The Pinal County Board of Supervisors recently convened to move forward on various fiscal and developmental matters, setting the tone for the upcoming year. A notable decision was the approval of the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 amounting to $1,115,788,702, which includes a primary property tax rate of $3.4500, slightly lower than previous year's rate. The final budget adoption, along with the Truth in Taxation Hearing, is slated for July 3, as reported by Pinal County.
In an unexpected twist at the start of the meeting, the board addressed Item 10, concerning a proposed cell tower off Hwy 79. Community Development Director Brent Billingsley presented an update on a withdrawal request for the permissive application submitted by the applicant. The request was ultimately denied, with a rejection statement formally recorded and read into the record.
Water issues in Arizona snagged the spotlight when Supervisor Miller provided an update on Senate Bill 1172 during the update on the 2024 state and federal legislative session. He highlighted the necessity for Pinal County to remain a part of the conversation, urging constituents to reach out to their legislators "to ensure that Pinal County is included in a solution that includes all Arizonans," according to Pinal County.
Rounding off the council updates, the county's intention to streamline processes was evident in the Internal Audit Plan for FY 24-26, which mentioned the integration of a new payroll system via ADP. As for development, the board greenlit the establishment of a self-storage facility in San Tan Valley, moving ahead with plans for a ±3.64 acre site at the southeast corner of E. Skyline Drive and N. Sierra Vista Drive is an area eager for growth and functional space utilization.
