping company for yard maintence to trim my yard.
  My bushes are too high and starting to lean over to my walking path. San tan valley, Wales Ranch! (Nextdoor Wales Ranch)

• Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in San Tan Valley. Apply here.
• Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Sanitation Worker Jobs in San Tan Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Tan Valley here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Queen Creek

• Owner cited after miniature horse found roaming in Queen Creek (azfamily.com)
• How did these 46 metro Phoenix streets get their names? (coppercourier.com)
• July 2026 Network News (flinn.org)

Florence

• The 10 Biggest TSX Copper Mining Stocks for 2026 (hedgethink.com)

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Ok San Tan Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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