Florence, AZ – On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Florence residents voted to approve Proposition 460, ratifying the Town’s new 2022 General Plan – Our Town, Our Future. The overwhelming support for the new General Plan reinforces Council’s forward-thinking approach in updating this plan as well as their commitment to encourage smart growth and development within the community.

The Mayor and Council would like to thank Town staff for their tireless efforts throughout the update process, Michael Baker International for their expertise and support, and our residents for demonstrating their commitment to long-term planning as we seek to foster our community’s strategic development over the next 10+ years.

Speaking to the result of the vote, Mayor Tara Walter added “The tremendous support we received from residents both on this proposition and throughout the General Plan process is extremely gratifying. I think the successful ratification of this plan can be largely attributed to the Town’s extensive public outreach efforts, which provided numerous opportunities for citizen input and consistently went above and beyond. Thank you once again to our residents and voters for supporting the Town throughout this process.”

The updated General Plan, which goes into effect immediately, will continue to support Council’s long-term vision of preserving, restoring, and investing in Florence, while ensuring new growth does not detract from our Town’s cherished historic character and the small-town ambiance.

The 2022 General Plan provides clear policies and tangible strategies for guiding the Town’s decision-making on key matters such as economic development, housing, energy, and historic preservation. In the years to come, the Town Council, Boards and Commissions, staff, local and prospective businesses, and other stakeholders will utilize the General Plan to evaluate important land-use decisions, development proposals, and infrastructure projects.

As our development landscape shifts in the years ahead, an amendment process within the General Plan will allow the community to adapt to our changing environment as our Town Council work to ensure Florence’s future growth is shaped by a strong and united community vision.

If you would like to view the 2022 voter-approved General Plan, please visit: https://www.florencegpupdate.com/_files/ugd/7a4ffa_1970d74629d0474cb4820b7aa4d464e1.pdf